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NamePAPA JOHNS PIZZA #310
Address6600 E INDEPENDENCE BV
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28212
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/14/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed a container of pre-cooked philly steak date-marked with a prep date of 5/10, and a discard date of 5/17, stored inside the WIC. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the food item since it had surpassed the 7-day window. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
24 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No 3-501.19 (C ) (3) Follow written procedures for cold foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 6 hours. Food shall be marked with start and discard time. -Pf Observed pizza sauce held out at room temp (for 10 hours) without a start or discard time. PIC stated she forgot to put the time stamp on it this morning, but stated that it was put out at room temp at 9:00AM this morning. CDI: PIC labeled the pizza sauce with start and discard time. REPEAT VIOLATION.
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed two unlabeled spray bottles stored above a food prep table. CDI: PIC labeled both spray bottles as "sanitizer." 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed two spray bottles of sanitizer stored above a food prep table. CDI: PIC removed the spray bottles to prevent contamination. REPEAT VIOLATION.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed two boxes of shelf-stable pizza sauce stored in a dough bin, directly on the floor. Keep food at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination. REPEAT VIOLATION.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-502.11(C ) Maintain air thermometers in good repair and accurate. Observed the air thermometer inside lowboy cooler 2 holding single-use commercial sauces, damaged and in disrepair. Replace air thermometer.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed debris buildup on the clean dish rack shelves. Observed food residue on sides of cold holding units. Observed heavy oil buildup in the hood system above the pizza oven. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler drawers and lowboy coolers. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT VIOLATION.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-202.11 (B) A plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal shall be easily cleanable. Observed the combination faucet base of the 3-compartment sink, loose and not making it easily cleanable. Repair.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed the paper towel dispenser inside the restroom falling off of one of the hinges. Repair so that it is sturdy on the wall.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed one of the two lightbulbs out in the hood system above the pizza oven. Replace with new lightbulb.