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NameGRAHAM STREET GRILL
Address2519 N GRAHAM ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/7/2026
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General CommentsFood coloring used for pancakes.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (A) Wash hands after touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms.- P. Observed food employee fail to wash hands after contacting face. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employee wash hands and don gloves. 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P. Observed food employee fail to wash hands prior to donning gloves. CDI- PIC had food employee remove gloves, and wash hands before replacing. *REPEAT*
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed food employees fail to discard gloves during food prep on cookline. Food employees were observed wiping soiled gloves on cloths, wiping off prep surfaces with gloved hands used as utensils. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employees discard gloves, wash hands, and remove cloths. *REPEAT* 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed raw country ham maintained above RTE foods in grill drawer. CDI- PIC adjusted storage order. *REPEAT* For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed TCS foods in flip top / prep unit temping above 41F due to unit having ambient temperature of 46F. PIC placed items on emergency TPHC while within parameters and will be placing a work order. *REPEAT* VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or before 5/10 for prep unit assessment. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). SEE COMMENT BELOW. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed deli meats held in flip top without date mark, PIC stated items were prepped yesterday morning. CDI- dates marked on containers. Observed sliced bologna being held in grill drawer without date, PIC referenced container of sliced bologna prepped on 4/28 in WIC. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded item. *REPEAT* Ensure foods requiring date labeling are marked throughout establishment to prevent foods from being held outside of 7-day parameter. 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 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf. Observed TCS foods maintained on time without 4 hour indicator. Foods include chicken wings held on front counter, raw shelled eggs, and portioned slaw and ranch. CDI- PIC had labels created and marked in correct designated areas.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals Yes No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed front and back doors maintained open during inspection. No delivery or trash exporting was being conducted. CDI- doors closed.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed plastic and metal pans being wet nested unable to self-drain or air dry.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 gaskets, dish rack, and walk-in cooler handle needing cleaning.