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NamePARK ROAD SODA SHOPPE
Address4121 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/10/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed hot dogs, sausages, and gravy hot holding below 135F (see temperature chart). Sausages and hot dogs were overfilled on the hot line. CDI- PIC reheated the items on the stove to 165F. EHS advised PIC that overfilling product can contribute to lower holding temperatures. 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 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad, sliced tomatoes, and salsa with a discard date of 09/09/25. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the products as they were beyond the 7-day allotted period for date marking TCS foods. 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed frozen ground beef in prep sink at start of inspection. PIC stated that they ment to turn on the water. CDI- PIC correcting thawing process by turning on running water.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several gnats in the kitchen area near bread storage.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed dented cans stored with undented cans in dry storage area. PIC stated that they do not use the dented cans but do not have a designated area for the cans. CDI- PIC designated an area for the dented cans.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed deep freezer with data plate stating it was a household freezer. No ANSI certification was observed. Please remove. **REPEAT**
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 broken/cracked tiles throughout the kitchen, mainly near the ice machine area. Observed wall tiling separating from wall behind ice machine. Repar.