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NameWHISKY RIVER/ PZA/ STARBUCKS CONCOURSE E
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
E ROTUNDA
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/4/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed 3 deep containers of sliced tomatoes that had been cooling for over 4 hours all above 41F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded all of the tomatoes that did not reach 41F. (1.5 pts) For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed every TCS food item in the cook line make table adjacent from the grill above 41F while said to be cold holding. Employee stated that the items were placed in the unit around 7am in the morning. -CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded the necessary items. PIC filled out TPHC form during inspection for the make table adjacent to the grill. REPEAT*** (3 pts) 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 .
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf Observed asterisks required for the Biscuits and gravy menu item which includes 2 eggs that are cooked to the customers liking. Asterisk the required item on each menu. -CDI- PIC started to asterisk the necessary item on all menus during inspection. (0.5 pts)
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed tomatoes cooling in 3 deep metal containers with the lids on not allowing to be cooled properly. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the tomatoes. (0.5 pts) 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container Yes No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed a large container of sugar and another large container or flour that were not labeled. -CDI- PIC immediately labeled the containers. (0 pts)
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 slight food debris/residue build up on the doors of the units throughout the facility. Increase cleaning frequency. (0 pts)
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 dented/damaged flooring in the WIC out on the ramp. Repair floors at earliest convenience. REPEAT*** 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed large amounts of debris from boxes and other miscellaneous items on the floor in the WIC out on the ramp. Also observed food debris on the floors in the kitchen of Whisky River. Increase cleaning frequency to avoid the accumulation of debris. (0.5 pts)