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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 7/6/2026
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 chili holding at 119F while said to be hot holding. PIC stated that the chili was placed in the steam well moments before the inspection. -CDI- PIC reheated the chili to 165F. (0 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 .
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed raw beef patties and cooked chicken breast thawing under running water at 86F. -CDI- Items were moved to WIC to continue thawing. REPEAT*** (1 pt)
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed roaches in the dish pit area near the dish machine. Have facility serviced for pests. (1 pt)
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths in the Starbucks area holding in sanitizer solution at 100ppm. Replace solution. REPEAT*** (0.5 pts)
49 0.50 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 non-food contact surfaces soiled with food debris in some of the harder reach areas in the prep units. Increase cleaning frequency. (0.5 pts)
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 debris/residue in some of the harder reach areas behind pieces of equipment such as items like the ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency. (0 pts)