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NameMIDWOOD SMOKEHOUSE OF BALLANTYNE/GK
Address12410 JOHNSTON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/1/2022
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use - Pf. Observed large plastic containers stored directly in front of hand sink next to dish pit. CDI - Obstructions removed. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing - Pf. Observed wiping cloth stored inside hand sink next to dish pit. CDI - Wiping cloth removed. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. - Pf. Observed x2 hand sinks with out soap. CDI - PIC restocked both areas with soap pumps.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. Observed various TCS foods registering > 41 F inside cold drawer. Refer to temperature chart for details. Products came from walk-in cooler prior to EHS arrival. Ambient temperature recorded confirmed that the unit is unable to maintain products at < 41 F. CDI - Items taken to walk-in cooler to cool to < 41 F. Facility to discontinue use of unit until repairs complete.***3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No REPEAT: 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed sanitizer spray bottle stored on expo shelving above prep counter. CDI - PIC moved item to chemical storage.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No REPEAT: 3-304.14 (D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed x2 heavily soiled wiping clothes, x1 stored at under counter reach-in unit and x1 stored at prep counter.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal pans wet nested at utensil shelving unit next to walk-in cooler. CDI - Utensils separated to allow proper air drying.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed detached gasket at bottom of hotbox closest to dish pit.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food stored on prep counter during active prepping. CDI - Food voluntarily discarded by PIC.