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NameMIDWOOD SMOKEHOUSE OF BALLANTYNE/GK
Address12410 JOHNSTON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/20/2023
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed TCS foods in grill drawers above 41F. Facility had recently ended lunch rush which affected temperature fluctuation as well as bottom drawer sticking/not fully closing easily. Unit may need temperature adjustment to maintain proper cold holding during busier hours of operation. EHS instructed facility to use temporary TPHC (6 hr) and discard until unit can be adjusted and verified to maintain 41F and below. VERIFICATION REQUIRED by 3 days. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No 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 few large bins of salt, flour and dry goods unlabeled.
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 house flies in kitchen area. Keep working to prevent and eliminate pests.
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No Yes No REPEAT 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed container of avocados with stickers at prep top.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single use to-go boxes on expo shelf with food contact surface exposed. PIC instructed employee to invert items for protection.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed cardboard dumpster missing lids - replace dumpster to prevent pest harborage. Some cleaning needed around dumpster pad area - this is a shared dumpster. Recommending more frequent trash pickup.