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NameMIDWOOD SMOKEHOUSE OF BALLANTYNE/GK
Address12410 JOHNSTON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/24/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments-New salmon is wild caught. Parasite destruction from New Zealand King Salmon observed onsite.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed bottled sour cream at 50F in fliptop. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes sour cream and replaces with new. PIC states they monitor the temperature and utilize ice baths or TPHC if correction is necessary. EHS notes flip top is in good repair, all other items at 41F and lower. REPEAT. No escalation of points; cold holding has overall improved at the establishment. (-1.5) 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 .
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed ice wand with handle inside collard greens container in WIF. EHS suggests alternate methods. 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed ice cream scoop stored in 120F degree water on flattop. PIC states they will place further back on flattop going forward, to achieve >135F. (-0.5)
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed one cutting board with deep scoring, no longer cleanable. CDI- PIC removes board from surface. (-0)
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed buckets of grease awaiting pickup in dumpster area, and grease disposal unit full. EHS suggests arranging increased pickup of grease to prevent spills and attraction/harborage of pests. (-0)