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NameMIDWOOD SMOKEHOUSE OF BALLANTYNE/GK
Address12410 JOHNSTON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/10/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed sticker residue on the exterior of numerous pans. Some pans have permanent stickers with barcodes associated with them. PIC stated these stickers are for catering events to ID the pans for inventory purposes. Once catering events are over the barcode is scanned so that pan can be sent back to the correct store. EHS observed a few of these stickers beginning to peel off, ripped, or in bad condition. EHS advised that if the ID stickers are going to be used they must remain in good condition; free of peeling or tearing, or they shall be replaced/removed. CDI - PIC removed pans with residue and/or ID stickers in bad condition to be wash, rinsed, and sanitized after removal of residue/ID sticker. (0) For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
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 Monterey Jack cheese that had been shredded this morning approx. at 9:30am per PIC. This cheese was observed at 45F at 2:30pm. Cheese was stored in deep plastic container with tight fitting lid. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded cheese based on missing cooling window. (1.5) 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 .
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No 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 Monterey cheese in WIC in deep plastic container with tight fitting lid. This item missed cooling window and was discarded. EHS observed a large plastic Camaro of beans in WIC cooling from being used to stock the make line. These beans were in a large, deep, Cambro with tight fitting lid. CDI - Cheese was voluntarily discarded. Lid to beans container was removed and container was placed in WIF with ice wand to quickly cool. (0) 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 .
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 numerous flies around dish pit area. Increase pest control frequency to avoid accumulation of pests. (1)
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 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 for ice cream stored in sitting water by grill station. Water was observed at 113F. CDI - PIC removed utensil from water. (0)
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed a few pans/bowls stacked on top of each other still wet and not stored in a position to allow for air drying. (0)
52 0 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No No No 5-403.12 Condensate drainage and other nonSEWAGE liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. Observed overflow drainage pipe from water heater dripping directly onto floor by can wash and accumulating on the floor. EHS advised to pipe the condensation to the drain to avoid accumulation of water/debris. (0)
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 two broken ceiling tiles above back door. Please repair. 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 a few ceiling tiles with food debris present; Observed water and debris accumulating around can wash. Increase cleaning frequency to avoid accumulation. REPEAT. (0.5)