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NameBENNY PENNELLO'S
Address2909 N DAVIDSON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment to voluntarily close until repairs are made to walk-in unit. Establishment is not to operate past TPHC time parameter of cooked pizzas. EHS will conduct follow up to assess establishment operation and walk-in repairs. Product disposition form filled out and provided to approved emails. EHS provided contact information. EHS updated permit information to reflect updated temperature holding requirements as stated in 2017 Food Code.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No No Yes 2-103.11(H)(I) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf.’ Observed PIC fail to ensure TCS foods properly cooled or were being held to required temperature parameters by operating with walk-in in disrepair. VERIFICATION REQUIRED to assess monitoring and active managerial controls on or before 7/3. A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed establishment unable to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below per the 2017 food code. TCS items maintained out of temp in unit were voluntarily discarded. Ambient temp of unit read 48F. Items delivered frozen on yesterday were relocated to separate store to be maintained until WIC is repaired. VERIFICATION REQUIRED on or before 6/26 to assess walk-in unit. 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes 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 establishment unable to effectively cool house made red sauce due to using walk-in unit in disrepair. CDI- EHS discussed future methods of active managerial controls and items were voluntarily discarded. 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 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 flying insects in back of establishment near bathrooms and can wash.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed shelving in walk-in showing visible rust. *REPEAT*
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 wall in dry storage needing 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 floor of walk-in needing cleaning.