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NameFAMOUS TOASTERY/BALLANTYNE
Address8430 REA RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/20/2024
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed container of pickles stored under unwashed produce in WIC. CDI - PIC moved pickles to appropriate location. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sliced turkey, chicken salad, and boiled eggs in server prep unit, and blueberry crepes in glass door RIC prepped on 8/19 holding above 41F during inspection. CDI - PIC discarded all items. Repeat. 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 .
25 0 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods Yes No No 3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf Observed steak and burgers on local menu that are able to be ordered and consumed undercooked with no consumer advisory system in place on menu. CDI - PIC began updating all menus during inspection to reflect proper consumer advisory. EHS will follow up to verify all menus have been updated.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic cambro containers in back storage area being stored as clean while wet stacked together.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusting on shelving units in WIC in need of repair or replacement. Doors on prep units are not properly attached, maintenance has already been called to repair. Full points will be deducted if not repaired by next inspection. Repeat.
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 large hole in FRP wall next to glass door RIC in kitchen area in need on repair. Sealant on floor chipping and in need of repair. Full points will be taken if not repaired by next inspection. Repeat.