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NameFAMOUS TOASTERY/BALLANTYNE
Address8430 REA RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/12/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsOmelette Prep unit is currently freezing all food items held inside. Unit is not intended to be a freezer. EHS advised PIC to heed with caution, as this can lead to problems with the unit down the line.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods Yes Yes 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 on specials menu with no asterisk leading to consumer advisory. Employee stated that steak can be ordered undercooked. CDI - Employee updated menus during inspection. Repeat.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being stored in solution with concentration of 0ppm quat during inspection. CDI - PIC changed to properly concentrated solution.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 cooked apples in RIC with spoon handle being stored in contact with the food during inspection. CDI - PIC removed.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed RIC with handle missing and door interior broken during inspection. Cooler door was noted on previous inspection. Repair or replacement needed. Repeat.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the bottom of RIF during inspection. More frequent or thorough cleaning needed to preclude pest harborage.
55 1 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 holes in FRP next to RIC in need of patching. Observed floor sealant missing in large patches all throughout kitchen. Both items noted in previous inspection. Repair needed. Repeat.