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NameFAMOUS TOASTERY/BALLANTYNE
Address8430 REA RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsFacility replaced RIC with like for like unit.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed handsink with coffee residue and grounds in it at beginning of inspection. CDI - Handisnk rinsed out. PIC reminded employees handsinks cannot be used as a dump sink. 0 pts.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed cut lettuce baring a date label of 4/21 despite being cut 4/23. Observed bag of mozzarella cheese with no label indicating its opening date. PIC was able to verify it was opened on 4/22. CDI - PIC corrected label on lettuce and labeled mozzarella. 0 pts. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
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. 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 under grill unit out of commission and in need of repair. Repair or replacement required. Observed unsealed wooden pallet under RIC and unsealed wooden countertop in main kitchen area. Replacement or sealing necessary. Repeat. 1 pt.
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 hole cut in FRP wall next to RIC. Observed sealant on floor missing in large patches all throughout kitchen, dish area, and WIC. Both items noted on previous two inspections. Repair required. Repeat. 1 pt.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee snacks being stored above server prep unit during inspection. CDI - PIC moved to appropriate location. 0 pts.