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NameFAMOUS TOASTERY/BALLANTYNE
Address8430 REA RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/29/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsFacility utilizes a consumer advisory statement on menu for all dishes served with eggs cooked to order. Facility prioritizes purchasing pasteurized eggs, and may receive unpasteurized eggs occasionally if needed to supplement their inventory. EHS observed consumer advisory compliant, and all egg products on site during inspection pasteurized.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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 has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed cooked potato and sausage mix not baring date label during inspection. Observed cut lettuce in WIC with a prep date of 12/28 bare a discard date of 12/1. Observed milk and almond milk in server lowboy bare opening dates of 12/22 still in use. Observed various date labels baring illegible discard dates. All prep dates legible. CDI - Employee verified cooked potato and sausage mix was prepped on 12/28 and properly labeled. Discard date on lettuce corrected. Milk and almond milk voluntarily discarded. All illegible labels corrected. 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 .
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cut melon being stored in direct contact with the bottom of a sheet tray. Ensure food is protected from possible contamination with a barrier. 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 floor sealant in kitchen patchy and missing all throughout kitchen area. Repair or replacement necessary. Repeat. 1 pt.