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NameFAMOUS TOASTERY/BALLANTYNE
Address8430 REA RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/9/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsReminder to facility of their permit conditions to follow when there is an interruption in service: A PERMIT HOLDER shall immediately discontinue operations and notify the REGULATORY AUTHORITY if an IMMINENT HEALTH HAZARD may exist because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, extended interruption of electrical or water service, SEWAGE backup, misuse of POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross insanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstance that may endanger public health

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 waitstaff dumping coffee in handsink. CDI action ceased and moved to prep sink.
14 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No No Yes 3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf Observed shrimp on shrimp and grits menu asterisked but no parasite letters provided. Told PIC they need to remove asterisk on menu or provide parasite letters. Verification required.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed plates on cook line, at coffee bar, and on clean storage rack near dish machine soiled with leftover food debris. CDI items moved to sink to clean when water heater repaired. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed pancake mix with egg mixture that was holding at 53F in ice bath. Ensure pan is fully submerged in ice and not sitting on top. CDI items moved to walk in for cooling. Observed tuna salad, sliced tomatoes, and cut fruit that was above 41F in refrigeration. CDI tuna was from overnight and discarded and remaining tuna placed in walk in to cool. 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 .
50 0.50 Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure No No Yes 5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed facility with no hot water. All fixtures and dish machine go up to a max of 78F. PIC stated they observed unit was inoperable this morning and was using the 3 comp sink to wash dishes. Facility was not using a low temp detergent and unable to support cleaning for service. PIC agreed to voluntarily close and has repair person coming onsite to replace unit for same model. Notified PIC that if there is a loss of water or hot water demand they should not operate. PIC called repair person and they said they will be onsite later today to swap out unit Verification required.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed back handsink with broken pipe and water leaking on the ground near dish machine.