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NameCITY BARBEQUE
Address11212 PROVIDENCE RD W
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/1/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsEHS will return within 72 hours to verify cold holding unit used for catering orders is cold holding below 41F.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed potato salad pre-portioned in cold holding unit for catering orders being held above 41F. Upon further investigation, the cold holding unit had ambient temperature of 52. Affected TCS items were voluntarily disposed by PIC. Technician was called immediately and showed up during inspection to fix unit. EHS will return to verify unit is cold holding below 41F within 72 hours. REPEAT -3-
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed one pan of thick cornbread batter cooling in a deep, lidded metal pan in WIC. CDI - PIC placed batter in ice bath, offset lid, and frequently stirred product to facilitate cooling. REPEAT-0.5-
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed 6 shakers with seasonings bearing identifying labels. -0-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few flying pests in facility during inspection. -0-
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No 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 one scoop with handle directly in pan of mac & cheese. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacking throughout facility on metal pans, plastic lexans, and plastic tubs. -0-
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one cold holding unit, used for catering orders, to be in disrepair. -0.5-
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 hood vents for fryers with grease accumulation. Also observed fans in WIC with accumulation of black buildup. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT -1-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed shared dumpster area storing furniture (tables and chair). PIC indicated restaurant workers from next door use the area as break area. Remove all unnecessary items from dumpster area. Also observed both dumpsters with doors ajar, and one dumpster with a broken drain plug. -0-