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NameCARMELLA'S PIZZA GRILL
Address1513 MONTFORD DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28209
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsCold holding on the makeline has been out constantly during inspections, likely due to the broken lids on the equipment as it is not able to maintain a tight seal. If cold holding is found to be out of compliance during next routine inspection facility will be placed on a risk control plan for cold holding. EHS advised that permit states “This FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, when providing an open air atmosphere by use of garage doors, open wall or other means to a dining area must in operation effective measures in to prevent the presence of insects, rodents or other public health pests. The roll-up doors in the dining area are to be secured at all times until an air curtain or screens are installed.” EHS told employees they are not permitted to open garage door until air curtain is installed.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P EHS observed Alfredo, raw beef, cooked chicken above 41F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded Alfredo and chicken. EHS allowed PIC to cool raw beef in freezer. **REPEAT** -3- 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 .
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf EHS observed facility holding cooked chicken wings on time with no sticker to denote time when product was taken out of cold holding. CDI- EHS allowed PIC to date the product as they pulled items out for an order which showed on the ticket. -0-
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No 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 EHS observed several items in make unit that were above 41F at the start of inspection. PIC stated the the unit had just been cleaned and that this items were left outside the unit for approximately 10-15 minutes while the unit wa being cleaned. PIC stated the items had been placed back into the unit to cool. After 30 minutes there was no a change in temperature of these products. Ambient air temperature of the unit was 41F. CDI- All items were relocated to the walk in cooler where they began to cool. See temp chart. -0.5- SEE COMMENTS 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. EHS observed garage door open without the use of an air curtain. -0-
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **REPEAT** -1- 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed severely dented can stored in dry storage area with other non-dented products. CDI- PIC relocated can to hold for credit.
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 pizza prep unit flip top in disrepair during the inspection. Lids are not able to be closed and form a tight seal. Repair/replace. Observed a leak in the walk in cooler. EHS observed that walk in freezer trim is in disrepair which is leading to additional ice build-up.. **REPEAT** -1-
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. EHS observed employee belongings handing from racks were facility food is stored, garments are contacting facility food -0-