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NameSUFFOLK PUNCH
Address2911 GRIFFITH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/5/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. NO POINTS DEDUCTED - Observed truffle oil not cooling quickly enough. EHS/PIC intervened and ensured the product reached 70F within 2 hours from when PIC placed product in WIC. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P NO POINTS DEDUCTED: Observed 2 items (cooked pasta and halved tomatoes) at 43. All other items in the 8 reach in units and WIC were at or below 41F. Observed great improvement since last two inspections. CDI by discarding tomatoes and stirring/mixing pasta. 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 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed bacon sitting near range at 60F. CDI by placing time stamp on container and providing TPHC forms. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
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 Observed a large plastic container of truffle oil cooling in WIC. CDI by splitting into 3 smaller portions and stirring. 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 .
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. NO POINTS DEDUCTED: Observed a bowl being used as a scoop at the breading bins. CDI be removing.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed ice bins stored on floor at ice machine. CDI by taking to scullery area to WRS.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed metal shelving rusting in the WIC. Observed the lower shelving of prep tables rusting. Observed other metal racks rusting in the kitchen.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-502.11 Waste receptacles shall be emptied at a frequency to preclude strong odors or pest harborage. NO POINTS DEDUCTED: Observed large grain bins used for the brewery stored outside near dumpster area, Bins had old grains and standing water in them. One bin with standing water had excessive amounts of mosquito larvae in it. CDI by rinsing out bins and turning bins on their side.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed absorbent ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Replace with non absorbent tiles.