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NameMIDWOOD SMOKEHOUSE BIRKDALE/GK
Address16710 BIRKDALE COMMONS PY
SUITE 103
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/29/2025
Final Score @ Grade
99.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses TPHC for hushpuppy mix and for butter. Written TPHC procedures are located on ice machine and on wall next to butter. Establishment offers salmon cooked to order. Establishment uses two suppliers for salmon with one freezing salmon at -4F for a period of seven days and the other using farming and pellet feeding techniques.

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. Observed large Cambros of collard greens and bechamel sauce cooling in walk in freezer. Both items were prepared at 8AM according to date marking sticker. Items would not reach cold holding temperature of 41F or less before 6 hour cooling window had expired. CDI - PIC was advised to stir both items then use ice wands. Both items cooled to proper cold holding temperature before time/temperature window had expired. -0 points- 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled spray bottle with unknown contents. CDI - PIC identified contents to be bleach and labeled spray bottle. -0 points-
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 large Cambros of bechamel and collard greens cooling in walk in freezer. Items were not meeting proper cooling parameters and had nearly exceeded the 6 hour cooling mark. CDI - PIC was advised to stir items using a serving spoon and use ice wand to rapidly cool items to 41F or less. PIC has been advised to review cooling methods for TCS foods, to divide cooling TCS foods into smaller portions, and to monitor cooling rates using thermometer. -0.5 points- 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 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed house fly in food prep area. -0 points-