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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 6/4/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsBrisket does not have written procedures when cooking is completed. After cooking, PIC stated that the brisket stays out at room temperature until the brisket is cooled a little prior to placing into the hot holding cabinet. Recommend establishing a process to monitor the temperature of the brisket not to go below 135F .

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(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed black beans from a can prepped this morning at 930AM placed in low profile reach in cooler temped 52F, this did not make the cooling paraments. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the beans. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 3 briskets in hot holding cabinet below 135F. Discussion with the PIC and food handler revealed that the beef brisket was made at 10:30AM. CDI - Allowed the facility to reheat the brisket to 165F, reheat temp at 178F. In the future documenting final cook temperatures and times prior to placing hot holding cabinet. 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed the following above 41F: salmon - in cooler drawer under grill; 3 pans of baked beans (prep 6/3 in the AM) and quinoa (cooled over night on a sheet pan then placed in a container today) in the walk in cooler above 41F. Roasted red peppers (reach in cooler, just cooked) CDI - salmon was voluntarily discarded, all other TCS foods in the cooler drawer was temped at 41F and below. Baked beans were voluntarily discarded, roasted red peppers were placed in the walk in cooler, temped at 57F 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 .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed one insect control device place above a reach in cooler and food in the kitchen. Relocated to prevent cross contamination.
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed a few food handlers with beards. Provide beard guards.
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. Observed a bowl being used a scoop in the salt container. CDI- bowl removed.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed wet-stacked pans. REPEAT
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed a prep cooler cutting board with deep cuts and stains. Replace/resurface REPEAT
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster lid missing. Call company to replace the lid to prevent attracting pests.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed the seal along the drain board to the dishmachine, warewashing room handsink and the 3-compartment sink is deteriorating and accumulating food debris. Reseal, clean and maintain.