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NameHA PIGSMITHS SOUTHERN SCIENCE
Address7224 PARK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/5/2024
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsEHS discovered ROP brisket in the the reach-in freezer. Owner stated that the machine is kept in his office and that this was strictly a personal item. No ROP process may be used without approval from the Health Department. Currently, owner states that the outdoor smoker is only used for private events. He requested information on the Grill Bill. EHS emailed during inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Cut watermelon, milk and butter were above 41 degrees in the back kitchen reach-in cooler. CDI - All items were voluntarily discarded. Cooler will not be used until it is repaired. Establishment has adequate equipment to ensure all TCS foods stay 41 degrees or less.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed Queso Fresca date marked from 5/22. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-207.11 (A) Only medications that are necessary for the health of the employees shall be in a food establishment. -Pf Observed employee Tylenol stored above single-service gloves and dishes. CDI - Item was removed.
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 several containers of salt, sugar and oil with no label.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No 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 on the floor of dry storage.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed an employee preparing food with no hair restraint or beard guard.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 boxes of single-service cups stored on the floor of dry storage.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No REPEAT 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing dumpster plug. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster doors.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed microbial build-up or food debris behind the dish machine drain board.