Mecklenburg County Health Dept
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NameQUEEN CITY GROUNDS
Address644 N CHURCH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/20/2025
Final Score @ Grade
88.50 B
General Comments
Violations 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No No No 2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF Observed no PIC present. 2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf No active managerial control over facility. Employees do not know. Food handling information and could not answer many of the questions EHS had. EHS reviewed violations with employee A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CRPM on site. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed boxes of unwashed tomatoes, peppers and onions stored over ready to eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. Observed 3 cutting boards not washed within 4 hour period. Employees prepare food directly on boards. Boards have been in use since 6:00am. CDI- Cutting boards taken to be washed. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
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 provolone, peppers jack, American cheeses, ham, turkey and vegan bacon holding above 41F. CDI- Discarded. Pts not escalated based on severity. 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 3 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records No Yes 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 no procedures for TPHC. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed spray bottles of cleaners stored with food and single service items
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No 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 food stored on the floor.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed stir spoons and utensils in 63F water/ sanitizer mix. CDI- Removed. Utensils are used for service to stir drinks. Utensils must be air dried after being sanitized.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no test kit for dish thermometer.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed prep top unit and tall reach in, in need of cleaning.
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 cove base peeling from wall. 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 wall at hand sink and 3 comp in need of cleaning.