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NameSWEET LEWS BBQ
Address923 BELMONT AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/4/2023
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

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 Observed potato salad, cooked brisket, mac and cheese, hush puppy mix and other TCS food cold holding in WI above 41F. Per PIC, temperature was temporarily adjusted to clean coils and fan. CDI- PIC readjusted temperature. Foods were 41F after 20 mins. Maintain temps during cold storage. -1.5- 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container Yes 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 unlabeled spray bottle of spent beef fat for basting meats on smoker. Per PIC, this product is four (4) days old. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded and EHS reminded PIC that this is a chemical spray bottle and to label and keep cold between uses if meat is inside spent fat. Use a container that meets requirements for food contact surface. -1-
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 flying insects in dining room and crawling insect in can wash. Maintain and increase pest control schedule as necessary to prevent pests. -0-
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observe buildup on inside of table top freezer at end of serving line on shelving and floor of unit. Clean often enough to prevent buildup. -0- POINTS NOT ESCALATED TODAY BECAUSE CONDITION WAS GREATLY IMPROVED OVER LAST INSPECTION.