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NameSWEET LEWS BBQ
Address923 BELMONT AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/25/2025
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign posted at the handsink located next to the dish area. CDI: EHS provided PIC with a couple handwashing signs to post up for compliance and to have as backup.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed a few TCS food items cold holding inside the WIC that were left uncovered and had not been prepared today (cooked burnt ends, raw sausages, raw shrimp). CDI: PIC covered TCS food items to prevent contamination.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets in hotboxes (at front serving line and bottom door of hotbox in back room near smoker). Replace/repair torn gaskets.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors kept open during time of the inspection. CDI: Dumpster doors were closed. Ensure doors are kept closed after each use to prevent attracting pests.
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 oil buildup on ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Observed black buildup on fan vents above the make line. Increase cleaning frequency.