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NameSMASHBURGER #1686
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
A23
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/27/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 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 insert containers of sliced American cheese and sausage patties to be at temperatures of 45-49F in the opentop adjacent the flattop grill. PIC stated they have been in the unit since breakfast this morning and stated that the lid has been open throughout the lunch rush. Both items were uncovered and were out of temperature for an unknown amount of time. Other items in the opentop observed at 41F or less. CDI - Voluntarily discarded. - Observed a container of herbed garlic and oil mixture used as a fry topping to be held at 70F on the countertop adjacent the fry station. Herb paste used contains a garlic purée which is then mixed in house with oil where it sits out at room temperature all day to be used as a fry topping per the PIC. Facility does not have paperwork stating the product is not TCS. CDI - Container on the countertop voluntarily discarded. TPHC to be utilized going forward for the product. 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 .
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. - Observed stacks of cups and shake lids to be stored on the front counter with their food contact surfaces face up, subjecting the cups and lids to potential contamination.