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NameNOBLE SMOKE
Address2216 FREEDOM DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/11/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed hand washing sink near steam table with personal drink stored behind handles and ice cubes inside sink. CDI -PIC voluntarily discarded personal drink and removed ice from hand washing sink.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed secondary spray bottle of unknown liquid without any labels under prep top. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded spray bottle. 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed secondary spray bottle without any identification stored under prep top. CDI - PIC labeled bottle glass cleaner. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed secondary spray bottle of pure bleach without being diluted in walk cooler. Test strip completely bleach out. CDI - PIC diluted concentration to safe levels between 200-250PPM.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed a few wet wiping cloths stored on prep tops throughout kitchen. CDI - moved cloths to discard bag. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed four in-use sanitizer buckets without sanitizer concentration below 50PPM. CDI - PIC discarded solution and obtain 200PPM sanitizer from 3-comp-sink.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed metal ice paddle stored on top of soiled ice machine. CDI - PIC moved metal ice paddle to dish machine to be W/R/S.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes 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 open box of plastic bottle stored on the floor near pick up order area. CDI - PIC moved box to shelf. 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 single service box stored on the floor in dry storage area. CDI - PIC moved box to shelf.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed four melted/burnt food containers stored clean on dry rack. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded four containers.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean Yes Yes 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 a few food containers with stickers and sticker glue still attached stored clean on drying rack. CDI - PIC moved containers to 3-comp-sink.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P Observed dish machine, 3-comp-sink, beverage station, and secondary beverage station with pipes/hoses without any air gap directly inside floor drain. 3 Day VR Required