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NameGENO DS PIZZA
Address224 E 7TH ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/18/2025
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
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. - P. Observed hair strand on uncooked pizza dough on prep table. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the dough. -1-
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. - P. Observed cotton cloth being used to cover (1) container of washed lettuce for salad in the walk-in cooler. CDI - Cotton cloth removed and product re-washed. -0-
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. - Pf. Observed inefficient cooling methods on recently prepared lidded deep containers holding lettuce in the walk-in cooler. EHS noted 0 degree F change after initial 30 minutes (11:13-11:43 am). See temperature observation chart. CDI - PIC instructed to keep lettuce uncovered and place on top of shelving unit across from condenser fans to promote cooling towards < 41 F. EHS observed lettuce decrease from 54 to 48 degrees F after additional 30 minutes. Points scaled back due to notable improvement since previous inspection. -0.5- 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed opened bag of flour stored on the floor in back prep room. CDI - Flour removed off floor to prevent contamination. -0-
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-501.16 (A) Do not use a warewashing sink for handwashing. Observed food employee wash their hands at the 3-comp sink. CDI - Employee redirected to hand sink. Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -0-