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NameJOYS BIRYANI N KABABS
Address212 N POLK ST
STE 101
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/22/2025
Final Score @ Grade
89 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink by WIC and behind front counter. CDI - Towels provided at time of inspection. - 1 -
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed Jasmine rice in warmer and at assorted locations around kitchen at temperature below 135F. PIC stated rice had been prepared at 11:30am. CDI - Rice was placed on emergency TPHC and PIC voluntarily discarded rice at 3:30pm. - 1.5 - 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 .
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf. Observed cooked chicken, milk, cream, paneer lacking date marks. CDI - Date marks added. - 3 - REPEAT 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed can of residential bug killer in kitchen. All pest control should be conducted by a licensed pest control technician. CDI - Pesticide removed. - 1 - REPEAT
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate Yes No No 4-203.11(B) Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf Observed 2 food thermometers not functional. CDI - functional thermometer was brought from front of house - 0.5 - For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI
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 dry spices and flour in dry storage area lacking label. PIC identified items. CDI - PIC labeled containers. - 1 -
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed multiple live flies in kitchen and warewashing area. Live roach was observed in pull out tray of meat slicer. EHS directed PIC to have licensed pest control operator focus on these areas during next visit. - 1 -
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed numerous pans stored in clean storage stacked while wet. Allow pans to fully dry prior to stacking. - 0.5 -
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed prep sink wall juncture in need of resealing. Caulk juncture to prevent entrance of water to back area.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No 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 food residue and debris buildup on shelving and equipment throughout facility. - 0.5 - REPEAT
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed porcelain handwashing sink by prep sink pulling away from the wall. Repair sink and seal between sink and wall. - 1 -
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee wallet stored on shelf above prep unit. Designate area for employee belongings.