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NameTHE RUSTY ONION PIZZERIA AND POURHOUSE
Address6654 CARMEL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/30/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P EHS observed raw beef stored above RTE foods in WIC. CDI -PIC rearranged storage order. No contamination observed. (0) For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P EHS observed dish machine unable to dispense sanitizer at correct concentration. EHS observed concentration at 0ppm after multiple runs and primes. PIC contacted repair technician. PIC stated facility will switch to single service items for dining room guests for the time being. EHS stated facility can serve foods on trays with parchment paper. PIC stated repair technician should be onsite today. EHS will conduct 3-day VR to ensure long term compliance. (1.5) For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 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 EHS observed diced tomatoes actively cooling in WIC in container, tightly covered in plastic wrap. EHS observed only 1 degree change after 45 minutes. EHS advised to remove plastic wrap and spread tomatoes out evenly to quickly cool. CDI - PIC removed plastic wrap and stirred container. EHS verified adequate cooling rate prior to end of 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 .
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes 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. EHS observed numerous containers of food on make line without proper labels. EHS advised that all working containers of food shall have a label identifying what is in the container. REPEAT. (1)
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. EHS observed a few flies in back of kitchen near dish machine. (0)
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. EHS observed interior door and walls of WIC corroding. PIC stated facility is waiting to plan a day where a refrigerated truck can be obtained to conduct repairs without affecting business. REPEAT. (1)