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NameMIDWOOD SMOKEHOUSE CLT AIRPORT
Address5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY
B10
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/4/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsObserved written TPHC procedures that did not include starting temp at 135F or above or 41F or below. EHS emailed blank copy of TPHC. Facility was not using TPHC at time of visit.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee pick up items off the floor and begin to return to food prep without washing hands. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on when to wash hands and food employee washed hands. -0-
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.- Observed food debris on dishes stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved items to dishpit to be W/R/S. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed sanitizer at 0ppm at 3-comp sink. Per PIC, maintenance request has been placed. **3 DAY VERIFICATION** -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 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed drink nozzles behind bar where non-alcoholic drinks are dispensed with buildup. -CDI- PIC placed items at dishpit to be W/R/S.
19 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P- Observed Mac and cheese reheated to between 149-171F. -CDI- PIC reheated all parts to above 165F. -0-
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P.- Observed macaroni and cheese and shredded cheddar cheese prepared more than 4 hours ago above 41F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -1.5- For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed items in salad station above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. Observed brisket at 61F. Per PIC, brisket was out thawing. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items in salad station and placed brisket in freezer to cool back down. EHS educated PIC on proper thawing methods. -0- 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 .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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- Observed items prepared more than 4 hours ago that did not reach cooling parameters. Containers of Mac and cheese were found cooling in containers with lids stacked on top of each other. Shredded cheese was found cooling in large plastic container with lid, tightly packed. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper cooling methods and PIC voluntarily discarded items. **REPEAT** -1- 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 .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. -Pf- Observed turkey thawing with running water at 72F. -0-
42 0.50 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed food employee using avocados without washing them. Ensure to wash avocados and any other unwashed produce prior to use. -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 the “table” of dish machine where dirty dishes are placed before passing through machine not sealed to wall. Reseal. -0-