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NameORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE, THE
Address4736 SHARON RD
SUITE V
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/23/2025
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 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 handle clean dishes, pick up floor mats, put floor mats outside then return kitchen and handle clean dishes without washing hands. CDI: Food employee washed hands.
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 3 large containers of pancake batter with buttermilk and eggs above 41F after more than 4 hours of cooling. CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded. 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 .
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed sausage links and sausage patties hot holding on flat top below 135F. CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded. 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 .
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf. Observed house made whipped cream being held on TPHC without a time label. CDI: Item was voluntarily discarded.
29 0 Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan Yes No No 8-103.12 Comply with the procedures in the HACCP plan as submitted and approved as part of a variance or local approval. Maintain approval and records as required.-P/Pf. Observed critical points listed on approved HACCP plan do not match critical control points listed on log sheet. CDI: NCDHHS variance committee will be contacting facility to make required updates to HACCP Plan. For questions please contact NCDHHS at ncvariancecommittee@dhhs.nc.gov
33 0 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. Observed 3 containers of pancake batter with buttermilk and eggs cooling in large containers covered in a lid inside walk in cooler. CDI: EHS and PIC discussed cooling methods. 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 .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No REPEAT 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a 2 fruit flies in back prep area near sourdough starter containers. Points remain the same due to improvement from last inspection.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed heavily pitted flooring at wait station.