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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 10/30/2026
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 1.50 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 Observed raw bacon being stored above cooked sausages in WIC during inspection. CDI - PIC corrected. 1.5 pts. 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 Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed an abundance of food contact surfaces with a gritty, sandy texture to them. CDI - Employees began removing all equipment and utensils with sandy debris and placing into sanitizer basin. 1.5 pts. 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 .
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 two sauces holding below 135F during inspection. See temperature chart. CDI - Both sauces voluntarily discarded. 0 pts. 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 .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed burn cream being stored on prep surface during inspection. CDI - PIC removed. 1 pt.
29 0 Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan Yes Yes 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 REPEAT Observed facility’s logs not match the CCPs listed in facility’s plan. Facility’s plan includes numerous non-quantifiable CCPs. Batch Record Logs do not include an area for staff to record final cook temperatures of pancakes, which is listed as a CCP in the flow chart. CDI - Facility working with Variance Committee to update plan. 0 pts.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No 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. Observed various NFCS pieces of equipment warped and cracking during inspection. Replacement necessary. 0 pts.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed sanitizer basin at three compartment sink unable to retain water during inspection. CDI - PIC added plastic wrap to plug sink basin. 0 pts.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 various cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen during inspection. Observed various holes in FRP walls throughout kitchen. Repair necessary. 0 pts.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed lighting in WIC below 10 foot candles during inspection. Repair or replacement of bulbs to supply 10 foot candles necessary. Observed various employee belongings being stored above and in conjunction with customer foods during inspection. Ensure employee belongings are stored in a manner that does not promote the contamination of customer foods. 0 pts.