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NameORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE, THE
Address915 CHARLOTTETOWNE AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/15/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsFacility plan states that pancake final cook should be take at 165F+. Facility was not observed taking temperatures of pancakes. Facility still in communication with state on revisions of plan. Please provide update or begin taking final temperatures of fermented pancakes. EHS will follow-up. Inspection led by Ericka Jolley.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 3 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed prep cooler on cook line holding raw turkey links and pork sausage links above ham slices. CDI - Food handler restored proper storage order with comminuted meats below ham slices. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed container of tomato cold holding in prep cooler on cook line date marked for 5/8, exceeding the 7 day parameter for TCS foods. CDI - PIC directed food handler to discard container of tomato. Observed corn beef in WIC labeled with name but no date mark. CDI - PIC verified correct date and instructed food handler to add date to label. 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 .
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 (C )(2) A Consumer Advisory Reminder shall include asterisking the food item to a footnote that states: * Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.- Pf Observed menu section ‘Sides’ with ‘Grade AA Large Farm Fresh Eggs’ without an asterisk. 10 DAY VR.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No 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 container of buckwheat in prep area with no label to identify. CDI - Food handler added identifying label. Observed shaker of cinnamon sugar with no label. CDI - Food handler added identifying label.
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. Observed crawling insect on wall next to hand washing sink located on cook line.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed standing RIC with container of pico being stored with spoon handle in direct contact with food. Observed tub of buckwheat in prep area stored with scoop handle in direct contact with food.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed metal bowls wet stacked, being stored as clean. CDI - PIC instructed employee to separate bowls and educated them on proper drying procedures.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed RIC gasket on prep cook line in disrepair.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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 WIC shelving with residue buildup accumulating. More frequent cleaning to prevent accumulation on non food contact surfaces.