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NameFLOWER CHILD BALLANTYNE
Address15210 BOWL ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/5/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsFacility uses ascorbic acid for avocados. This acid is mixed with water and used to soak the avocados to keep them fresh. This acid is on the approved list from the FDA. EHS advised to retain original packaging to verify accurate measurements are used. EHS observed undercooked steak that is cooled and shaved. PIC stated this steak is then reheated for wraps. EHS advised to send a picture of container when received to verify if steak is mechanically tenderized or whole muscle intact.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign by numerous hand sinks in facility. CDI - EHS provided PIC with handwashing signs. (0)
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 deli slicer stored as clean with visible food residue around inside of blade. CDI - PIC instructed food employee to disassemble deli slicer and wash rinse and sanitize. (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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
24 1.50 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 grilled broccoli on sheet pan in back kitchen. PIC stated this broccoli is cooked, cooled, then pulled out to be held on time. Broccoli was labeled but with no start/end time. PIC stated label machine is not working and will review process with staff so that the labels are written correctly moving forward. EHS observed numerous labels that stated “prep line” with time stamps dictating items held on time. EHS advised to be more specific when using labels for TPHC to notate which items are specifically held on time. EHS will send new copy of TPHC form to PIC to be updated as well; some items have been removed from menu. CDI - PIC removed label and placed corrected label by broccoli with start/end time. (1.5)
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. Observed container of dry rice in dry storage with no lid. CDI - PIC placed lid over rice. 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed sensor to ice machine hanging over ice from where it was originally mounted. Screw was hanging loose from frame with nothing to hold it in place. EHS advised to removed screw so that it does not fall into the ice. CDI- PIC removed screw from hanging sensor. (0)
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed numerous in use utensils stored in water below 135F (see temp chart). EHS observed two containers on steam well temping over 135F but with an accumulation of food debris. CDI - PIC removed utensils from water. (0)