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NameBIG VIEW DINER
Address16637 LANCASTER HY
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/7/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

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 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed large plastic container stored inside the hand sink on the cook-line. CDI - Container was removed.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw meats and seafood, not in original packaging, stored above vegetables and black bean burgers inside the WIF. Observed raw crab cakes and raw salmon stored above blanched broccoli and sliced tomatoes inside prep unit #2. CDI - Storage order rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 0 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 multiple large pans, stored as clean, with food debris/residue present on the food contact surface of pans. 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 .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed large pan of raw chicken inside lowboy cooler above 41F. PIC voluntarily discarded. Observed diced turkey in prep unit #4 above 41F. Observed tzatziki sauce & Coleslaw not maintaining 41F. Items in unit were held in ice baths, EHS advises facility have unit checked/repaired. 3 day verification visit required. Cold holding has been out of compliance in 4 consecutive inspections. EHS will place facility on risk control plan to ensure cold holding is maintained in all areas of the kitchen. 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 .
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed handless scoop submerged in pico inside prep unit. 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 handless scoop submerged in salt container. CDI - Scoops were removed.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed floors inside WIF # 3 in need of cleaning, debris and lots of ice over the floor. Observed the floors inside the employee restroom in need of cleaning.