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NameBITE YOUR TONGUE
Address1121 BEATTIES FORD RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28216
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/5/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsWalk in Freezer is currently not working and is being used as dry storage.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black build up inside ice machine. Increase frequency of cleaning.
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 shelf of toxic chemicals stored over sanitizing portion over 3-comp-sink and hand washing sink. CDI - PIC relocated chemicals to storage rack. 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed residential use only insect spray can stored near 3-comp-sink. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed gnats throughout kitchen area and in walk in cooler.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes 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 nine non food grade containers with dry ingredients (sugar, flour, rice, bread crumbs, and powder sugar) with scoop handles touching dry ingredients located under prep table. CDI - PIC removed all scoops from dry ingredients. 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 portion cup used to scoop out cooked beef out of container in reach in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded portioned cup.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed wood spoons with rough surface, along with various cracks and chips used to prepare food. CDI -PIC voluntarily discarded wooden spoons. 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed several clear non food grade containers housing TCS and NON-TCS foods. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed three plastic serving spoons and two rubber spatulas with melted/burnt handles in utensil bin. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.