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NameKING OF FIRE PIZZA
Address435 S TRYON ST
STE 140
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/22/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsWalk-in freezer non-functional at this of inspection. No perishables being held inside. Repairs to unit pending.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 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 stainless steel scrubbing pads stored inside of two hand sinks. CDI - Scrubbing pads removed. -1-
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 food slicer visibly soiled with food debris and greasy residue stored as clean. Equipment not used today. CDI - Slicer transferred to the 3-compartment sink to be W/R/S. -0- 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 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed lettuce, ricotta cheese and house made dill ranch left out in ambient temperature temped > 41 F. Refer to temperature observation chart. CDI - Lettuce voluntarily discarded and remaining transferred to the walk-in cooler to cool down. -1.5- 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.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a bag of sugar stored on floor at the dry storage area. -0-
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one food handler not wearing hair covering. -0-
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several plastic food containers and lids wet nesting at shelving unit next to dish machine. -0-
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of meal kits stored on the floor in corner area of front kitchen. -0-
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No Yes No REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. - Pf. Observed no means to test quat chemical sanitizer at 3-compartment sink. EHS provided sample test strips. -0.5- Verification is required.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leak at plumbing connection under back hand sinks being caught in a small plastic food container and water leaking at middle fixture at 3-compartment sink. Repair. -0-
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 missing baseboard under 3-compartment sink right drain board. Provide. -0-