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NameGRAVITY PIZZA
Address1824 STATESVILLE AV
STE 101
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/17/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General CommentsFacility lacked written SOP for cooling TCS foods,Increasing risk of improper cooling. EHS used FSMS During the inspection, EHS worked with the PIC to develop and document written SOP for cooling TCS foods. The SOP outlines required time/temp parameters(135F to 70F within 2 hour and 70F to 41F within a total of 6 hours) and approved cooling methods such as shallow metal pans, and uncovered pans. PIC agreed to train all food employees on the SOP and maintain a copy on site for reference and verification of compliance.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty during inspection For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed Raw shell eggs stored above RTE food. CDI..Relocated eggs below RTE during inspection. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures No No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed cooked chicken didn’t cool from 135F to 70 F within the required 2 hours. CDI voluntarily discard. -Facility lacked written SOP for cooling TCS foods,Increasing risk of improper cooling. EHS and PIC worked together to create SOP for cooling. Please see comments EHS will return to follow up on cooling to ensure it being doing properly. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed TCS food cooling in deep plastic pans tightly wrapped, restricting air flow and preventing rapid cooling. CDI TCS foods were transferred to shallow metal pans( cookie sheets) uncovered to quickly cool. Some items were placed in small RIF 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 clean utensils stored in bins with visible debris. 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed clean pants stacked while still wet