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NameFIRST WATCH #6067
Address16641 BIRKDALE COMMONS PY
SUITE B250
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078-5678
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsEHS provided TPHC form to be used for pasteurized poached shelled eggs.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towels at back handsink used by food employees. CDI- PIC replaced roll of paper towels. *REPEAT* 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed back handsink with ice in drain. CDI- EHS discussed handsink usage with PIC.
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed sausage links temping below 135F in steamwell. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded item. EHS discussed maintaining lidding to allow for higher internal temps. 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 .
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed pasteurized eggs being held out of temp. CDI- after discussion, PIC stated item will be moved to TPHC. EHS provided form and assisted in filling out. Observed raw salmon being held on prep counter to be prepped and held in unit. Establishment was in a rush and removed item back to WIC due to not being able to complete task. 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 .
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). SEE COMMENT BELOW. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed TCS foods held in flip top and prep unit without date marking. PIC stated smaller pans are from larger pans held in prep unit below. TCS foods were not all dated below or were already used after 24 hour parameter. CDI- PIC had correct dates marked on containers. *REPEAT* 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed large presence of drain flies, multiple flies throughout establishment. EHS has been discussing pest control with establishment.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed cleaning needed on top of dish machine and on prep shelving in establishment.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed handsinks needing cleaning.