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NameBIG AL'S PUB AND GRUBBERIA
Address9306 ALBEMARLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28227
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/8/2026
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General CommentsObserved excessive amounts of smoke in kitchen, possibly time to have ventilation hood checked and serviced. EHS will return for on-site visit for repair to the dish machine and repairs made to the salad prep unit on Friday July 10th.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager present during the inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed food employee wash hands, and did not use a paper towel barrier when retuning off the faucet, to prevent recontamination of hands. CDI - Food employee educated and hands washed properly.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed hand sink at the entrance of the kitchen with no paper towel. CDI - Paper towel placed at the sink.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dish machine not pulling sanitizer during wash, rinse, sanitize cycle. Observed at 0 PPM. 3 day verification visit required. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed build-up on the interior of the ice machine near the ice shoot in need of cleaning. 4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure Observed the interior of the microwave in need of cleaning.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes 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 sheet tray of grilled chicken (47F), Container of Chili (45F) and sheet tray of baked potatoes (46F), all items cooked the previous day and placed in the WIC to cool overnight. No items cooled to 41F within the 6 hour window. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded. 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed ham, pasta (x3), lettuce mix, cut lettuce held above 41F inside the salad prep and sandwich prep. Observed items inside the salad prep in ice bath, cooler not maintaining 41F Prep unit in need of repair. 3 day verification visit required. 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 .
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 tightly wrapped baked potatoes, large covered container of chili and large pan of grilled chicken miss the 6 hour cooling window. CDI - All items voluntarily discarded. 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed squeeze bottles and seasoning shakers with no labels throughout the kitchen.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door not fully sealing closed to prevent the entry of pests. In need of repair.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes 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 boxes of food stored on the floor inside the WIC. 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed severely dented can stored with cans for use. CDI - Dented can removed and placed in separate area.
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 food employee preparing food with no head covering.
47 0 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 cutting boards (x3) in need of resurface or replacement. CDI - Cutting boards removed from shelf.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 the interior bottom shelf of RIF in need of cleaning. Observed shelving in the WIC in need of cleaning. Observed dust accumulation on vents throughout the kitchen and equipment (ex. Ice machine)
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 large whole/damage to wall near the entrance of the kitchen. Observed damaged floors at the threshold of the front kitchen and rear kitchen.