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NamePO BOY'S LOW COUNTRY SEAFOOD
Address3022 FREEDOM DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/1/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed in WIC two cardboard boxes of uncut lemons and tomatoes adulterated. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded both boxes.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed fried okra, French fries hot holding below 135F under heat lamp. See temp chart. PIC stated food has been sitting under heating lamp roughly 1-hour. CDI - PIC reheated food to 165F for hot holding under heating lamp which was adjusted lower for better temperature control. 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 . 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed containers of cooked (1) yams, (2) red beans, (1) dirty rice, (1) macaroni and cheese hot holding below 135F since 11:00AM. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all items in hot holding RI. It was later observed door to H/H RI does not fully close and temperature dial was not set to a higher tmeperature. PIC will try to adjust the door and raise the temperature of unit. Steam table currently not functioning at this time. 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 .
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 two chemicals bottles (detergent/sanitizer) stored on flip top unit. CDI - PIC removed both bottles.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed raw flounder thawing in water in 3-comp-sink without any running water and not draining. CDI - PIC turned on cold water faucet and opend drain plug.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIF door damaged with frost forming on gaskets. Replace or repair.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed ceiling tile with dust and debris build up throughout kitchen area. Increase frequency of detail cleaning.