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NameSMOKE SHOW BARBECUE
Address2200 THRIFT RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed paper towel dispenser inoperable. CDI: Management replaced batteries in dispenser during inspection. REPEAT. Points not escalated due to multiple violations on previous report.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed a container of Asian spices being stored on dry storage shelf uncovered. CDI: PIC covered container.
40 0.50 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 PIC handling food and clean equipment and utensils without the use of a head covering. Use head coverings to prevent contamination of food and clean equipment and utensils.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed a scoop being stored in a container of flour in which handle of scoop was resting in flour. CDI: PIC removed scoop from container.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee speaker being stored on dry storage shelf amongst food items and clean utensils. CDI: PIC removed speaker and placed in designated area.