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NameREIDS FINE FOODS BALLANTYNE
Address14015 CONLAN CR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/29/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P EHS observed cooked onions, cooked shrimp, and feta cheese in front make unit above 41F (see temp chart). PIC stated the unit was just stocked for lunch service and items were potentially left out during this stocking process. PIC stated make unit was stocked at 11am. EHS observed numerous TCS sauce bottles held out of refrigeration during lunch service. EHS observed sauces above 41F (see temp chart). PIC stated sauces are pulled from reach in unit during busy times. EHS advised to maintain items in refrigeration or utilize TPHC if intentionally held out of temperature. EHS stated TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F during all times of storage unless cooling after preparation. CDI - PIC removed items to quickly cool in WIC. (1.5) 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 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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) EHS observed diced grilled chicken (grill LB) and chipotle mayo (WIC) held beyond seven days. EHS observed squeeze bottle of fajita sauce and salsa with no date in make unit RI. EHS observed cooked onions in WIC without proper date marking. EHS observed pimento mix in make unit without proper date mark. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded grilled chicken and chipotle mayo held beyond seven days. PIC verified prep dates for salsa, fajita sauce, cooked onions, and pimento mix and placed proper date mark. (1.5) 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 .
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. PIC stated hot bar and soups are held on time and only served during lunch hours. PIC stated there was no procedure for this process but exhibited good knowledge and EHS observed procedure being done correctly. CDI - PIC filled out TPHC form prior to end of inspection. (0) TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
33 0.50 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 EHS observed grilled chicken and cut lettuce cooling at inadequate rates during inspection. EHS observed grilled chicken on sheet rack cooling at room temperature; PIC stated chicken is left to cool at ambient temperature for 30 minutes to one hour prior to placing in WIC to finish cooling. EHS observed chicken out during inspection for an hour and observed inadequate rates (see temp chart). EHS observed cut lettuce in WIC cooling in large cambro with tight fitting lid. EHS observed no change in temperature within 30 minutes. CDI - PIC placed chicken into WIF to quickly cool and removed lettuce from container to cool on sheet pans in WIC. (0.5) 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 .
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 EHS observed raw tuna thawing in WIC in ROP. Packaging stated tuna must be removed during the thawing process. CDI - PIC removed tuna from container to finish thawing. (0)
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. EHS observed doors open to dumpsters outside facility. EHS advised to maintain doors closed. (0)
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. EHS observed one of three light fixtures in WIC in disrepair and providing less than 10 foot candles. Repair. (0)