Another Round Of Powerful Thunderstorms Hitting The Carolinas Today

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Another Round Of Powerful Thunderstorms Hitting The Carolinas Today

The Spring storm season is officially here. Yesterday the Carolinas were hit hard with several waves of powerful thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

According to the National Weather Service, the Charlotte region will likely see another round of powerful thunderstorms sweep through our area this afternoon and evening;

Yesterday’s powerful thunderstorms produced some damaging hail and many downed trees and power outages across our region.

The new cluster of storms are now moving through Georgia and will hit the Carolinas starting late this morning into the afternoon and evening.

According to Weather Underground, the highest percentage of rain in Charlotte will be around 2pm;

Charlotte’s MillBridge Honored as 2019 Community of the Year

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Charlotte’s MillBridge Honored as 2019 Community of the Year

MillBridge, a residential master-planned community by Landeavor, has been named the 2019 Community of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte. The recognition was announced at the Association’s Major Achievement in Market Excellence (MAME) Awards on Thursday evening.

“We continue to receive some of the highest accolades in our industry for MillBridge,” states Adam Lorry, principal and co-owner of Landeavor. “I attribute its success as one of the top communities in all of the southeast to the vision and strategic plan developed years ago following our purchase of the community.” Landeavor purchased MillBridge in 2011 and, during its tenure, has recorded over 700 new home sales. MillBridge topped the Charlotte market in single-family home sales in 2018 according to findings by Metrostudy.

“We have received several awards for our community in the past, which is why it’s so rewarding to be recognized for the strengths that allow us to provide a unique small-town feel for our residents,” states MillBridge Marketing Manager, Kelley Archer. “Given the booming and competitive market in and around Charlotte, this award really says a lot about our community here in Waxhaw.”

Through the MAME Awards program, the Home Builders Association of Greater Charlotte honors builders, developers, remodelers and associates who have made a significant and creative contribution in residential marketing. This marks the second time in three years that MillBridge has been selected as Community of the Year by the Association (2017 and 2019, the award cannot be received by the same community in consecutive years). Due to its array of resort-like amenities including its pool pavilion, full coffee bar and movie theater, MillBridge was presented the Community Amenity Package of the Year award in 2014 and 2016 as well. MillBridge was also recognized for Best Community Signage at this year’s award ceremony.

ZZ Top Coming To Charlotte On Their 50th Anniversary Tour

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ZZ Top Coming To Charlotte On Their 50th Anniversary Tour

The iconic bearded rock band ZZ Top has just announced their upcoming 50th-anniversary tour. They’ll be traveling around the country with fellow rock legends Cheap Trick and Lynyrd Skynrd.

Their tour will start in Ridgefield, Washington on August 16th and end in West Palm Beach on October 20th, stopping at Charlotte’s PNC Arena on October 6th.

Here are all of ZZ Top’s stops on their official 50th anniversary tour:

ZZ Top – 50th Anniversary Tour Dates
8/16 – Ridgefield, WA – Sunlight Supply Amphitheatre*
8/17 – Airway Heights, WA – Northern Quest Casino Theater
8/20 – Yakima, WA – Yakima Valley SunDome
8/21 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle*
8/23 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre**
8/24 – Concord, CA – Concord Pavilion**
8/25 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre*
8/27 – Santa Barbara, CA – Arlington Theater
8/28 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU*
8/29 – Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre*
9/01 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre*
9/04 — Milwaukee, WI – BMO Harris Pavilion”
9/06 – Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*
9/07 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre*
9/08 – Sterling Heights, MI–Michigan Lottery Amphitheater at Freedom Hill*
9/10 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at The Heights*
9/11 – Burgettstown, PA – KeyBank Pavilion*
9/13 – Ocean City, MD – Ocean City BikeFest
9/14 – Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion*
9/18 – Boston, MA – Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion*
9/19 — Wamtagh. NY — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater*
9/21 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica*
9/22 – Louisville, KY – Champions Park
10/05 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre*
10/06 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion*
10/09 – Charleston, SC – Volvo Cars Stadium*
10/11 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee – Event Center*
10/12 — Manchester, TN – Exit 111 Festival
10/13 – Alpharetta, GA – Verizon Amphitheatre*
10/15 – Augusta, GA – The James Brown Arena*
10/16 —St. Augustine, FL — St. Augustine Amphitheatre*
10/18 — Estero FL – Hertz Arena*
10/19 – Tampa, FL – MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre*
10/20 — West Palm Beach, FL — Coral Sky Amphitheatre*

* with Cheap Trick
**with Lynyrd Skynyrdch

ZZ Top first formed in Houston in the late 1960s. They released their first studio single in 1969, “Salt Lick”, and their first full-length hit album, “Tres Hombres,” in 1973. The album spawned one of the band’s biggest hits of all time, “La Grange,” and it established ZZ Top as an exciting new band in the blues-rock realm. Throughout the rest of the 1970s, ZZ Top achieved one success after another and became one of the biggest acts in mainstream rock.

Tickets are now available on StubHub.com and at all box office locations.

9 Ways to Protect Yourself with these Self Defense Classes in Charlotte

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9 Ways to Protect Yourself with these Self Defense Classes in Charlotte

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I come from a long line of nervous people who think about how to protect themselves in almost every situation, real or imagined. From an early age, I have been taught to be aware of my surroundings. I think about escape routes; I carry pepper spray and a Maglite flashlight. I took a self defense class a long time ago, and after doing the research for this story, I see a refresher course in my near future.

There are several companies in the community offering one-time and on-going self defense classes. They are serious about what they are doing and have a genuine interest in helping people protect themselves. In some cases, they have a personal history with being attacked and want to make sure that this doesn’t happen to others.

“WAR” – Women’s Awareness Response

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Irwin Carmichael teaches a self defense class based on his interviews with criminals. This is a free 35-minute seminar offered to community organizations like churches, schools and businesses. Carmichael also offers a two-hour class, twice a year, that focuses on five attack scenarios.

Website: Martial Arts Training Institute
Phone: (704)391-9999
Address: 9306 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville
Cost: Free community seminar with at least 20 participants; $40 for two-hour class

Fight Like A Girl

Fight Like A Girl offers one-two hour classes on awareness and prevention each month. Their instructors focus on physical and escape techniques, and how to handle someone with a weapon. Everyone is welcome: men, women and children.

Facebook: Fight Like A Girl Charlotte
Phone: (704)806-8017
Address: 2020 Remount Road, Suite E100, Gastonia
Cost: $30

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Starks Training Institute, Inc.

Dan Starks has more than 20 years experience as a personal safety expert. Classes for Concealed Carry and Safety and Awareness are offered monthly. In his three-hour class, Starks teaches how to use an aerosol product, OC Pepper Foam, to protect yourself. Specialty classes for corporations, realtors, mall walkers and other groups are available.

Website: Starks Training Institute, Inc.
Phone: (704)392-SAFE (7233)
Address: Classes held at various locations
Cost: $150-$220

Kinchen Marial Arts, LLC

Master Cliff Kinchen teaches two-hour seminars, open to the community. Class covers legal considerations, awareness, prevention, defense and technique practice. Students in high school and above, receive a self defense tool as part of the class.

Phone: (704)237-0015
Address:  18535 Old Statesville Rd, Ste B, Cornelius
Cost: $40
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Aikido of Charlotte

Learn awareness, assessment and action in a two-hour self defense class open to men, women and children, 8 years old and up. Instructors cover practical scenarios such as grabs, strikes, hair grab, date-rape and attacks from behind. Classes are taught by Sensei Dennis Main, 6th Degree Black Belt, Certified Senior Instructor and Sensei Jonathan Weiner, 4th Degree Black Belt, Certified Senior Instructor.

Phone: (704)931-8751

Address: 10230 Hickorywood Hill Ave, Suite A, Huntersville
Cost: $25

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Fit to Fight

Fit to Fight follows the Krav Maga curriculum, an Israeli style of self defense. It is ideal for dangerous and unexpected situations.

Website: Fit to Fight
Phone:(704)814-0300
Address: 9129-135 Monroe Rd., Charlotte
Cost: $20 for a two class trial, continued participation requires membership

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Charlotte Women’s and Kid’s Self Defense

Lynn Gorski teaches several self defense classes: Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) classes for women and teens, nine-hours and three-hours; Resisting Aggression Defensively (radKIDS) for girls and boys, ages 5-12 years old, eight-hours and two-hours.

Facebook: Women’s and Kid’s Self Defense
Phone: (704)708-9137
Address: 17214 Lancaster Highway, Suite 301, Charlotte
Cost: $70 for nine-hour RAD, $30 for three-hour RAD, $60 for eight-hour radKIDS, and $20 for two-hour radKIDS

Master O’s Black Belt World

At Master O’s Black Belt World, Women’s Self-Defense Classes are offered from 12-12:50 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and from 11:00 a.m.-12 p.m. on Saturdays.

Website: Master O’s Black Belt World
Phone: (980)225-7455
Address: 17214 Lancaster Highway, Suite 301, Charlotte
Cost: $10

hatcher-systemaBYOB: Be Your Own Bodyguard

In the BYOB class at Hatcher Systema, Roy Hatcher teaches participants to be aware of their limitations, and he gives them the tools to get out of uncomfortable situations. Workshops are held at various locations around Charlotte. Join Charlotte meetup group to get latest information.

Website: www.hatchersystema.com
Phone: (704)905-5123
Address: 717 Atando Avenue, Charlotte
Cost: Free

Photos: Fight Like a Girl, Snookysmiles Photography, Jaime Kahn, Rae Images, Sandy Lawrence, Lynn Gorski

North Carolina Ranked as Having America’s 12th Cheap Car Insurance

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North Carolina Ranked as Having America’s 12th Cheap Car Insurance
With average annual car insurance premiums on the rise, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its 2019 report on the States with the Cheapest & Most Expensive Car Insurance.

To determine the cheapest car insurance options in North Carolina and the U.S. overall, WalletHub obtained 206,974 quotes across 47 states.

North Carolina’s Ranked 12th in the nation for Cheap Car Insurance, with the following companies ranking as the cheapest in our state:

  1. GEICO
  2. Progressive
  3. AllState
  4. Liberty Mutual
  5. The General

The Tar Heel state ranked just behind Wisconsin and just ahead of Kansas in the report;

Source: WalletHub

Other Key Findings:

  • 54 million Americans say they don’t understand their car insurance.
  • 75% of drivers say they want the best car insurance, not the cheapest coverage.
  • 14% of people say they would not buy car insurance if not legally required (millennials are 2X more likely than boomers to agree).
  • 71% of people say it’s unfair for gender to be a factor in car insurance pricing, and 65% feel the same way about credit scores affecting car insurance costs.

NoDa’s Salud Beer Shop Was Just Ranked The #1 Beer Bar in America

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NoDa’s Salud Beer Shop Was Just Ranked The #1 Beer Bar in America

Charlotte’s most iconic beer shop was just ranked by USA Today as the #1 Best Beer Bar in America.

According to the national publication, “Salud Beer Shop in Charlotte’s North Davidson neighborhood has grown into a local favorite beer bar, complete with 16 taps and hundreds of bottled craft beers from around the world.” 

To determine the top 10, a panel of beer experts first nominated 20 beer shops across the country, then USA Today readers voted on their favorite in a national survey.

According to the results of the survey, the top 10 Best Beer Bar in America are;

  1. Salud Beer Shop – Charlotte
  2. Max’s Taphouse – Baltimore
  3. HopCat – Grand Rapids, Mich.
  4. Hopleaf Bar – Chicago
  5. Novare Res Bier Café – Portland, Maine
  6. As Is – New York
  7. Belmont Station – Portland, Ore.
  8. The Avenue Pub – New Orleans
  9. Monk’s Café – Philadelphia
  10. The Brass Tap – Vineland, N.J.

Salud first opened in 2012 in the former Realeyes Bookstore, at what was then the far end of NoDa (before the Divine Barrel and Bold Missy breweries extended Charlotte’s arts district a couple more blocks).

Husband and wife team Jason and Dairelyn Glunt opened one of our cities first true beer shops soon after NoDa Brewing and Birdsong Brewing opened their flagship locations down the street.

In addition to America’s best beer shop, the Glunts recently launched their own brewery upstairs (Salud Cerveceria) and an in-house pizza kitchen.

Way to go Salud! 

Charlotte’s 10 Worst Restaurant Health Scores In March 2019

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Charlotte’s 10 Worst Restaurant Health Scores In March 2019

Even though the Charlotte region’s restaurant selection continues to grow, so does our population, and some restaurants are taking advantage of this growing customer base by letting their health standards slide.

Some of the most common reasons for low scores were food handlers not washing their hands properly, contaminated food containers, and improper food temperatures (many restaurants are starting to use infrared thermometers to avoid this). You can see exactly what the inspectors look for on this blank copy of an inspection report.

These were the top 10 worst inspection scores in Mecklenburg County for the month of March:

#10 Zoes Kitchen

6100 FAIRVIEW RD, CHARLOTTE NC 28210
Scored 90 (A) on 3/12/2019

They had the following violations;

  • Observed food employee touch raw salmon kabob, touch in use utensil with same gloves and donned new gloves before conducting food prep with ready to eat foods without any hand washing occurring in between.
  • Observed par cook lamb balls being stored over ready to eat steak roll ups and produce in the walk in cooler. Carrots and onions were being stored on the floor near hand sink in back prep area and on the walk in cooler floor.
  • Interior of ice machine contained heavy amounts of mold buildup.
  • Vegetable Soup and rice were hot holding on top of oven unit at <135 degrees.
  • Sliced tomatoes on flip top unit, cooked vegetables stored inside of reach in and on flip top unit were cold holding >45 degrees. Raw chicken was cold holding at 45 degrees in refrig. drawer.

#9 Ilios Noche

11508 PROVIDENCE RD., CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Scored 87.5 (B) on 3/15/2019 (rescored a 98 on 4/1)

They had the following violations;

  • Observed dish machine not set up with container of chlorine sanitizer but instead had container of rinse aid in its place. Dish machine not set up to properly wash, rinse and sanitize food contact surfaces.
  • Observed container of raw chicken stored in contact with container of raw lamb.
  • Observed container of lamb stored on salmon in tall prep refrigerator.
  • Observed raw shell eggs stored over cheese in walk in cooler.
  •  Observed chemical dish machine registering 0ppm chlorine in kitchen.
  • Observed 2 buckets of rinse aid and rinse aid container installed in place of sanitizer that should have been installed to ensure unit was properly washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment.
  • Observed marinara sauce reheating on holding unit.
  • Observed Pasta overstacked in flip top prep unit at 45 degrees F in unit overnight.
  • Observed ribs with date of preparation of 3/11 and at 42 degrees F, chicken cold held overnight at 43 degrees F in rear walk in cooler area.
  • Observed container of lamb and raw chicken cold held at 42 degrees F in tall prep refrigerator.
  • Observed dish machine at bar testing above 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.
  • Observed quat sanitizer at 3 compartment sink above 400ppm as registered on test kit.

#8 Jasmin Grill

5033 SOUTH BLVD, CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Scored 87 (B) on 3/25/2019

They had the following critical violations;

  • Stopped PIC as he put on gloves and directed him to wash his hands before putting them on.
  • Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp and falafel mix.
  • Sanitizer in dish machine was 0ppm Chlorine.
  • Walk-in cooler was holding foods above 45F. Average temperature of food in unit was 45-50F. Staff are going in and out of cooler and not closing the door.
  • No consumer advisory is on the menu.
  • Observed semolina, sugar and lentils in open bags on shelving by the oven.

#7 Waffle House #2043

2125 W ARROWOOD RD., CHARLOTTE NC 28217
Scored 87.5 (B) on 3/7/2019 (rescored a 93.5 on 3/29)

They had the following violations;

  • Observed food employee pick box of gloves off the floor, then proceed to prepare food.
  • Observed two large boxes of syrup sitting on top of hand sink near ice machine.
  • Observed max surface temperature reachec in dish machine of 152 F in a temperature sanitizing dish machine.
  • Observed mold buildup on interior surface of ice machine.
  • Observed containers of sausage gravy and waffle batter that were 47 F stored in refrigeration units. Items were prepared yesterday afternoon.
  • Observed bag of sliced lettuce that were not dated once opened.

#6 Clutch

601 S CEDAR ST, CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Scored 87 (B) on 3/15/2019 (rescored a 92.5 (A) on 4/4)

They had the following violations;

  • Observed employee drink stored on cart comingled with wing sauces.
  • Observed employees wash hands for less than 15 seconds several times.
  • Observed employees turn off faucet with barehands, not a papertowel or other barrier.
  • Observed employee washing dishes repeatedly not change gloves and wash hands between dirty and clean dishes.
  • Observed employees handle raw foods and then ready to eat foods with no glove change.
  • Observed several scoops/spoons stored as clean with food residue and debris.
  • Observed several food items at 3-3.5hours after preparation still 55F and above, cooling in prep top coolers.
  • Observed hard boiled eggs still at 57F at 5 hours post cooking.
  • Observed several items including chili and beer cheese cooled to above 41F from yesterday.
  • Observed 2 large prep coolers holding all food above 41F and 45F.
  • Observed cooler drawers holding some food items above 41F and 45F.
  • Observed no date mark on goat cheese spread.

#5 Gridiron

13105 S TRYON ST., CHARLOTTE NC 28278
Scored 85.5 (B) on 3/18/2019

They had the following violations;

  • Observed waiter barehand contact slices of bread and place in toaster.
  • Observed trash can blocking bar handsink.
  • Observed no paper towels at bar handsink.
  • Observed raw salmon stored above ready to eat gravy and raw beef stored above RTE chicken/beef stock.
  • Observed multiple plates with food debris stored as clean.
  • Observed FCS of deli slicer with heavy food debris build up.
  • Observed cooked sausages hot holding below 135F
  • Observed raw eggs, sauteed veggies, veggie soup, and gravy cold holding above 41F (see temp chart).
  • Observed several items such as gravy, cooked veggies, and chicken stock made the day prior without a date mark.
  • Observed opened/prepped fresh mozzarella, sausage dip, beef stock, coleslaw (2/19), pasta (3/11), chicken wings (3/9), and beef sausages not date marked, held past 7 days, or improperly labeled.

#4 Ed’s Tavern

2200 PARK ROAD, CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Scored 85 (B) on 3/18/2019

They had the following violations;

  • Observed no paper towels at prep line handsink.
  • Observed no handsoap near dish machine hand sink.
  • Observed raw shell eggs stored behind avocados and ready to eat foods in the top sandwich prep cooler.
  • Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler stored directly beside box of tortillas and hotdogs.
  • Observed quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution in sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM.
  • Observed quaternary ammonia dispenser providing sanitizer at 0 ppm at the three compartment sink.
  • Observed chlorine sanitizer at the bar dishwasher at 0 PPM. CDI. The quaternary ammonia sanitizer was remade manually to 400 PPM.
  • Observed tomato soup cooling at a rate of .38F/minute. To achieve proper cooling from 135F to 70F, it must cool at a rate of .54F/minute. Per PIC, the tomato soup had been cooling for approximately half hour when first cooling temperature was taken.
  • Observed sliced tomatoes, cut leaf lettuce, black beans, boiled eggs, grilled onions, and buttermilk bath for fried items held above 41F (see temperature chart).
  • Observed container of taco meat in low boy and pasta salad in reach in cooler made yesterday without a date mark.
  • Observed grilled chicken held on time per PIC but not labeled with time sticker.

#3 Eddie V Seafood

101 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE NC 28280
Scored 83.5 (B) on 3/7/2019 (rescored a 92 (A) on 4/3)

They had the following critical violations;

  • Through discussion, several employees were unable to provide food borne illnesses and symptoms that they should not come to work with. One employee was able to name all illnesses.
  • Observed employee drink stored on prep top in back kitchen, and on front line.
  • Observed employee wash hands and then turn off faucet with barehands.
  • Observed employee handle dirty dishes and then change gloves but not wash hands before donning gloves.
  • Observed drink dumped in handsink at 3-comp sink.
  • Observed large amount of ice in handsink at bar.
  • Observed employee load dirty dishes and then move to and handle clean dishes.
  • Observed raw fish stored behind ready to eat crab in cooler drawer at steak station.
  • Observed raw tuna stored behind ready to eat shrimp in cooler drawer at oyster station.
  • Observed baked potatoes cooling at a rate of .23F/min, and then .025F/min.
  • Observed cheese sauce at 2 hours after cooling began, above 70F.
  • Observed mashed potatoes in bowls held hot in salamander below 135F.
  • Observed corn, spinach, carrots, tapenade, and chopped beef in prep top units above 41F, some over 45F.
  • Observed beets date marked 2/26, veal jus marked 2/28, and caesar dressing date marked 2/28.
  • Observed no date mark on liquid egg yolks or creme fraiche in walk in cooler.
  • Observed mozzarella cheese with no time stamp 2 times during inspection.

#2 Emzy Sushi Bar & Asian Kitchen

550 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Scored 82 (B) on 3/22/2019

They had the following violations;

  • Observed overall lack of control in kitchen as evidenced by poor handwashing, poor cooling, poor storage order, and poor cold holding.
  • Observed employees turn off faucet with barehands after washing them.
  • Observed employee handle dirty dishes and then move straight to expediting food and adding garnishes.
  • Observed unwashed produce stored over ready to eat foods and washed produce in walk in cooler.
  • Observed pans of raw chicken stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in freezer. Items were out of commercial packaging.
  • Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler.
  • Observed several items above 41F (udon noodle, lettuce, salmon, garlic in oil) and some above 45F (masago, edamame, tofu) in facility.

#1 Boiling Pot/China GoGo

7010 SMITH CORNERS, CHARLOTTE NC 28269
Scored 80 (B) on 3/10/2019 (rescored a 94 (A) on 3/17)

They had the following violations;

  • Observed overall lack of control in kitchen based on improper handwashing, improper glove usage, lack of cold holding, lack of hot holding, lack of cooling, and cross-contamination issues.
  • Observed employees wash hands and turn off faucet with bare hands, therefore recontaminating hands.
  • Observed front of house employees don gloves with no handwash.
  • Observed unwashed produce stored over ready to eat foods in coolers throughout the facility.
  • Observed raw beef, raw chicken, and raw pork comingled in same pan in reach in freezer. Keep species separate and store based on final cook temperatures.
  • Observed staff slice raw beef and then raw chicken on the same slicer with no cleaning between proteins.
  • Observed front of house employees doff gloves, serve food to customer, come back and don same gloves.
  • Observed raw eggs stored over vegetables in walk in.
  • Observed slicer with heavy debris build up.
  • Observed can opener blade with food build up.
  • Observed quat sanitizer dispenser dispensing sanitizer below 200ppm.
  • Observed fried tofu at 100F after 4 hours; miso soup cooling at a rate of .37F/min, and kimchi soup cooling at a rate of .31F/min in first cooling parameter.
  • Observed bus tubs of rice and chicken cooling from yesterday still at 47F.
  • Observed bus tub of chicken still at 81F after 4 hours.
  • Observed soups below 135F on stove with burners turned off.
  • Observed several food items holding above 41F (beef, cabbage, shrimp sauce, pork, noodles) throughout facility and many above 45F (tofu, chicken, fried rice, fried taro, fried tofu, cheese, sausage, blue crab, crawfish, calamari, mussels, shrimp, clams).
  • Observed several items held more than 24 hours with no date marking.
  • Observed cabbage, black fungus, and tofu held on TPHC with no time labeling.

If you’d like to monitor health scores or do a quick search for a restaurant you’re about to eat at, check out North Carolina’s health inspection database here.

Fisher-Price Issues Warning About Their Infant Sleepers After 10 Deaths Reported

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Fisher-Price Issues Warning About Their Infant Sleepers After 10 Deaths Reported

A national warning has just been sent out by the US Consumer Safety Commission after at least 10 deaths have been reported from using Fisher-Price’s Rock ‘n Play infant sleeper device.

They sent out a statement yesterday noting that they are “aware of 10 infant deaths in the Rock ‘n Play that have occurred since 2015, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side, while unrestrained.”

They recommend consumers stop using the product after their children turn 3 months old, or “as soon as an infant exhibits rollover capabilities”.

Fisher-Price’s general manager Chuck Scothon issued a statement this past Friday, stating that the Rock ‘n Play meets all “applicable safety standards”, and added that “Fisher-Price and every one of our employees take the responsibility of being part of your family seriously, and we are committed to earning that trust every day”.
As of April 6th, the Rock ‘n Play sleepers are still being sold online.

Charlotte’s Boys & Girls Club to Host Community Leaders For National Observance

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Charlotte’s Boys & Girls Club to Host Community Leaders For National Observance

National Boys & Girls Club Week is a week set aside each year to raise awareness of the impact of the Club programs across the country and encourage interaction between the Club members and the community. Next week, April 8-12, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte is joining in the celebration by hosting “community leader readers” at its area Clubs to read to the members.

“Reading is foundational to the success of our kids, and we also want to continue to have opportunities for our members to interact with local leaders,” said Marty Clary, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte. “We believe our members will be inspired by meeting our guests during the week … and we think our guests will be energized as well.”

Here is the planned schedule of who will be reading at the local Clubs.

  • Monday, April 8 – Mick Mixon, radio play-by-play voice of the Carolina Panthers, at Milton Road Club (2901 Milton Road)
  • Monday, April 8 – CMPD, at the Belmont Avenue Club (901 Belmont Avenue)
  • Tuesday, April 9 – Braxton Winston, Charlotte City Council, at Dillehay Courts Club (2600 North Pine Street)
  • Wednesday, April 10 – Tim Miner and Matt Olin, from Charlotte is Creative, at the Marsh Road Club (940 Marsh Road)
  • Thursday, April 11 – Clayton Wilcox, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, at the Dwight Howard Club at Starmount Academy
  • Friday, April 12 – Major Larry Broome, area commander for The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte, at the Center of Hope Club

For more than 80 years, The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte (which includes the Clubs in Union County) have been serving at-risk youth in the community, creating a positive environment to help children excel in school and succeed in life. For only $5, school-aged children in Mecklenburg and Union counties can join the Boys & Girls Clubs, which provide a safe, positive, and fun place to spend time after school. The cost of membership is offset by contributions from the community. To donate to the Great Futures campaign, visit The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Charlotte’s website at www.bgccharlotte.org/greatfutures.

NC Wildlife Commission Opening Hatchery-Stocked Trout Waters Today at 7am

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NC Wildlife Commission Opening Hatchery-Stocked Trout Waters Today at 7am

This morning at 7am, The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is officially opening over 900 miles of Hatchery-stocked Trout Waters.

North Carolina anglers now have a limited window to harvest up to 7 trout per day every day with no minimum sizes and no restrictions to bait they can use.

The Commission has also posted the full Hatchery-Supported Trout Waters stocking schedule to inform anglers which days each body of water is being stocked with fresh trout.

In the coming months, NC Wildlife staff plan to stock nearly 930,000 trout — most being at least 10 inches in length, and about 4% being over 14 inches in length. The trout will come from 2 massive hatcheries in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

This limited season on publicly-stocked waters will run through Feb. 29, 2020.

To see a complete list of all Hatchery Supported Trout Waters and trout maps, you can go to the Commission’s trout fishing page here.

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