A95
PROSCIUTTOS PIZZERIA & PUB
20920 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD., Cornelius, NC 28031
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111588
New permit · first inspected Apr 2026. Earlier inspections may be listed under a previous permit if the business changed owners or remodeled.
Latest gradeA (95)
Last inspectedJul 23, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceApr 9, 2026
Score history
Apr 9, 2026Higher is betterJul 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 23, 2026 A 95 · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Transitional Items left to complete:
4) Repair or replace all light covers in the Pizza Kitchen
8) Re-caulk all hand sinks, prep sink and 3-compartment sink
9) Refinish drying racks above 3-compartment sink to make smooth and easily cleanable.
10) Resurface main kitchen floor so that it is smooth and easily cleanable
11) Repair / replace rubber baseboards throughout the kitchen
12) Repair or replace cracked FRP wall panels on either side of the back door
13) Resurface or replace walk-in cooler shelf that is rusting so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.
15) Repair the light gap on the side of the back kitchen door
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed food debris inside of the vegetable chopper. CDI - Item was removed to be re-cleaned. No points taken due to significant improvement from last inspection.
#19 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-403.11 (C), (D) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P
Observed 125 degree meatballs and marinara after 2 hours of being reheated in the steam well. CDI - Item was rapidly heated to 165 degrees on the stove.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
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)
Observed cut tomatoes past the 7-day date mark. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded. Improvements made from previous inspection.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
7-207.11 (B) Store labeled, employee medications to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and other food service related items. -P
Observed one spray bottle of chemical without a label. Observed single-service napkins stored below medications by the front register. CDI - Spray bottle was labeled. Medications were moved to bottom shelf.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
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 one bin if sugar without a label.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed utensils stored inside of a bin with food debris inside.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
Observed two prep cooler cutting boards with deep stains or cuts.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 grease an/or food debris on the sides of equipment and racks close to the dish machine.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed a broken / leaking faucet for the prep sink.
Apr 9, 2026 A 96 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Transitional Items left to complete:
1) Connect Pepsi Cooler to an approved floor drain
3) Re-grout floor near the Pizza Kitchen hand sink
4) Repair or replace all light covers in the Pizza Kitchen
5) Repair or replace water-damaged ceiling tiles in the Pizza Kitchen
6) Clean ceiling tiles in the main kitchen
8) Re-caulk all hand sinks, prep sink and 3-compartment sink
9) Refinish drying racks above 3-compartment sink to make smooth and easily cleanable.
10) Resurface main kitchen floor so that it is smooth and easily cleanable
11) Repair / replace rubber baseboards throughout the kitchen
12) Repair or replace cracked FRP wall panels on either side of the back door
13) Resurface or replace walk-in cooler shelf that is rusting so that they are smooth and easily cleanable.
14) Repair or replace pre-rinse spray hose so that it hangs one inch above the flood rim
15) Repair the light gap on the side of the back kitchen door
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur.
Observed an employee drink stored on a rack above vegetables.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink.
Observed missing hand wash signs in the left side restaurant restrooms.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed several container lids and other utensils stored as clean with food debris. CDI - Items were pulled down to be rewashed.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
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)
Observed Salami, Noodles, Ham, Prosciutto and Meatballs past the 7 day date mark. Observed missing date marks for open containers of cream. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
Observed two spray bottles of chemical without labels. CDI - Chef labeled during inspection.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
Observed open dumpster door and grease bin lid.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 heavy debris and syrup underneath the drink machine syrup boxes, next to the walk-in cooler.
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PROSCIUTTOS PIZZERIA & PUB” or State ID 20600111588). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.