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NameRI RA IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT
Address208 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28202
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/2/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in low reach in unit. Raw chicken must be stored below other raw meat/ seafood items. CDI- Chicekn removed and relocated away from the fish. Observed raw sausage stored with bacon back unpackaged in the same container. CDI- sausage and bacon back separated. Keep grounds meats separate from regular cut meats. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed savory sour cream, ranch, tarter sauce and blue cheese in small cold well holding above 41F. Facility has had issues with the unit in the past. Unit thermometer was reading at 37F. All food was above 50F. PIC stated that the unit is too expensive to service again. Facility will discontinue use of small cold well. EHS has determined that based on capacity and number of cold holding units facility can discontinue use of the unit. Facility has enough tall reach ins, prep tops and low reach in units to properly functions without the use of the cold well. Observed buttermilk at fryers in ice holding above 41F. When using ice ensure that the ice surrounds the entirety of the container to promote cool air flow on all sides. This aids in maintaining proper food temperatures. CDI- All items removed and placed in the cooler to cool. Observed opened bagged lettuce holding above 41F in tall reach in. Discarded. Observed tomatoes and goat cheese in prep top holding above 41F. CDI- Discarded. 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 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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 eggs, blue cheese and lettuce without dated. CDI- Items dated. Observed quinoa 12/22, goat cheese 12/22, pickled onions 12/23. CDI- All items discarded. 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 .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used No Yes No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed salmon thawed in sealed vacuum packs. Cut out salmon while thawing.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed handles of prep top broken off. Get fixed.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 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 bin housing lids and knives in need of cleaning.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed low grout. EHS spoke with manager. Manager stated that they are closing on Monday to get the floors re-done. Grout will be refilled and tiles replaced. 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 floors in need of cleaning on expo line and at dish pit area. Low grout areas are collecting food. REPEAT