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NameCOWFISH, THE
Address4310 SHARON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/28/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed chopped cabbage in cole slaw mix cold holding above 41F and backstock at 42F in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC cooled to 41 within 4-hour time window. Monitor temperatures throughout day as required under PIC duties and determine if facility would like to use TPHC instead. -0- 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 .
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed dish employee towel drying bento boxes before pyramid stacking. Allow these items to air dry. -.5-
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 clean ice wands stored directly on floor in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC washed, rinsed and sanitized, then wrapped before re-freezing. Keep protected once clean. -.5-
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No Yes 5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed spring-loaded hose in use without a continuous pressure backflow device. VR no later than 03/03/2026 to ensure facility has installed a continuous pressure backflow preventer. -1- 5-205.12 Avoid creating a cross-connection between potable and non-potable water sources. Observed hose for pre-soak solution submerged in side solution with soiled dishes inside. CDI - Hose removed and EHS explained the risk.