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NameCOWFISH, THE
Address4310 SHARON RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/24/2026
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
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P Observed employee place raw burgers on the grill then change gloves and continue to handle RTE foods. CDI hands washed.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw hamachi on top of pan of crab meat in bottom sushi case and raw tuna stored above cooked shrimp in reach in sushi case. CDI items relocated. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed employees use gloves to touch beard gaurd and clothes and continue food prep. CDI hands washed and gloves changed.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed two containers of cut cabbage for Cole slaw in walk in cooler at 42F. PIC cooled product to 41F before end of inspection. PIC unsure of temperaure variation. Suggest facility monitor items to ensure they are maintained at 41F. Observed kani in prep sushi top and lobster rolls in reach in on cook line above 42F. CDI items discarded. Repeat. 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 .
51 2 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes Yes No 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. CDI water turned off and pressure released from hose. Repeat.