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NameHEIST BREWERY
Address2909 N DAVIDSON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/29/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General CommentsEHS trainee M. King led inspection while REHS N. Wilkins observed and assisted with education and corrective actions.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (D) Wash hands after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking out of a container that does not have a straw and lid.- P Observed food employees eating at prep line over prep table upon EHS arrival. No handwash was observed after eating, before working with cleaned equipment. CDI- EHS discuss with employees proper handwashing before returning to task. Food employees complied. 2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed food employee wash hands at sink without use of soap or paper towels. Food employee washed hands for 10 seconds and did not use a barrier to turn off the faucet. Food employee proceeded to dry hands with a dry dish towel stored on top of the prep table. CDI- EHS stepped in and educated food employee on the proper procedures for hand washing. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. SEE COMMENT BELOW. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed hand sink behind pizza oven not stocked with hand soap or paper towels. CDI- Food employee restocked both items.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed plates stored as clean to have debris on the food contact surface of the plate. CDI- PIC removed plates to be w/r/s. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
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 cooked pork and sliced tomatoes in the prep top cold holding above 41F. Sliced tomatoes were over stacked and PIC stated items are stored in the unit overnight. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded top layer of tomatoes that were out of temperature and voluntarily discarded the pork. REPEAT. No escalation in points due to improvement from the last inspection. 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 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 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 feta, two containers of cut romaine and black bean veggie burgers without a label in the prep table behind the grill. CDI- PIC added labels to containers. REPEAT. 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 .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed several sanitizer bottles stored overtop prep tables, above single-service items and above clean dished. Ensure all toxic materials are stored to prevent contamination. CDI- PIC moved sanitizer bottles to bottom shelves to prevent contamination.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed heavy presence flying insects throughout front kitchen, crawling insects on floor of back kitchen. EHS asked about pest control in which the new PIC was unaware of updated pest control monitoring. Increase pest control. REPEAT.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoop stored in a container of room temperature water along with soda nozzles. CDI- PIC placed ice scoop to be w/r/s.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed several wooden boards used as a food contact surface that are in need of resealing or replacing. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk-in with multiple drips in unit. Dripping did not occur over food and PIC is to have unit assessed. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed rusted shelving in back kitchen. Increase frequency of changing out aluminum foil on lower shelves.
49 0 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 water pooling at bottom of prep unit in front kitchen, hood vent system needing cleaning.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 baseboarding needing repair and missing ceiling tiles needing to be replaced. 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 walls of front kitchen needing walls cleaned of food residues and splatter.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed water bottle stored on the prep table. CDI- PIC moved water bottle to the bottom shelf of the prep unit.