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NameDB'S TAVERN
Address8155 ARDREY KELL RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28277
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsIt is noted that, per discussion with PIC, establishment does not offer or serve salmon undercooked although their menu has asterisking denoting that it may be ordered undercooked. Menus must be re-printed.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
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). Observed pack of hot dogs, jug of milk, and container of sour cream bearing no date marking in WIC. CDI - PIC verified open dates on items and placed labels accordingly. EHS observed good overall date marking system throughout facility. -0-
28 1 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 1 bottle of sanitizer stored on same shelf as plates designated for customer service and above single-service items in server alley. Also observed 1 bucket of sanitizer on prep sink (not in use at time) and 1 sanitizer bucket with 7 bottles of sanitizer on prep table. CDI - EHS re-located bottle to bottom shelf to eliminate risk of contamination. PIC relocated buckets and bottles from prep sink and table. -1-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple small flying pests throughout kitchen during inspection as well as sticky insect trapping devices with many small dead flying pests on them. Remove and replace saturated insect trapping devices as they get full.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards with deep grooving and discoloration. PIC states it is time to replace affected cutting boards, as they replace them twice a year. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed WIC with door in disrepair, rendering door unable to fully close behind person as they come in and out of cooler. Also observed not in use grill lowboy in disrepair. PIC states it does not work so they do not place items in it. REPEAT -1-
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 WIC shelving with food debris and buildup. Increase cleaning frequency. -0.5-
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed shared dumpster door ajar. Also observed garbage bag and cardboard boxes on ground surrounding dumpsters. -0-