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Name

THE ARTISANS PALATE

Address

1210 E 36TH ST

City/State/ZIP

CHARLOTTE

28205

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Mecklenburg

Inspection Date

7/22/2026

Final Score @ Grade

98.50

General Comments

EHS discussed obtaining product assessment for chow chow with ingredients including cut tomatoes, which are cold brined per the PIC, if the item is to be held outside of 7-day parameter. EHS to email information on how to obtain assessment. EHS discussed providing corrective actions when temps are recorded above 41F on temp log.

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
23	1.50	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 canned artichoke, tapenade, pork belly, and sliced green tomato chow chow, all being held outside of 7-day parameter. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. 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 .
39	0	Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display	No	No	No	3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food stored in crates on floor not above 6 inches.
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 shelving for sauce cups needing cleaning.
54	0	Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained	No	No	No	5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster without top lids.
55	0	Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean	No	No	No	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 ceiling vents with dust accumulation needing to be cleaned.