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NameDEGENERATE, THE
Address2116 N DAVIDSON ST
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/11/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsAfter correction, temperature of TCS foods held in flip top decrease 2F-5F after 60 minutes. Facility maintains shell stock tags for mussels, steamed for service.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed TCS held in long flip top being maintained above 41F. CDI- after discussion, PIC had ice bags placed on top of TCS foods, pans halved to below the fill line, lids closed, and halved pans removed to Reach-in freezer to be rapidly cooled. 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 two large metal pans of chicken wings in walk-in prepped on 1/29, one metal pan of chicken wings and one metal pan of egg whites in flip top prepped on 1/29 and 2/4 respectively. 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 .
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf. Observed TCS foods held on time without start indicator. CDI- PIC had correct time marked on label. Ensure procedures for TPHC are adhered to.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed halved tomatoes being held in flip top after prep while lids were being maintained open. EHS discussed mass cooling with PIC regarding item #22, see for observation. CDI- see item #22. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed ROP not removed from packaging being held in grill drawers. CDI- EHS discussed removing ROP fish from packaging prior to thawing.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple flying pests in prep and dish pit area. EHS discussed pest control with PIC during inspection. *REPEAT*
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets on cold holding equipment on cookline in disrepair. 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 Walk-in cooler. During inspection EHS discussed using corrosion resistant paint.