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NameMIDTOWN TAVERN
Address1500 E 3RD ST
SUITE A
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/8/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed chicken wings cooled from 10/4 on a speedrack uncovered. CDI - food handler covered.
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 the can opener blade with food debris. CDI - Food handler took apart the can opener and rewashed and sanitized. Observed food debris and the dough mixer, was used a couple weeks ago. CDI- Food handler cleaned during the inspection, covered to protect from contamination until used again. 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 No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed buttermilk at 59 at the chicken breading station. CDI- food handler discarded, recommended that they use ice was some water to ensure buttermilk container stays submerged in the ice water to remain below 41F. 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 .
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed oil, water and margarine not properly labeled at the cookline. PIC stated the labels always fall off, recommended that they use a color coding system with bottle caps.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed a couple green buckets with soap but was told that these were sanitizer, tested at 0ppm, Food handler remade the sanitizer, sanitizer is correct now. Facility has red and green buckets, explained to the PIC that typically green is for soap+water and the red is for sanitizer.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. - Observed scoops in use for the bulk bins of tempura flour and breadcrumbs to be stored with their handles in direct contact with the food inside. CDI - Scoop handles removed and stored so that the handle does not touch the food inside.
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 all gaskets on all coolers throughout the kitchen with accumulation of food debris. Clean frequently to prevent buildup.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed the faucet to the right side food prep sink leaking when turned on. Repair by next inspection.
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 the ramp inside the walk in cooler missing screws and lifting up from the ground. Repair the ramp and replace all the missing screw. Observed the handsink is pulling away from the wall at the entrance of the kitchen. Reseal to the wall and maintain in good repair.