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NameUPTOWN WING BAR
Address116 NORTH STERLING STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
MORGANTON NC 28655
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyBurke
Inspection Date 3/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsEHS has discussed with PIC about implementing a Risk Control Plan for Establishment.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 - Certified Food Protection Manager: At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager at time of inspection.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16 - Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding: Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. P Observed cooked chicken wings in main line 1 door cooler at 44-48F. CDI, chicken wings were placed in 1 door freezer to cool down. EHS will be providing a temperature log for chicken wings in 1 door cooler and discussed with PIC on plans to improve temperatures. PIC will be required to provide completed temperature logs by next inspection.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking: Date mark all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. Pf Observed chicken wings in 1 door cooler with no date. CDI, chicken wings were dated.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at frequency to prevent accumulation of soil residue. Observed heavy grease/food accumulation on exterior of equipment throughout kitchen.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 - Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Observed floors and walls throughout kitchen with accumulations of food debris and grease.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.110 - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. Observed employee book on make table cutting board.