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NameMR CHARLES CHICKEN AND FISH UPTOWN
Address413 DALTON AV
SUITE F
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/19/2025
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General CommentsEstablishment uses TPHC for items on hot line as well as items in ice baths. Written TPHC procedures are posted on office door. Establishment offers ground beef burgers and salmon cooked to order. Salmon is aquaculture raised and pellet fed.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed handwashing sink without handwashing signage in kitchen. CDI - Handwashing signage was given to PIC and posted on paper towel dispenser. -0 points-
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw ground beef stored above ready to eat hot dogs in refrigerated drawer. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. -1.5 points- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
28 0 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 container of epoxy adhesive stored with brown gravy mix and cooking oils on shelving. CDI - Adhesive was taken to designated chemical storage area. -0 points-
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 large covered pots of cooked green beans and gravy cooling in walk in cooler. CDI - Covers were removed to allow cold air to circulate in and around food. -0 points- 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 0.50 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 salmon thawing in reach in coolers, refrigerated drawers, and walk in cooler without being removed from ROP packaging. CDI - PIC removed salmon from packaging. Approved thawing methods for ROP fish were discussed with PIC. -0.5 points-
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 box of raw ground beef stored on shelf in walk in freezer that is less than 6 inches from the floor. -0 points-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed in-use sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen. -0 points-
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 heavy build up of food debris on reach in door handles and inside reach in coolers. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0 points-