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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 2/17/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsEHS discussed updated menu to reflect food items no longer being offered undercooked, cooked to order, or containing undercooked ingredients. Item asterisked to consumer advisory include salmon, grilled to above 145F, and ground beef burgers, cooked fully as smash burgers. Prior to start of inspection EHS discussed location of score card. Ensure grade is easily visible upon entry.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed can opener blade with heavy food residue accumulation stored as clean. PIC stated item was last used on day prior. CDI- PIC removed item to dish machine. *REPEAT* 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 . 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed food thermometer stored as clean with residue accumulation on probe and grooves. CDI- PIC removed item to be cleaned and sanitized. 4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. Observed two knives stored in unclean area between flip top and prep table. CDI- PIC removed item to be w/r/s. 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 .
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 several pans of Mac & cheese cooling in WIC densely packed with tight fitting lids. CDI- EHS discussed effective cooling methods with PIC, Items found to be cooling in Walk-in Cooler were removed to Walk-in Freezer to be rapidly cooled. 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 .
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 small flying insects primarily in dish pit area during inspection. EHS discussed pest control practices with PIC who stated that drains are bleached nightly, work order will be put in for drain cleaning. *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 units in disrepair near cookline.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes 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 area between flip top and prep table with heavy debris accumulation, fan stored on top of flip top prep shelf with dust and residue accumulation, top of dish machine with heavy residue accumulation, and floor of WIC with debris accumulation below storage racks. Increase cleaning frequency. *REPEAT*
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed handsinks in kitchen needing cleaning.
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 areas under and behind equipment throughout kitchen in need of cleaning. Increase cleaning frequency.