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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 4/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsDuring visit EHS investigated unconfirmed foodborne illness related to chicken wings, Mac&cheese, yams, corn muffins, and red velvet cake.

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 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. No paper towels at bar handsink. CDI- PIC provided a roll. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Missing handwash signs in men’s room and bar sink. CDI- EHS provided.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed canned peppers being held above 41F in flip top unit. PIC stated item had been placed in unit after removal from can. CDI- PIC removed item to rapidly cool due to being within parameters. 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 .
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 bin of Mac & cheese, bin of green beans, cooling at rate below .12F/min in walk-in due to being held in densely packed containers. Green beans were densely packed with lidding. CDI- PIC removed lidding and had items placed in walk-in freezer. *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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
38 2 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 in dish pit and prep sink area. Small flying insects on racks holding aluminum pans. *REPEAT* increase pest control monitoring.
40 0 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee with unrestrained body hair. CDI- PIC discussed with employee a way to restrain hair in addition to hair net.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed wiping cloths maintained on prep table visibly soiled. CDI- PIC had cloths removed.
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 fan above prep table and cookline unclean, floor of walk-in under racks needing cleaning, gaskets of cold holding units needing cleaning. *REPEAT*