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NameTHOMAS STREET TAVERN
Address1218 THOMAS AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/24/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. -Observed no certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
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 few pans with visible food debris and sticker residue, stacked on top of each other and stored as clean. Ensure sticker residue is removed from dishes during the wash/rinse/sanitize process. -CDI- Pans were moved back to be re-washed/rinsed/sanitized. 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 .
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) -Observed cut cabbage, sliced roast beef, cooked penne pasta, grilled mushrooms, hard boiled eggs, clover sprouts without date marks. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the cabbage, penne pasta, and mushrooms. PIC properly added date mark to eggs, roast beef, and sprouts. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf -Observed no label on sanitizer bottle. -CDI- Bottle was relabeled. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P -Observed sanitizer spray bottle hanging on dry storage shelf above open containers of spices. -CDI- Sanitizer was relocated to bottom shelf to prevent contamination.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. -Observed boxes of single-service (to-go containers) stored directly on the ground in the outside storage shed. Store off the ground.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf -Observed no quaternary sanitizer (for 3-compartment sink) or chlorine sanitizer (for dish machine) test strips onsite during inspection. Obtain both quat and chlorine test strips. -10 day verification visit required-
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 buildup of food debris on shelves in WIC. Increase frequency of cleaning shelves.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes 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 floor in WIC with buildup of dark residue and food debris. Observed walls behind dry storage and 3-compartment sink with dark buildup. Clean with more frequency. -REPEAT-