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NameSTELLA NOVA BAR
Address3920 SHARON RD
UNIT 160
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28211
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/4/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P. Observed quail eggs with fuzzy dark build up. CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P. Observed raw quail eggs being stored above whipped cream and ginger in walk in cooler. CDI: Storage order was rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation REPEAT 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed food employee handle raw steak, wipe gloves on cloth then proceed to handle utensils and bulk food items. CDI: employee changed gloves and washed hands.
35 1 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf. Observed raw beef thawing at room temperature. CDI: Item was submerged in water and placed under running water.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed plastic containers being stored in bulk containers of rice. Observed spoon with handle down in bulk spices
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No REPEAT 4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed food employee cloth drying dishes.
48 1 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No Yes Yes REPEAT 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed facility without quat test strips. VERIFICATION 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 sides and bottom of reach in coolers and shelving with build up of debris. Clean as needed.