Charlotte restaurant cited for unapproved kitchen equipment: Scores (June 20)
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- Vibe Cafe & Wine Bar received a B grade after health violations on June 13.
- Unapproved kitchen equipment and food on the floor contributed to the violations.
- Out of 182 inspections from June 13-19, only one Charlotte restaurant scored a B.
A south Charlotte restaurant received a “B” grade from the Mecklenburg County Health Department for numerous health violations, including using certain kitchen equipment without county approval and food stored on the floor.
Vibe Cafe & Wine Bar (1315 East Blvd. in Charlotte) received an 85% score during an inspection on Friday, June 13.
Inspectors cited the restaurant after they found a hood, pizza oven, fryer and flat top grill that had not been approved by the county fire department or health department, county documents show.
Other violations the restaurant was cited for include:
Charcoal in handwashing sink
Fry oil and jarred items stored on the floor
Kitchen equipment with food debris
Empty boxes stored in prep area
Perishable food without date marks
This is the restaurant’s first “B” grade.
Mecklenburg County sanitation scores
The Mecklenburg County sanitation grades database shows that at least 182 restaurant inspections were completed June 13-19.
▪ Most restaurants received an A grade, or a score of at least 90%.
▪ One restaurant received a B grade, or a score of at least 80% but lower than 90%.
How to search NC restaurant inspection scores
Sanitation scores and their corresponding letter grades are used in North Carolina to assess restaurants’ adherence to rules and standards intended to mitigate and prevent the spread of food-borne illnesses.
You’ve likely seen sanitation grade cards at restaurants you’ve visited, and The News & Observer previously explained what those scores mean and how they’re calculated.
According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70%.
You can search all restaurant inspections in Mecklenburg County at public.cdpehs.com.
