‘Fuzzy buildup’ & charcoal on chicken in Charlotte restaurant: Scores (Aug. 1)
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- Shane’s Rib Shack received a B grade after inspectors cited multiple violations.
- Jersey Mike’s and Imperial Treasure also scored below 90% during inspections.
- Most of the 135 inspections conducted between July 25–31 resulted in A grades.
A south Charlotte restaurant received a “B” grade from the Mecklenburg County Health Department for numerous health violations, including dirty kitchen facilities and improper food preparation.
Shane’s Rib Shack (5220 New Fashion Way in Charlotte) received an 89% score during an inspection on Friday, July 25.
Inspectors cited the restaurant after finding “a piece of charcoal in direct contact with cooked ready-to-eat chicken tenders,” county documents show.
Other violations the restaurant was cited for include:
- Sanitizer solution in handwashing sink
- Fuzzy black buildup on shelves in walk-in cooler
- Residue on floors and walls throughout the facility
- Chicken wings, tenders and nuggets in reach-in cooler without dates
- Employee using bare hands to turn off faucet after washing hands
This is the restaurant’s fourth “B” grade. The most recent one occurred in March.
Mecklenburg County sanitation scores
The Mecklenburg County sanitation grades database shows that at least 135 restaurant inspections were completed July 25-31.
▪ Most restaurants received an A grade, or a score of at least 90%.
▪ Three restaurants received a B grade, or a score of at least 80% but lower than 90%.
▪ Jersey Mike’s Subs (10110 Johnston Rd. in Charlotte) received a score of 88% during an inspection on Thursday, July 31.
- The restaurant violated 13 standards, including improper handwashing procedures and dirty dishes stacked as clean.
- Most violations were corrected during the inspection.
- The restaurant previously scored 91.5% in March.
▪ The Imperial Treasure Ballantyne (14815 Ballantyne Village Way in Charlotte) received a score of 89% during an inspection on Tuesday, July 29.
- The restaurant violated 12 standards, including no soap at handwashing sink and food stored on the floor.
- Some violations were corrected during the inspection.
- The restaurant previously scored 93.5% in April.
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.
