U.S. National Whitewater Center kitchen cited for flies, dirty dishes in health inspection
A Charlotte eatery received a “B” score from the Mecklenburg County Health Department for multiple health violations, including the presence of flies and dirty dishes.
The catering kitchen at the U.S. National Whitewater Center at 5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy., inspected June 13, received a score of 85.
Health department inspectors cited the restaurant for flies in the kitchen, according to the inspection form. The eatery was also cited for food debris on dishes and improper storage of perishable foods.
Velvet Taco at Optimist Hall, 1115 N. Brevard St., also received a “B” grade with a score of 86.5 on its June 10 inspection.
The restaurant was cited for improper food storage after an inspector observed cooked salmon, tomatoes and lettuce stored in units above their recommended holding temperatures. Velvet Taco was also flagged for improper hand washing procedures after an employee was seen handling ready-to-eat foods immediately after touching raw salmon.
These were the first B scores for both eateries.
According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70 percent.
This story was originally published June 15, 2022 at 12:21 PM.
