‘Several flies’ and food scraps at Charlotte restaurant: July 26 inspection scores
A north Charlotte restaurant received a “B” grade from the Mecklenburg County Health Department for numerous health violations, including the presence of insects and colorful buildup inside of an ice machine.
▪ Niki’s Food Shop, 2200 Beatties Ford Rd., received a score of 83 during its July 26 inspection.
Health department inspectors cited the restaurant after finding “several flies throughout the facility,” documents show.
Inspectors also dinged the restaurant when “dark yellow and pink buildup” was found inside of its ice machine, documents show.
Other violations the restaurant was cited for include:
Raw chicken stored above required temperatures.
Raw ground beef and fish stored above ready-to-eat chicken wings
Food debris and grease residue on floors and walls
This is the restaurant’s first “B” grade.
According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70 percent.
The Charlotte Observer contacted the restaurant for comment regarding its score prior to publication.
