A98

MOOSEHEAD GRILL

1807 MONTFORD DR, Charlotte, NC 28209

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060012933

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedOct 26, 2026

Inspections on record37

On record sinceOct 10, 2013

Score history

Oct 10, 2013Higher is betterOct 26, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 26, 2026 A 98 · 6 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. EHS observed a chili, queso, salsa and salads that were not cooling and were not covered. CDI- PIC covered items. **REPEAT** -1.5-

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P EHS observed chicken wings in baskets in fryer that were holding between 145-115F. CDI- PIC moved items to walk to cool as PIC stated they were cooked 20 minutes prior. -0- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. EHS observed several flies in the facility during inspection. -0-

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. EHS observed prep unit near grills with damage to the doors where it is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. EHS observed legs of prep tables rusting. -0-

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Repeat violation

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. EHS observed food build up in lowboy portion of prep units and on doors of units. Gaskets on unit near grills in need of cleaning. EHS observed mats used on storage racks in need of more frequent cleaning. **REPEAT** -0.5-

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. EHS observed visible food build-up on walls.

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Jun 24, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. EHS observed a grilled onions (x2) and salads that were not cooling and were not covered. CDI- PIC covered items. -0-

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. EHS observed a few metal and plastic containers with visible sticker residue present. Dishes were stacked so that sticker residue was a touching the food contact surface. CDI- Items were taken to dish area to be w/r/s. -1.5- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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Feb 4, 2026 A 97 · 5 violations

Inspector comments: EHS and PIC discussed placing chicken wings on time as a public health control (TPHC). PIC stated that they will typically bring out a bus tub of wings to use during the rush and place in on or under the counter. EHS advised that unless items are on held on time (TPHC) that they need to be kept either hot or cold. EHS provided PIC with a copy of the TPHC form via email.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at hand sink at start of inspection. CDI- Employee replenished paper towels. -1-

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and food stored on the floor of storage shed. -0-

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1

Repeat violation

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. -Observed wiping cloths stored in 0ppm quat sanitizer solution. -CDI- PIC remade sanitizer to correct concentration. **REPEAT** -1-

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5

4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed stacks of metal and plastic pans stored as clean and stacked wet. **REPEAT** -0.5-

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

Repeat violation

6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed multiple areas of the kitchen floor with low grout. Observed wall damage near back RIF where paneling is serpating from wall. Repair as soon as possible. **REPEAT** -0.5-

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Sep 22, 2025 A 97.5 · 6 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P Observed food employee handle raw chicken and then grab the grill spatula with the same gloves hands. CDI- EHS provided education and employee discarded gloves and correctly washed hands.

#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed Mac and cheese in the walk in cooler at 80F at 3:30PM. PIC stated that the product had been placed in the walk in cooler at 11:30AM. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the product. For more information please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple flies throughout the facility.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. -Observed wiping cloths stored in 0ppm bleach sanitizer solution. -CDI- PIC remade sanitizer to 100ppm bleach concentration. **REPEAT**

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed stacks of metal and plastic pans stored as clean and stacked wet.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed multiple areas of the Kitchen floor with low grout. Repair as soon as possible.

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Jun 9, 2025 A 98 · 5 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P -Observed house-made buttermilk ranch and roasted red peppers held past their 7-day maximum timeframe (prep date of 6/2). -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

Corrected during inspection

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. -Observed boxes of single service lids and to-go containers stored directly on the floor in the dry-storage shed outside. -CDI- PIC moved items on shelves at least 6 inches above the floor. -REPEAT-

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. -Observed no drain plug in dumpster outside. Obtain drain plug.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

Repeat violation

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. -Observed employee bag stored on shelf holding canned goods in dry storage, above customer food. -REPEAT-

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