A94.5

CRAFTY BURGR N TAP ANTIQUITY

21726 CATAWBA AV, SUITE B-1, Cornelius, NC 28031

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060018781

Latest gradeA (94.5)

Last inspectedOct 27, 2026

Inspections on record24

On record sinceApr 5, 2017

Score history

Apr 5, 2017Higher is betterOct 27, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 27, 2026 A 94.5 · 13 violations

Inspector comments: TPHC - Chicken Tenders, Buttermilk EHS recommends repairing the 3-compartment sink spray hose that hangs below the flood rim when off the hook.

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use

2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed an employee drink stored on top of a reach-in freezer.

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed an employee handle dirty dishes and then touch clean without washing. CDI - Employee was educated and dishes were rewashed. Observed an employee discard gloves after handling raw burger meat. He then donned gloves without washing hands. CDI - Employee was educated and they washed hands.

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 113-114 degree peppers and onions beside the grill. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.

#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 has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed pimento cheese past the 7-day date mark. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed missing time sticker for chicken tenders and buttermilk. CDI - Employee labeled them for the time they were removed from temperature control.

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed chemical bottles hanging above the server station prep top. CDI - Items were removed.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces.

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed a spatula sitting inside of 115 degree water next to the grill.

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed wet-stacked dishes.

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

4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed several spatulas with melted / chipped ends.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed a broken bell cap for the mop sink back flow prevention device. No points taken due to efforts to repair.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Repeat violation

REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed missing lid for the recycling dumpster. No increase in points due to establishment obtaining a drain plug.

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

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed two employee cell phone stored on shelves above food products.

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Jun 9, 2026 A 95.5 · 8 violations

Inspector comments: TPHC - Chicken Tenders, Buttermilk EHS recommends installing a spring on the prep area spray hose due to it hanging well below the flood rim. Spray hose was hung up on a hook during inspection today.

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed an employee handle a soiled wiping cloth, discard gloves and done new gloves without washing hands. CDI - Employee was educated and they washed hands.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed missing handwash signs for two separate kitchen hand sinks. Points decreased due to significant improvements on hand wash sinks from previous inspection.

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw ground beef stored above raw bacon in the low cooler. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order. Observed unwashed mushrooms stored above ready-to-eat cut tomatoes in the reach-in cooler.

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed only “salad” written for the TPHC policy with all check boxes marked for when time starts and both 4 and 6 hours checked. Establishment uses TPHC for chicken tenders and buttermilk only. CDI - TPHC policy was corrected and chicken/buttermilk was labeled for the time it was brought out of temperature control.

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

4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed wet-stacked dishes.

#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. Observed cardboard linings on the shelves above the prep coolers.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Repeat violation

REPEAT 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed a broken bell cap for the mop sink back flow prevention device. No points taken due to efforts to repair.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Repeat violation

REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed a recycling dumpster with no lids. Observed a missing drain plug. No increase in points due to managers making frequent phone calls to have the lids and drain plug replaced.

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Jan 9, 2026 A 94.5 · 8 violations

Inspector comments: TPHC - Buttermilk and Tenders (fryer)

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed ice in the bar hand sink. Observed a container of pimento cheese inside of one kitchen hand sink. Observed a missing hand wash sign at the bar hand sink. CDI - Items were removed from the hand sinks.

#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated

Corrected during inspection

3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed two dented cans in dry storage. CDI - Items were removed to be returned to the supplier.

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw eggs stored above sour cream and cilantro. CDI - Sour cream and cilantro were removed to a separate area.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Repeat violationFollow-up verification required

REPEAT 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 43-47 degree food in one prep cooler due to the breaker switching off. Breaker was reset but temperature did not come down by the end of inspection. Cooler was placed on 4-hour TPHC until the unit is repaired.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed buttermilk ranch and pimento cheese past the 7-day date mark. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusting shelves inside of reach-in coolers and prep coolers.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed a broken bell cap for the mop sink back flow prevention device.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Repeat violation

REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster doors.

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Aug 1, 2025 A 96.5 · 8 violations

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed missing soap for one hand sink at the beginning of inspection. Observed a wiping cloth draped over the prep area hand wash. CDI - Manager provided soap and wiping cloth was removed. Improvements from previous inspection due to no dishes inside of hand sinks.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all foods in the reach-in cooler above 41 degrees (see temperature chart) Commercially packaged cheese was moved to a separate cooler. All other TCS foods were voluntarily discarded.

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed two spray bottles of chemicals without labels. CDI - Manager labeled during inspection. 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed a can of RAID roach spray that is not approved for commercial food service. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Corrected during inspection

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee preparing food while wearing bracelets.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster and grease bin lids.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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 cracked floor tiles around the fryers.

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May 6, 2025 A 98 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. -Pf Observed measuring cup stored in prep area hand sink. CDI: PIC removed cup.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket on 2-door reach-in freezer next to fryers. REPEAT VIOLATION.

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Feb 4, 2025 A 93.5 · 5 violations

#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 beer cheese cooling too slowly to meet cooling parameters. See temperature chart and violation #33 for details. CDI: Education provided and PIC placed product into shallower portioned pans for more rapid cooling (80F in 10 minutes). REPEAT VIOLATION.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3

Repeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several TCS foods being held above 41F in salad make table and expo make table. Products with various prep dates ranging from 01/31/25-02/04/25. PIC stated product is removed from unit nightly, stored in 2-door coolers, and placed into unit between 10am-11am prior to opening. Ambient temps of salad unit 38F and expo unit 47F. Facility currently utilizes TPHC for other product so items placed on TPHC as short-term means of compliance (product to discarded @3pm and replaced with fresh product). EHS provided facility with Risk Control Plan/temperature logs. EHS will return within 3 days to verify units repaired and properly maintaining TCS foods at or below 41F. REPEAT VIOLATION. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1

Repeat violation

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed beer cheese cooling in deep plastic insert pan submerged in ice bath. Ice bath on surrounding container approx. halfway. CDI: Education provided and PIC placed product into shallower portioned pans for more rapid cooling (80F in 10 minutes). REPEAT VIOLATION.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket on 2-door reach-in freezer next to fryers. REPEAT VIOLATION.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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. Observed buildup on gaskets in 2-door reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen.

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Sep 3, 2024 A 95.5 · details not yet loaded