Charlotte's Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2024
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Public records show 14 inspections at Charlotte's Bar and Grill stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 26, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Charlotte's Bar and Grill squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH BUILD UP OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME-LIKE SUBSTANCES ALONG BOTTOM OF INTERIOR ICE PLATE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INDIVIDUALLY-WRAPPED UNCUT LETTUCE AND TOMATOES STORED IN ALUMINUM FOOD CONTAINER DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN AREA WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINER AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL MOPS, BROOMS, AND OTHER CLEANING EQUIPMENT ITEMS AND TOOLS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR AREA (NEAR ICE MACHINE) MAKING OBSERVING FLOORS AND WALLS FOR PEST ACTIVITY DIFFICULT. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT ITEMS AND REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE ACCESS TO FACILITY FLOORS AND OBSERVE FOR PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2321075 DATED 11/5/2019: " OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION ON 11/5/2019. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE EMPLOYEE AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR MEATS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PAPER MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A GREASE TRAP FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEES RESTROOM NOT CLOSING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR DOOR SO IT CAN BE SELF CLOSING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHT AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER HOT LINE IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPLACE BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON PREMISIS INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OD FIND THE LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE IF CON TAINED IN THE ICE MACHINE.
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Aug 29, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 21, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1970940 ISSUED ON 11-04-2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - Instructed facility to install and maintain splashguards at both sides of the kitchen exposed handsink.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BEER COOLER WITH WHITE MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP AND BEER SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND BAR.---------MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NEXT TO REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING DRAINLINE FROM SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINLINE DRAINING ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS, DUST PAN ETC) OFF THE FLOOR (NEXT TO MOPSINK).----------MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, PLASTIC CONTAINERS ETC UNDERNEATH AND SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 16, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain splashguards at both sides of the kitchen exposed handsink. Instructed facility to cease cooking nacho cheese in the store bought container. Instructed to use an appropriate cooking utensil/vessel and to maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation in the soda guns. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout behind and under equipment in the kitchen and bar area and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the walls and under the countertops at the bar to have dirt and debris accumulated on them. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no sink stoppers for the rear three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: Found food not protected: Observed a black, mold-like substance built up on the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to remove all ice, clean and sanitize machine, and maintain. Also found chips and jalapeno peppers out for customer self service without a lid or proper shield. Instructed facility all food must be properly protected at all times. Correct and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed facility to install and maintain splashguards at both sides of the kitchen exposed handsink. Instructed facility to cease cooking nacho cheese in the store bought container. Instructed to use an appropriate cooking utensil/vessel and to maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation in the soda guns. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout behind and under equipment in the kitchen and bar area and along walls. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the walls and under the countertops at the bar to have dirt and debris accumulated on them. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no sink stoppers for the rear three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain.
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Aug 22, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/LITTER ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM BEHIND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UPPER LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Jun 27, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.
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Jun 20, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED. NOTED BLACK AND PINK SLIME/MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AROUND PIPE OPENINGS WHERE THE WATER FLOW IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HAMBURGER, SANDWICHES, STEAK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE SCOOP (2) CONTAINER WITH BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOE EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Apr 15, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Cooler tracks of bar coolers need detailed cleaning(crevices)).
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Apr 5, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found/Observed rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4inch gap on bottom, and sides of door, citation issued#H000071329, with a court date of 5/12/2011 at 400 w superior in room 112 at 9:00am.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cabinet shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, door tracks of coolers in bar area need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink, and storage shelving need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling tile in mens bathroom shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in bar area, bathrooms need cleaning.
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Oct 25, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #159520 DATED 7/7/09. #32-MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR TO PROTECT THE ICE FROM DUST AND CONTAMINANTS.#35-CEILING VENTILATION COVER ABOVE THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL. #37- NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FILTER BY THE HOOD NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE THE SHELVINGS IN THE PREP AREA. STORE PENCILS ORGANIZER AND PAPERS/RECEIPT AWAY FROM THE CANNED FOODS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Charlotte's Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Charlotte's Bar and Grill on file is from Dec 26, 2024. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Charlotte's Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Charlotte's Bar and Grill.
Has Charlotte's Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Charlotte's Bar and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Charlotte's Bar and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Charlotte's Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Charlotte's Bar and Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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