Carolina Ale House
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Carolina Ale House stretching back to 2023. Carolina Ale House was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.
“Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Carolina Ale House's latest score of 64 falls below the Weston average of 72. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
64
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 3 live flying insects at dishwashing area. Operator killed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed TCS cheese cold held at 44F at flip top cooler. Per operator, cheese transfer to unit 30 minutes before the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on cheese for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with sanitizer at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At cookline.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked potatoes stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, item cooked yesterday more than 24 hours ago. Operator correctly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 1 co2 tank in storage area not secured . **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with long beard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Observed floor tiles missing at cookline.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with food items stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour and sugar removed from their original containers not labeled. Operator label containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Sep 19, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Service area- silverware spoons-manager removed to be wash -to go containers , employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled wiping cloths stored on a tray, under prep table in rear kitchen, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-14-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Bar area, hand wash sink.
33-06-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on cook line, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
82
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind bar.
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Expo cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag stored above single service sugar packets. Manager rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo line ; potato fries (112F - Hot Holding). Operator placed potato fries in fryer for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen cook line at fry station- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
82
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carolina Ale House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carolina Ale House on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carolina Ale House?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carolina Ale House.
How does Carolina Ale House compare to other restaurants in Weston?
Carolina Ale House most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Weston average of 72.
Has Carolina Ale House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carolina Ale House have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carolina Ale House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Carolina Ale House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carolina Ale House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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