A98
MONARCH MARKET
101 N TRYON ST, STE 105, Charlotte, NC 28202
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110816
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedJun 24, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceNov 15, 2023
Score history
Nov 15, 2023Higher is betterJun 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 24, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE: EHS spoke with PIC about air conditioning issue. Air conditioning has not been working at the facility. All units have been affected due to the lack of A/C. EHS inspected Maroon market 6/24/26. During inspection EHS found that the prep top was not functioning as stated my the PIC at Maroon Market. The ambient air temp was 65F. Facility currently has very limited volume and is able to serve out of the cold drawers for now. EHS will verify that the unit is fixed within 3 days. Kitchen area was very hot during inspection. If facilities are not able to safely serve food due to increased temperatures, facilities will have to close. EHS asked to speak with owner of the operation, however PIC did not have a contact.
EHS spoke with several vendors at Monarch market about the air conditioning issue. Several vendors have had issues with keeping up with food temperatures since the air conditioning stopped working. Food safety needs to be maintained at all times. If food safety cannot be maintained, push for compliance will follow.
For questions please contact EHS at 980.402.4689
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at back handwashing sink. CDI- Paper towels provided
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at hand sink. CDI- Soap provided.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P. Observed dish machines at the bars not functioning. PIC will call to get dish machine serviced. PIC will use BOH dish machine until fixed.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
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 single service items stored on the floor in shared space.
Dec 12, 2024 A 98 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed multiple unlabeled points of storage (standing commercial freezers, reach in freezer, shelves and cages, etc.) for various vendors with no distinguishing labels. Facility will verify that each storage point is labeled for the individual establishment utilizing the storage.
EHS observed one (1) non commercial standing freezer within shared area. Per conversation with PIC, this freezer was not provided by Monarch Market; suspected establishment shall remove non commercial freezer from shared storage space and utilize only approved NSF/ANSI certified or equivalent certified equipment.
Primary permit holder does not produce or sell food.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed men’s restroom and back area handwash without handwashing signage. CDI - EHS affixed handwashing stickers to handwashing areas and provided stickers to PIC. REPEAT.
Note: No escalation in point deduction due to improvement from previous inspection. EHS observed accessible and properly maintained handsink throughout permitted space.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thermometer for the measuring of shared facility equipment (three compartment sink temperatures, shared area freezers, etc.) A verification will occur no later than 12/22/2024.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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 approximately three (3) stacks of unopened single service articles (to go lids and boxes) on the floor of shared downstairs storage area. Facility shall verify that permitted establishments have the necessary equipment and storage space; if permitted space is exceeded, facility shall advise individual establishments remove or store their excess supplies as needed.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Repeat violation
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf. Observed no thermometer for testing final rinse temperature of high temp dishmachine. A verification will occur no later than 12/22/2024. REPEAT.
Note: No escalation in point deduction; EHS observed facility access to tests kit for three compartment sink (the primary point of food contact surface cleaning in facility). Required verification of facility access to equipment following previous inspection was not conducted.
#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 one (1) unattached soap dispenser within employee bathroom. Soap was readily accessible. Replace, remove, or reaffix soap dispenser to wall.
Nov 15, 2023 A 98.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Primary permit holder does not produce food.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P. Observed employee in back of house handling dirty trays and then unloading clean trays without hand washing in between. CDI: education provided to PIC; employee washed hands.
#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 provided at back handsink. CDI: PIC provided paper towels.
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signs in employee and customer shared restrooms. CDI: handwashing signs were provided by EHS.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed several shared back of house chest freezers that were listed/rated for “household use”.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf. Observed no thermometer for testing final rinse temperature of high temp dishmachine.
VR required in 10 days.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MONARCH MARKET” or State ID 20600110816). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.