A98.5
CRAIC,THE
4810 ASHLEY PARK LN, STE E, Charlotte, NC 28210
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111597
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedAug 20, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceApr 30, 2026
Score history
Apr 30, 2026Higher is betterAug 20, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 20, 2026 A 98.5 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Facility has scotch eggs on menu. Per PIC, eggs are cooked until jammy, cooled down, covered in raw sausage and bread crumbs, and fried to order. PIC stated egg yolk remains jammy after the second cook. REHS educated PIC on non-continuous cooking and its requirements. PIC opted to remove item from menu until a compliant process can be implemented.
#14 · Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Corrected during inspection
3-402.11 and 3-402.12 Provide records from supplier to guarantee fish served raw or undercooked is free of live parasites. -Pf
Observed no parasite destruction letter on site despite various salmon dishes served cooked to order.
CDI - PIC acquired.
0 pts.
#25 · Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods
Corrected during inspection
3-603.11 (B)(1) Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw, undercooked, cooked to order, etc., or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf
Observed multiple menus void of disclosure statement in consumer advisory.
CDI - PIC corrected menus during inspection.
0 pts.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 ranch dressing cooling while in a deep, covered plastic container in WIC during inspection. Observed cooked broccoli cooling while in a deep metal bowl in WIC. Both items were cooling sluggishly.
CDI - Ice wand added to ranch. Broccoli spread out on sheet tray. Both items began cooling hastily. See temperature chart.
0.5 pts.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Repeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer below 200ppm quat during inspection. Ensure wiping cloths are stored in properly concentrated sanitizer at all times.
Repeat. 0.5 pts.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed sanitizer dispenser at three compartment sink dispensing far below 200ppm quat during inspection. Three comp was not in use during inspection, and rarely is according to PIC. Repair necessary.
0.5 pts.
#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 employee belongings being stored above customer water carafes during inspection. Ensure all employee belongings are stored in a manner that does not promote the contamination of customer foods or beverages.
0 pts.
Apr 30, 2026 A 96 · 7 violations
#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 container of raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods in bottom of prep unit. CDI- reorganized
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 cheese sauce cooling in walk in cooler at 80F. 20 minutes later it had only dropped 2F. This is calculated to a cooling rate of 6F/hr ;a failing rate. CDI sauce discarded voluntarily
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 .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P observed multiple pans os cut leafy greens, sliced cheeses and slaws cold held above 41F. CDI all removed to walk in cooler to cool
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 .
#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed tuna thawed in package
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed damp cloth on cutting board and not in sanitizer bucket.
#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables
Corrected during inspection
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed whole heads of romaine stored on cutting board of prep unit. CDI- removed to wash; wash before bringing to prep unit
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf PIC unable to provide test strips for chlorine(dish machine). VR
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CRAIC,THE” or State ID 20600111597). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.