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A96.5

MAD DASH

214 N TRYON ST, STE 1, Charlotte, NC 28208
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111665
Latest gradeA (96.5)
Last inspectedOct 1, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceJun 29, 2026

Score history

7085100 Jun 29, 2026: 98.5Oct 1, 2026: 96.5
Jun 29, 2026Higher is betterOct 1, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 1, 2026 A 96.5 · 6 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed wiping cloth bucket sitting inside basin of back hand sink. CDI: Bucket was removed.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
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 shrimp and raw fish being stored behind sliced cheese in cold drawers. CDI: Storage order was rearranged. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 2 containers of chicken wings, almond milk, oat milk, bean salad and cut lettuce without dates. Observed seafood salad (9/23) and sliced ham (9/24) with dates exceeding the 7 day date marking requirement. CDI: Seafood salad, sliced ham, almond milk and oat milk were voluntarily discarded. All other items were dated. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#25 · Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods −0.5
Follow-up verification required
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 eggs on menu without asterisks. According to PIC items can be ordered undercooked. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies throughout establishment.
#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 broken/missing floor tiles and large hole in wall underneath 3 comp sink. PIC stated maintenance is trying to find a leak in the wall. Repair.

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Jun 29, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Facility WIC was turned off due to maintenance on building/ problem solving by Truist. WIC to be turned back on this afternoon. No food items present in WIC. EHS will follow up on WIC during VR on Thursday.
#15 · Food separated & protected
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce over RTE food items in 2 coolers. Correct as needed. - 0 - For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Follow-up verification required
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed automatic dispenser of sanitizer dispensing 100% QUAT sanitizer. Reading of QUAT was over 500ppm. PIC is using test strips to dilute at needed. A VR will occur no later than 7/2/26 to check and make sure auto-dispensing sanitizer is fixed by Ecolab. - 1 -
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed 2 squeeze bottles of butter and water at cook line with out labels. Label as needed. All other labels were great. - 0 -
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phones and speakers stored around facility and on/above prep units and cleaned food items. CDI - Items were moved to designated locations. - 0.5 -

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MAD DASH” or State ID 20600111665). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.