A98.5
NODA BREWERY
5501 JOSH BIRMINGHAM PY, A26, Charlotte, NC 28208
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060019336
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedMay 28, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceDec 3, 2018
Score history
Dec 3, 2018Higher is betterMay 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 28, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: EHS notes that temperature inside food stand is likely to interfere with cold holding. Use TPHC as needed for safety, and ensure equipment is maintained in good repair.
#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 numerous TCS foods stored in front fliptop and cold drawers above 41F. See temp chart.
CDI- EHS verified when items very last at 41F (8:00am) and allows rapid cooling of foods in downstairs and primary kitchen RIC. Establishment temporarily ceased food service to cool foods and set up of TPHC. (-1.5)
TPHC form here: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/pvtc855zds/tphc-template-english
For 6 hour TPHC, foods must not exceed 70F.
1. Verify cold foods begin at 41F or below
2. Label items with the discard time (4 hours if foods exceed 70F, 6 hours if not)
3. At end of 4 or 6 hour window, discard any remaining. Do not cool or otherwise save foods.
Aug 27, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
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 canned peppers opened and cooling as if this morning, dated for 08/26.
CDI- PIC dates item with proper prep date, 08/27. (-0)
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 .
#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 cooling foods in cold drawers, fliptops, and cold drawers with lids and no decrease in temperature after 35 min.
CDI- PIC moves cooling items into RIC and will monitor cooling rates. (-0.5)
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 .
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.
Observed dust collecting on attachments at hand sink, such as paper towel dispenser. Increase cleaning frequency so clean hands are not recontaminated by equipment. (-0.5)
Jan 9, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed wiping cloths being stored in 0ppm sanitizer.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed dented and damaged bottoms of all downstairs reach-in coolers due to beer kegs.
Aug 27, 2024 A 98 · 3 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed an employee recontaminate hands after washing by turning the faucet off with bare hands. CDI - EHS educated employee on proper hand washing techniques. Employee rewashed hands and turned the faucet off with a paper towel.
#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 wet wiping cloth stored on a cutting board. Observed wiping cloths inside of a 0ppm sanitizer bucket. CDI - Manager remixed sanitizer and placed all wiping cloths inside.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed a cutting board with deep stains and cuts.
Apr 11, 2024 A 97 · 6 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over cooked onions in RIC. Store unwashed produce below ready-to-eat food.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed multiple pans stacked with intact sticker residue above 3-comp sink. CDI - PIC removed pans to be washed.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed cut melon in RIC at 48 F, 3 hours 40 minutes after prep, in large covered plastic tub. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded melon.
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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 food in RIC above 41 F. See temp chart. Ambient temperature of cooler was 37 F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all food above 41 F.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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 cut melon cooling in RIC in large covered plastic tub. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food.
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 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live cockroaches by can wash.
Aug 2, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 6, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 4, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no CFPM on site during inspection.
#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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed chicken and pulled pork in the reach in cooler cooling while covered with a pan. CDI-foods were uncovered.
Jul 13, 2021 A 98 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine in need of cleaning due to build up of debris.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed three compartment sink in need of cleaning at top rim due to build up of debris.
Jan 8, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf There was not any paper towels at hand sink near bar area at start of inspection. CDI- PIC placed paper towels at hand sink.
Jan 13, 2020 A 98 · 2 violations
#18 · Proper cooling time and temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P Observed cut cantaloupe that had no change in temperature in 25 minutes. PIC stated item was prepped two hours before inspection. CDI- Item was uncoverd, placed in a shallow container, and placed in walk-in cooler to cool.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
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 cut cantaloupe cooling in refrigerator in a covered, deep, plastic containers. CDI- Item was uncoverd, placed in a shallow container, and placed in walk-in cooler to cool.
Jul 25, 2019 A 99 · 2 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Corrected during inspection
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed broken handle on ice scoop at ice machine. CDI- Order was placed for a new one. PIC also provide a ice scoop with handle during inspection.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean grease buildup from exterior of oven in kitchen area.
Apr 16, 2019 A 95 · 4 violations
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF Employee advised they went over a health policy during orinetation but couldn't remember it. I reviewed it with employee and left a copy of a health policy. PIC has posted a copy in kitchen area. REPEAT
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Dish machine in bar area is registering 0ppm for chlorine. Also, quat dispener at 3 comp sink is registering 50 ppm. CDI- Quat will be dispensed and mixed manually until repair. Dish machine was repair during inspection.
#33 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed packages of Barbacoa thawing in sink of standing water that was 94 F. CDI- Water was drained from sink. Barbacoa was placed in refrigerator to further thaw.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Corrected during inspection
6-501.111 Controlling Pests - PF Observed two fruit flies in bar and kitchen areas.
Dec 3, 2018 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Certificate for PIC was not available. Ensure you have documentation of a ANSI accredited class in the future.
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. −1.5
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF Employees advised they went over a health policy during orientation but couldn't remember it. I reviewed it with them and left a copy of a health policy. PIC said they would post and review with staff.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “NODA BREWERY” or State ID 2060019336). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.