A98.5
RESIDENT CULTURE BREWING COMPANY
2101 CENTRAL AV, Charlotte, NC 28205
Commissary (Pushcarts/Mobile Foods) · NC permit/State ID 2060150112
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedJul 2, 2026
Inspections on record6
On record sinceFeb 5, 2022
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Feb 5, 2022Higher is betterJul 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 2, 2026 A 98.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty at the brewery during the inspection.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 the hand wash sink. CDI PIC provided paper towels
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed a bag of cooked chicken with no date mark. CDI PIC stated that it was cooked yesterday and he put the date on the bag
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed a container of peaches uncovered in the RIC, CDI PIC provided a cover.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed a container in the sugar bin that does not have a handle. CDI EHS educated the PIC on using a utensil with an handle and he removed the container.
Oct 28, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Facility has chlorine sanitizing dish machine in dish room, which is only used for bar dishes/utensils. PIC stated MFU washes/rinses/sanitizes dishes in the 3-compartment sink, not the dish machine.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. -Observed plastic containers stored in hand sink. -CDI- Containers were removed to make hand sink accessible.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf -Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish room. -CDI- PIC provided paper towels.
Dec 27, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Commissary inspection conducted. Mobile food unit associated with this location has not operated in several months and is currently on C status. No food was onsite at time of inspection.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
Spray bottles on shelf in dish room were not labeled. CDI - PIC labeled - 1 -
Sep 6, 2023 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety No vomit/diarrhea clean up policy at establishment. CDI - PIC gave poster with policy. REPEAT
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no hand soap at hand sink in dish room. CDI. PIC provided soap.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels or other approved methods at hand sink. CDI PIC provided paper towels
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed 5 gallon buckets blocking hand sink. CDI PIC moved buckets.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no test kit available to test chlorine based dish machine. VR required
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up on top of dish machine. More frequent cleaning required.
#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, cracked areas on floor of WIC. Seal in cracks and rough cracked areas to be smooth and easily cleanable.
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 towel, plastic, and other debris on floor in WIC. Puddling water in dish room. More frequent cleaning is required.
Sep 13, 2022 A 97 · 4 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspection
2-201.11(A) Permit holder shall require food employees to report to the PIC information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. -P For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety No employee health policy at establishment. CDI - Sample health policy e-mailed to PIC.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety No vomit/diarrhea clean up policy at establishment. CDI - PIC e-mailed sample policy. REPEAT
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Hand washing sink blocked by dish racks. Do not block hand washing sinks. CDI - Rack removed. REPEAT. Kept at half credit due to different circumstances.
#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 Establishment needs chlorine test strips for dish machine. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment has acquired test strips.
Feb 5, 2022 A 99 · 2 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety observed facility not in compliance yet CDI handout given
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf observed soiled 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets in hand sink. CDI removed
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “RESIDENT CULTURE BREWING COMPANY” or State ID 2060150112). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.