A96.5
MAD DASH
214 N TRYON ST, STE 1, Charlotte, NC 28208
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111665
New permit · first inspected Jun 2026. Earlier inspections may be listed under a previous permit if the business changed owners or remodeled.
Latest gradeA (96.5)
Last inspectedOct 1, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceJun 29, 2026
Score history
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.
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 -
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.