The Mecklenburg County Health Department has released its latest round of inspections, and while most restaurants across Charlotte earned “A” grades this month, several local kitchens struggled to meet state standards.
Below are the 10 lowest restaurant health inspection scores in Charlotte for October 2025 — starting with the best of the worst and working down to the month’s lowest score.
#10 – Cedarland Restaurant
📍 4832 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
📅 Inspection Date: 10/2/2025 – Score: 88.5 (B)
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Inspectors found multiple sanitation and equipment issues, including damaged cutting boards and pest activity in the prep area.
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“Observed flies flying around prep area.”
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“Observed bag of onions sitting on the floor in storage area.”
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“Observed gasket of WIC torn and lid of prep top unit detached.”
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“Observed skillets with interiors that are deteriorating and are not smooth and easily cleanable.”
#9 – Taco Boy LoSo
📍 3700 South Blvd, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28217
📅 Inspection Date: 10/8/2025 – Score: 88 (B)
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Inspectors found expired foods and poor date marking practices, with repeat violations from previous visits.
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“Observed multiple items past the 7-day allotted period for date marking… including roasted corn, chipotle ranch, and garlic Dijon.”
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“Observed food employee touch cut avocados with bare hands.”
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“Observed flying pests throughout kitchen.”
#8 – Cedarland Restaurant (Second Visit)
📍 4832 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
📅 Inspection Date: 10/9/2025 – Score: 87.5 (B)
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Cedarland appeared twice this month, with continued cleaning and pest issues.
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“Observed dicer and meat slicer stored with food debris.”
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“Observed final rinse of the dish machine fluctuates between 130–150°F.”
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“Observed flying insects on the wall above the 3-comp sink.”
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“Observed handwashing sink water at 77°F.”
#7 – Easy Like Sunday
📍 1600 E Woodlawn Rd, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28209
📅 Inspection Date: 10/9/2025 – Score: 87.5 (B)
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The popular brunch spot lost points for overcrowded storage and improper cooling practices.
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“Observed cooked onions cooling in the walk-in cooler at 72°F after being cooked at 8AM.”
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“Observed potatoes under a heat lamp at 98°F.”
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“Observed raw beef patties stored above ready-to-eat cake.”
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“Facility must develop a plan for correcting these non-compliant items… or permit action may be taken.”
#6 – Pisco GastroLounge
📍 116 W 5th St, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28202
📅 Inspection Date: 10/10/2025 – Score: 84.5 (B)
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“Observed several TCS foods held out in ambient temperatures… walk-in cooler unable to maintain below 41°F.”
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“Observed two containers of cooked lamb shanks cooling from last night temping 48–50°F.”
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“Observed green microbial growth on soda gun stored as clean.”
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“Observed torn gasket and misaligned WIC door resulting in a one-inch gap.”
#5 – Honest Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
📍 8109 University City Blvd, Unit C, Charlotte, NC 28213
📅 Inspection Date: 10/20/2025 – Score: 83.5 (B)
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Inspectors noted cooling and cleanliness issues throughout the University area restaurant.
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“Observed food debris and stickers on dishes stored as clean.”
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“Observed dark buildup inside of ice machine.”
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“Observed multiple items in prep units missing date marks.”
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“Observed ants crawling on wall near cold holding station… and flying pests throughout.”
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“Observed microbial growth on vent cover and walls in dishpit area.”
#4 – Bulla Gastrobar
📍 4310 Sharon Rd, Suite W01, Charlotte, NC 28211
📅 Inspection Date: 10/6/2025 – Score: 81.5 (B)
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The SouthPark tapas favorite received repeat violations for temperature control and equipment issues.
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“Observed both main dish machine and small glass dish machine at 0ppm chlorine after running multiple cycles.”
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“Observed corn purée and brisket above 41°F after cooling overnight.”
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“Observed 2 containers of meatballs sitting out on counter below 135°F.”
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“Observed salmon dishes without consumer advisory asterisks on the menu.”
#3 – Providence Country Club Clubhouse
📍 6001 Providence Country Club Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277
📅 Inspection Date: 10/29/2025 – Score: 81.5 (B)
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Even high-end kitchens aren’t immune to inspection troubles. Providence Country Club lost points for poor cooling and food safety oversight.
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“Observed jar of olives growing mold in prep refrigerator.”
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“Observed cheeses portioned on 10/25 holding above 41°F.”
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“Observed prime rib cooling since 10/28 holding at 43°F.”
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“Observed various unlabeled food items and coleslaw dated 10/15.”
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“Observed food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.”
#2 – Runaway Streetcar (at Runaway Whiskey and Wine)
📍 2135 Thrift Rd, Suite 103, Charlotte, NC 28208
📅 Inspection Date: 10/6/2025 – Score: 78.5 (C)
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The restaurant was placed on a Risk Control Plan after inspectors found repeated violations with date marking, sanitizing, and food temperatures.
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“Observed buffalo chicken dip cooled overnight still temping at 43°F.”
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“Observed sanitizer basin of 3-compartment sink at <50ppm of quaternary ammonia.”
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“Observed raw chicken in refrigerated drawers at 44°F.”
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“Observed chemical spray bottle containing blue liquid not labeled as to its contents.”
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“Observed fruit flies throughout the kitchen and dishwashing area.”
#1 – Harris Food Mart
📍 8400 Old Statesville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
📅 Inspection Date: 10/1/2025 – Score: 78 (C)
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Harris Food Mart earned the lowest score of the month after inspectors found unsafe food temperatures, improper chemical storage, and major sanitation problems.
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“Observed wings and chicken tenders stored at 120°F and 121°F in hot holding.”
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“Observed marinated chicken in beverage cooler at 64°F.”
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“Observed fried chicken flour stored in an old container of car washing soap.”
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“Observed raw marinating chicken stored above bell peppers and other produce.”
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“Observed no soap present at hand wash sink at the start of inspection.”
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“Observed water dripping from condenser in the WIC on top of boxed chicken.”
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“Observed excess of waste stored outside the dumpster and open dumpster doors.”
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“Facility warned: Failure to gain compliance on food safety violations may result in permit action.”
If you’d like to monitor health scores or do a quick search for a restaurant you’re about to eat at, check out North Carolina’s health inspection database here.
