Charlotte Ranked Among The 10 Most Dangerous Cities for Pedestrians in 2025

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Charlotte Ranked Among The 10 Most Dangerous Cities for Pedestrians in 2025

As summer turns to fall, peak Holiday travel season is around the corner, and Americans continue to attend festivals as evenings get shorter and cooler. With so much walking activity, pedestrian safety remains a crucial concern.

According to a new report from KURU, Charlotte ranks among the top 10 most dangerous U.S. cities for pedestrians in 2025.

With 2.29 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents and a Walk Score of 26, the city’s car‑first design and low walkability contribute to higher pedestrian risk.

The Most Dangerous U.S. Cities for Pedestrians in 2025

City Number of Pedestrian Deaths per 100,000 People Walk Score Total Safety Score Rank
Albuquerque 4.68 26 12 1
Jacksonville 3.54 26 15 2
Las Vegas 3.41 42 29 3
Mesa 2.96 38 30 4
Phoenix 2.96 41 32 5
Tucson 2.96 43 34 6
San Antonio 2.71 37 34 7
Fort Worth 2.64 35 34 8
Memphis 2.62 35 35 9
Charlotte 2.29 26 37 10

Downed Power Line Shuts Down I-77 in Both Directions – NCDOT Asks Drivers To Stay Away

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Downed Power Line Shuts Down I-77 in Both Directions – NCDOT Asks Drivers To Stay Away

UPDATE 11/7/2025 10:17 am: 

NCDOT crews have now completed the power line repair and have reopened all lanes on I-77 in both directions.

Original Article 11/7/2025 7:10 am: 

All lanes of Interstate 77 in Charlotte were shut down early Friday morning after power lines reportedly fell across the highway. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) said incident 752760 occurred around 6:54 a.m. near the exits for Billy Graham Parkway and West Woodlawn Road, close to mile marker 6.

According to NCDOT traffic cameras, what appear to be downed utility lines are stretched across both northbound and southbound lanes. Officials have confirmed that all six lanes are currently closed as crews work to remove the hazard and restore power.

Traffic on 77 quickly backed up from Huntersville down to the SC line, also causing severe congestion on nearby roads, including South Tryon, Tyvola, and 485. Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

Traffic cam on I-77 at Remount Rd

Authorities expect cleanup and repairs to continue through the morning rush hour. NCDOT estimates the interstate could reopen around 9:54 a.m., depending on the progress of utility crews and safety inspections.

Motorists traveling through the Charlotte area should plan for significant delays and check NCDOT’s real-time traffic map before heading out.

Crime Debate Heats Up: GOP Pushes for National Guard in Charlotte as City Data Shows Drop in Crime

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Crime Debate Heats Up: GOP Pushes for National Guard in Charlotte as City Data Shows Drop in Crime
The National Guard was deployed in Charlotte in 2016 during the Keith L. Scott protests.

A coalition of Republican lawmakers urged North Carolina’s governor on November 5 to deploy the National Guard in Charlotte, citing a surge in violent crime and citing rising numbers of offenders. The letter, sent to Gov. Josh Stein, argues that local law-enforcement resources are “stretched dangerously thin” and calls for an emergency stabilizing presence.

In their letter, the lawmakers claim the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area faced eight homicides in a single week and that the murder rate in Uptown is “now 200 percent higher” than a year ago. They also refer to figures from the Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Fraternal Order of Police showing increases in aggravated assaults (from 86 in 2024 to 111 in 2025) and strong-arm robberies (from 26 to 31). The letter lists multiple arrests of the same individuals—including one teen with 111 arrests in two years—as evidence of systemic breakdowns.

By contrast, the Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) released its Third Quarter Public Safety Report on October 15, which shows a drop in crime: overall incidents fell 8 percent and violent crime decreased 20 percent year-over-year. Homicides fell 24 percent while aggravated assaults and robberies fell 19 percent and 22 percent respectively.

The department noted that convictions remain lower for repeat offenders, which continues to fuel public-safety perceptions.

The disparity between the lawmakers’ letter and CMPD data highlights a tense narrative battle. On one side, the GOP letter underscores anecdotal spikes and repeat offenders as justification for Guard deployment. On the other hand, CMPD emphasizes the downward crime trend city-wide while acknowledging perception issues, especially in certain neighborhoods like Uptown.

Charlotte Among Top U.S. Cities for Hotel-to-Apartment Conversions

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Charlotte Among Top U.S. Cities for Hotel-to-Apartment Conversions

Charlotte is joining the growing list of cities turning old hotels into new homes.

Our city added 234 apartments through hotel conversions in 2024 — the eighth-highest total nationwide and the third-highest in North Carolina, right behind Raleigh and Durham.

Here are the details from the latest Adaptive Reuse Report from RentCafe:

  • Among its notable projects is the conversion of the former Arbor View Hotel, built in 1997, into the Vivo Living Arbor View Apartments, offering 138 new units.
  • Looking ahead, Charlotte has 2,499 apartments in the adaptive reuse pipeline. Of these, 1,735 units are expected to come from converted office spaces, while 694 units will result from hotel redevelopments.
  • Nationwide, hotels once again dominated adaptive reuse in 2024, accounting for 37% of all completed projects and producing more than 9,100 new apartments. Office conversions followed, making up roughly a quarter of new adaptive reuse units as cities continue to repurpose their commercial spaces.

Explore all the rankings, charts, and national data in the full report here –
https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/market-snapshots/adaptive-reuse-apartments/

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is North Carolina’s Most Loved Homegrown Brand

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Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is North Carolina’s Most Loved Homegrown Brand

From O’Neill surfboards in California to Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in Vermont, and Ford trucks out of Michigan, some products are stitched so tightly into their home state’s identity that they’re practically part of the local flag. But which North Carolina-made goods inspire the most pride today?

That’s the question MarketBeat.com, a leading financial media company, set out to answer. Surveying 3,015 respondents, they asked North Carolinians to name the products that make them beam with state pride. The results were as follows:

#1 Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (Winston-Salem)
Iconic glazed doughnuts with a “Hot Now” sign that draws crowds. North Carolinians beam with pride knowing their hometown treat still makes people pull U-turns for a warm dozen.

#2 Burt’s Bees (Durham)
Natural personal care products with global reach. Ask any North Carolinian, and they’ll smile knowing a little beekeeper’s hobby from their state became a worldwide brand.

#3 Mt. Olive Pickles (Mount Olive)
The largest privately held pickle company in the U.S., rooted in Eastern North Carolina. Locals love that their jars add the crunch to sandwiches from coast to coast.

#4 Biltmore Wines (Asheville)
Wines produced from grapes grown on the famous Biltmore Estate. For locals, it’s proof that North Carolina doesn’t just have mountains to admire – it has vintages worth toasting, too.

#5 Texas Pete Hot Sauce (Winston-Salem)
Despite the name, this hot sauce has been made in NC since the 1920s. North Carolinians get a kick out of the name confusion – and an even bigger kick out of putting it on everything.

FAA to Slash Flights by 10% Due to Shutdown — Charlotte Douglas on Shortlist

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FAA to Slash Flights by 10% Due to Shutdown — Charlotte Douglas on Shortlist

Passengers flying through Charlotte Douglas International Airport could face fewer flights starting Friday, as the Federal Aviation Administration plans a 10% reduction in air traffic across 40 “high-volume markets” due to the ongoing government shutdown, according to the AP.

The cuts follow mounting staffing pressures. Controllers have been working unpaid since October 1 and now face intense overtime six days a week, prompting increased absences and safety concerns.

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said at a press briefing that the move is proactive, not reactive — designed to preserve air-space safety as fatigue and shortages spiral.

The 10% reduction could remove as many as 1,800 flights and up to 268,000 seats across the 40 markets.

Charlotte’s airport is on the tentative list of affected hubs, alongside Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles, though the FAA has not yet published official confirmation.

Airlines based at CLT are reportedly evaluating schedules and preparing to notify passengers of potential changes. Officials are urging travelers to check flight status and arrive early for departing flights.

Ultra-Large Beaver Supermoon and Taurid Meteor Shower To Light Up Charlotte’s Sky Tonight

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Ultra-Large Beaver Supermoon and Taurid Meteor Shower To Light Up Charlotte’s Sky Tonight

Charlotte skies are about to light up tonight with the rare showing of both the Beaver Supermoon – the closest and brightest supermoon in years – as well as the Southern Taurid meteor shower. Clear skies are forecast across the Queen City, creating perfect conditions for what might become the most spectacular night sky of the year.

The moon will reach its full phase at 8:19 a.m. EST on Wednesday, just hours before reaching its closest point to Earth, or perigee, making it appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon, according to Space.com.

This supermoon also coincides with the Southern Taurid meteor shower, which is expected to light up the night with occasional bright fireballs coming from the Taurids constellation

The best time to view or photograph the supermoon will be just after sunset, when the moon rises in the east and appears tinted orange or red against the horizon. Astronomers recommend using a astrophotography tripod and adjusting exposure settings for the clearest images.

No Swim Advisory Issued After Sewage Leak Contaminates Lake Norman

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No Swim Advisory Issued After Sewage Leak Contaminates Lake Norman

Health officials have issued a No Swim Advisory for a cove on Lake Norman after approximately 700 gallons of untreated sewage may have leaked into the water near 4686 Eagle Point Lane in Denver.

The Lincoln County Health Director announced the advisory Tuesday afternoon, warning residents to avoid swimming or any bodily contact with the affected area due to elevated levels of fecal coliform bacteria. Officials say the contamination poses potential health risks until testing confirms that bacteria levels have returned to safe limits.

According to county officials, the leak occurred when a utility crew accidentally bored into a marked low-pressure line at a nearby property on 4655 Eagle Point Lane. The spill caused untreated wastewater to enter an unnamed cove off Lake Norman, prompting an immediate response from environmental and public health teams.

The Killian Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant is currently collecting and testing water samples to determine contamination levels. Warning signs have been placed around the affected area, and the results will be sent to the Lincoln County Public Utilities Department, which will notify the Health Department once conditions are deemed safe.

The public will be allowed to resume water activities in the cove only after laboratory results confirm that fecal coliform counts meet the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s acceptable risk standards.

Until further notice, officials urge residents and visitors to avoid swimming, boating, or fishing in the impacted section of Lake Norman.

Charlotte Is 2025’s 3rd Best Large Real-Estate Market

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Charlotte Is 2025’s 3rd Best Large Real-Estate Market

With mortgage rates having remained relatively stable compared to last year, the personal-finance company WalletHub released its report on 2025’s Best Real–Estate Markets.

To determine the most attractive real–estate markets in the U.S., the site compared 300 cities across 17 key metrics. The data set ranges from median home-price appreciation to job growth.

Health of Charlotte’s Real–Estate Market (1=Best; 150=Avg.):

  • 119th – Median Days on the Market
  • 41st – Median Home-Price Appreciation
  • 45th – Job Growth Rate
  • 134th – Foreclosure Rate
  • 119th – Home Price as % of Income
  • 125th – Maintenance Costs as % of Income

Ranking by City Size

Rank
(1=Best) 		 Large Cities (Score) Rank
(1=Best) 		 Midsize Cities (Score) Rank
(1=Best) 		 Small Cities (Score)
1 Irvine, CA
(70.44)		 1 McKinney, TX
(72.33)		 1 Richardson, TX
(68.11)
2 Nashville, TN
(67.49)		 2 Cary, NC
(71.33)		 2 Denton, TX
(66.52)
3 Charlotte, NC
(66.28)		 3 Durham, NC
(69.69)		 3 Allen, TX
(66.35)
4 Raleigh, NC
(66.25)		 4 Frisco, TX
(68.10)		 4 Surprise, AZ
(63.88)
5 Henderson, NV
(65.38)		 5 Gilbert, AZ
(67.82)		 5 Clovis, CA
(63.03)
6 Fort Worth, TX
(65.31)		 6 Madison, WI
(66.30)		 6 Athens-Clarke, GA
(62.92)
7 Austin, TX
(65.14)		 7 Port St. Lucie, FL
(66.25)		 7 Longmont, CO
(62.73)
8 Seattle, WA
(63.60)		 8 Murfreesboro, TN
(66.13)		 8 Hillsboro, OR
(61.60)
9 Atlanta, GA
(62.73)		 9 Charleston, SC
(65.14)		 9 Everett, WA
(61.18)
10 Tampa, FL
(61.22)		 10 Roseville, CA
(65.09)		 10 Manchester, NH
(60.83)
11 Miami, FL
(60.21)		 11 Chandler, AZ
(64.47)		 11 Santa Clara, CA
(60.55)
12 Mesa, AZ
(59.39)		 12 Knoxville, TN
(64.44)		 12 North Charleston, SC
(60.44)
13 Las Vegas, NV
(59.35)		 13 Peoria, AZ
(64.12)		 13 Carrollton, TX
(60.24)
14 San Diego, CA
(59.28)		 14 Reno, NV
(63.94)		 14 Wilmington, NC
(59.96)
15 Orlando, FL
(59.16)		 15 Jersey City, NJ
(63.25)		 15 Green Bay, WI
(59.74)
16 Colorado Springs, CO
(59.01)		 16 Boise, ID
(62.99)		 16 Quincy, MA
(59.69)
17 Dallas, TX
(58.48)		 17 Tempe, AZ
(62.11)		 17 Carlsbad, CA
(59.10)
18 Phoenix, AZ
(58.10)		 18 Bellevue, WA
(62.01)		 18 Renton, WA
(59.03)
19 Denver, CO
(57.87)		 19 Salem, OR
(61.22)		 19 Naperville, IL
(58.91)
20 Omaha, NE
(57.69)		 20 Grand Rapids, MI
(61.20)		 20 Roswell, GA
(58.52)
21 San Jose, CA
(57.22)		 21 Salt Lake City, UT
(61.09)		 21 Davie, FL
(58.49)
22 Anaheim, CA
(57.19)		 22 Sunnyvale, CA
(60.82)		 22 Spokane Valley, WA
(58.46)
23 Arlington, TX
(57.14)		 23 Plano, TX
(60.34)		 23 Yuma, AZ
(58.04)
24 Columbus, OH
(56.37)		 24 Elk Grove, CA
(60.25)		 24 Sterling Heights, MI
(57.92)
25 Oklahoma City, OK
(56.12)		 25 Irving, TX
(60.11)		 25 High Point, NC
(57.51)
26 Boston, MA
(55.92)		 26 Richmond, VA
(59.94)		 26 Ann Arbor, MI
(57.34)
27 Houston, TX
(55.92)		 27 Eugene, OR
(59.47)		 27 Vista, CA
(57.27)
28 Virginia Beach, VA
(55.76)		 28 Lincoln, NE
(59.47)		 28 Arvada, CO
(57.09)
29 Santa Ana, CA
(55.69)		 29 Grand Prairie, TX
(59.30)		 29 Kent, WA
(56.81)
30 Lexington, KY
(55.31)		 30 Vancouver, WA
(59.10)		 30 Escondido, CA
(56.66)
31 Tucson, AZ
(54.92)		 31 North Las Vegas, NV
(58.95)		 31 Visalia, CA
(56.63)
32 Aurora, CO
(54.87)		 32 Buffalo, NY
(58.56)		 32 Stamford, CT
(56.58)
33 Riverside, CA
(54.84)		 33 Rochester, NY
(58.39)		 33 Norman, OK
(56.57)
34 Bakersfield, CA
(54.76)		 34 Hialeah, FL
(58.18)		 34 Santa Maria, CA
(56.33)
35 El Paso, TX
(54.22)		 35 Ontario, CA
(58.15)		 35 Temecula, CA
(56.25)
36 Sacramento, CA
(54.10)		 36 Worcester, MA
(58.13)		 36 Allentown, PA
(56.13)
37 Fresno, CA
(53.81)		 37 Fort Wayne, IN
(57.99)		 37 Costa Mesa, CA
(55.83)
38 Portland, OR
(53.52)		 38 Huntsville, AL
(57.96)		 38 Beaverton, OR
(55.73)
39 Jacksonville, FL
(53.22)		 39 Fort Collins, CO
(57.80)		 39 Thornton, CO
(55.72)
40 Minneapolis, MN
(52.92)		 40 Spokane, WA
(57.70)		 40 Broken Arrow, OK
(55.35)
41 Wichita, KS
(52.51)		 41 Fontana, CA
(57.63)		 41 Palm Bay, FL
(55.33)
42 Albuquerque, NM
(52.42)		 42 Rancho Cucamonga, CA
(57.60)		 42 Orange, CA
(55.26)
43 Long Beach, CA
(52.31)		 43 Chula Vista, CA
(57.06)		 43 Cambridge, MA
(55.25)
44 Los Angeles, CA
(52.27)		 44 Garland, TX
(57.03)		 44 Dearborn, MI
(54.82)
45 Kansas City, MO
(51.83)		 45 St. Petersburg, FL
(56.96)		 45 West Covina, CA
(54.73)
46 Cincinnati, OH
(51.60)		 46 Chesapeake, VA
(56.79)		 46 Miami Gardens, FL
(54.72)
47 Pittsburgh, PA
(51.30)		 47 Tacoma, WA
(56.47)		 47 Lansing, MI
(54.69)
48 Louisville, KY
(51.00)		 48 Scottsdale, AZ
(56.34)		 48 Fullerton, CA
(54.58)
49 Newark, NJ
(50.56)		 49 Winston-Salem, NC
(55.55)		 49 Lynn, MA
(54.53)
50 Tulsa, OK
(50.15)		 50 Huntington Beach, CA
(55.27)		 50 Lowell, MA
(54.51)
51 Milwaukee, WI
(49.93)		 51 Springfield, MO
(55.17)		 51 Gainesville, FL
(54.37)
52 Indianapolis, IN
(49.79)		 52 Glendale, AZ
(55.02)		 52 San Mateo, CA
(54.16)
53 Stockton, CA
(49.67)		 53 Fremont, CA
(54.83)		 53 Santa Barbara, CA
(53.97)
54 New York, NY
(49.51)		 54 Garden Grove, CA
(54.75)		 54 Savannah, GA
(53.91)
55 Honolulu, HI
(49.22)		 55 Oxnard, CA
(54.51)		 55 Federal Way, WA
(53.82)
56 St. Paul, MN
(49.07)		 56 Alexandria, VA
(54.42)		 56 Westminster, CA
(53.69)
57 San Antonio, TX
(48.96)		 57 Providence, RI
(54.40)		 57 Carson, CA
(53.32)
58 Memphis, TN
(47.27)		 58 Oceanside, CA
(54.36)		 58 Lakeland, FL
(53.31)
59 Washington, DC
(46.77)		 59 Overland Park, KS
(53.62)		 59 Warren, MI
(53.21)
60 San Francisco, CA
(46.07)		 60 Tallahassee, FL
(53.49)		 60 Ventura, CA
(53.20)
61 Oakland, CA
(45.55)		 61 Santa Clarita, CA
(53.29)		 61 Burbank, CA
(53.20)
62 Corpus Christi, TX
(45.33)		 62 Corona, CA
(53.19)		 62 Rockford, IL
(53.19)
63 Detroit, MI
(43.84)		 63 Salinas, CA
(52.91)		 63 Miramar, FL
(53.10)
64 Chicago, IL
(43.61)		 64 Greensboro, NC
(52.88)		 64 South Gate, CA
(53.05)
65 Cleveland, OH
(42.79)		 65 Moreno Valley, CA
(52.46)		 65 Yakima, WA
(53.05)
66 Philadelphia, PA
(37.08)		 66 Lakewood, CO
(52.45)		 66 Mission Viejo, CA
(52.92)
67 Baltimore, MD
(33.77)		 67 Glendale, CA
(52.44)		 67 Simi Valley, CA
(52.92)
68 New Orleans, LA
(24.00)		 68 San Bernardino, CA
(52.30)		 68 Santa Monica, CA
(52.91)
69 Laredo, TX
(52.28)		 69 Torrance, CA
(52.85)
70 Modesto, CA
(52.21)		 70 Greeley, CO
(52.84)
71 Fayetteville, NC
(52.10)		 71 Pasadena, CA
(52.62)
72 Aurora, IL
(51.96)		 72 Norwalk, CA
(52.55)
73 Hayward, CA
(51.25)		 73 Vacaville, CA
(52.52)
74 Pembroke Pines, FL
(51.20)		 74 El Monte, CA
(52.00)
75 Cape Coral, FL
(50.90)		 75 Elizabeth, NJ
(51.94)
76 Amarillo, TX
(50.67)		 76 Westminster, CO
(51.89)
77 Akron, OH
(49.47)		 77 Kenosha, WI
(51.79)
78 Yonkers, NY
(49.34)		 78 Mesquite, TX
(51.73)
79 Augusta, GA
(48.77)		 79 Centennial, CO
(51.62)
80 Norfolk, VA
(48.50)		 80 Thousand Oaks, CA
(51.56)
81 Santa Rosa, CA
(48.15)		 81 Plantation, FL
(51.39)
82 Newport News, VA
(47.99)		 82 Rialto, CA
(51.18)
83 Anchorage, AK
(47.96)		 83 Sandy Springs, GA
(51.15)
84 Lancaster, CA
(47.65)		 84 Downey, CA
(50.93)
85 Springfield, MA
(47.45)		 85 Livonia, MI
(50.81)
86 Palmdale, CA
(47.29)		 86 Albany, NY
(50.78)
87 Paterson, NJ
(46.41)		 87 El Cajon, CA
(50.60)
88 Fort Lauderdale, FL
(46.34)		 88 Daly City, CA
(50.49)
89 Birmingham, AL
(45.41)		 89 Fairfield, CA
(50.48)
90 Des Moines, IA
(44.61)		 90 Sunrise, FL
(50.45)
91 Hollywood, FL
(44.38)		 91 Murrieta, CA
(50.41)
92 Little Rock, AR
(43.69)		 92 Boca Raton, FL
(50.39)
93 Toledo, OH
(41.26)		 93 Pomona, CA
(50.37)
94 Columbus, GA
(39.66)		 94 Chico, CA
(50.35)
95 St. Louis, MO
(39.14)		 95 New Bedford, MA
(50.28)
96 Montgomery, AL
(38.59)		 96 Inglewood, CA
(50.21)
97 Mobile, AL
(36.74)		 97 West Palm Beach, FL
(50.04)
98 Baton Rouge, LA
(33.69)		 98 Gresham, OR
(49.94)
99 Shreveport, LA
(26.85)		 99 Clearwater, FL
(49.59)
100 New Haven, CT
(49.55)

Charlotte’s 10 Worst Restaurant Health Scores in October 2025

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Charlotte’s 10 Worst Restaurant Health Scores in October 2025

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.

  • “Observed flies flying around prep area.”

  • “Observed bag of onions sitting on the floor in storage area.”

  • “Observed gasket of WIC torn and lid of prep top unit detached.”

  • “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.

  • “Observed multiple items past the 7-day allotted period for date marking… including roasted corn, chipotle ranch, and garlic Dijon.”

  • “Observed food employee touch cut avocados with bare hands.”

  • “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.

  • “Observed dicer and meat slicer stored with food debris.”

  • “Observed final rinse of the dish machine fluctuates between 130–150°F.”

  • “Observed flying insects on the wall above the 3-comp sink.”

  • “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.

  • “Observed cooked onions cooling in the walk-in cooler at 72°F after being cooked at 8AM.”

  • “Observed potatoes under a heat lamp at 98°F.”

  • “Observed raw beef patties stored above ready-to-eat cake.”

  • “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.”

  • “Observed two containers of cooked lamb shanks cooling from last night temping 48–50°F.”

  • “Observed green microbial growth on soda gun stored as clean.”

  • “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.

  • “Observed food debris and stickers on dishes stored as clean.”

  • “Observed dark buildup inside of ice machine.”

  • “Observed multiple items in prep units missing date marks.”

  • “Observed ants crawling on wall near cold holding station… and flying pests throughout.”

  • “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.

  • “Observed both main dish machine and small glass dish machine at 0ppm chlorine after running multiple cycles.”

  • “Observed corn purée and brisket above 41°F after cooling overnight.”

  • “Observed 2 containers of meatballs sitting out on counter below 135°F.”

  • “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.

  • “Observed jar of olives growing mold in prep refrigerator.”

  • “Observed cheeses portioned on 10/25 holding above 41°F.”

  • “Observed prime rib cooling since 10/28 holding at 43°F.”

  • “Observed various unlabeled food items and coleslaw dated 10/15.”

  • “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.

  • “Observed buffalo chicken dip cooled overnight still temping at 43°F.”

  • “Observed sanitizer basin of 3-compartment sink at <50ppm of quaternary ammonia.”

  • “Observed raw chicken in refrigerated drawers at 44°F.”

  • “Observed chemical spray bottle containing blue liquid not labeled as to its contents.”

  • “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.

  • “Observed wings and chicken tenders stored at 120°F and 121°F in hot holding.”

  • “Observed marinated chicken in beverage cooler at 64°F.”

  • “Observed fried chicken flour stored in an old container of car washing soap.”

  • “Observed raw marinating chicken stored above bell peppers and other produce.”

  • “Observed no soap present at hand wash sink at the start of inspection.”

  • “Observed water dripping from condenser in the WIC on top of boxed chicken.”

  • “Observed excess of waste stored outside the dumpster and open dumpster doors.”

  • “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.

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