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A100

STARBUCKS #65466

6328 BANNER ELK DR, Charlotte, NC 28216
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110293
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedJul 1, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceFeb 8, 2022

Score history

7085100 Feb 8, 2022: 99.5Jul 1, 2022: 95.5Jan 18, 2023: 98Jul 5, 2023: 98.5Jan 3, 2024: 98.5Jul 15, 2024: 98.5Feb 24, 2025: 97Nov 18, 2025: 100Mar 18, 2026: 100Jul 1, 2026: 100
Feb 8, 2022Higher is betterJul 1, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 1, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 18, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 18, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 24, 2025 A 97 · 4 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towels at handwash in back and on front line behind grab n go. PIC stated that delivery of paper towels had been delayed and frontline had to use from same roll. CDI- PIC had paper towels placed at handwash areas throughout facility. *REPEAT*
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures
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 one container of sweet cream not reach 41F after being cooled overnight. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety 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 .
#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 TCS item not cooling effectively due to tight lids being used. EHS educated PIC on different effective cooling methods. CDI- see item #20. 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 .
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1
Repeat violation
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed both dumpsters with lids left open while not in-use. *REPEAT* 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed plug for drain not in place.

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Jul 15, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- *Observed - Handsink in the back without paper towels. *CDI - PIC provided paper towels to handsink.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. *Observed - Dumpster with lids left open. *CDI - PIC closed lids and was informed on the importance of closing them after use. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.*Observed - Dumpster's without drain plugs. PIC was informed and noted to order new drain plugs.

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Jan 3, 2024 A 98.5 · 6 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed hand sink upfront without soap. CDI, PIC replaced it.
#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 two containers of milk in the RI cold holding at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC had them in the cooler and indicated that its due to peak period and it get left out of the. Cooler. Unit temperature was good. PIC was advised to keep the milk in the RI after use. 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 .
#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 wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution testing 10ppm QAC. CDI - solution changed and tested at 400ppm QAC
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed two restrooms without covered bins. Needs to have them covered.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed both of dumpsters with lids left opened when not in used. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed both dumpster are missing drain plugs. Keep lids closed and drain plugs in place to prevent insects/rodents harborage.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 build up on vents in the front area. Needs to be cleaned. Repeat ***improvement from last time.

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Jul 5, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed sanitizer coming out at around 60ppm quat. PIC indicated that the sanitizer was running under a different water line and it was changed. Sanitizer later read accurately. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 build up on vents in the back area. Needs to be cleaned.

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Jan 18, 2023 A 98 · 3 violations
#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 dump sinks and hand washing sinks right next to each other, causing confusion for employee to wash hand at the wrong sink. CDI- Handwashing signs provided and PIC mark to indicate clearly which sink is a hand washing sink at the working station. -1 pts-
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
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 refrigerators with spilling milk, dry milk marks. Need cleaning as often as necessary. -0.5 pts-
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed accumulation of dry leaves around dumpster area. Need to keep space clear and clean to prevent rodents harborage. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed both of dumpsters with lids left opened when not in used. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed both dumpster are missing drain plugs. Keep lids closed and drain plugs in place to prevent insects/rodents harborage. -0.5 pts-

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Jul 1, 2022 A 95.5 · 5 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. No CFPM on site during inspection. There is a manager who is going to training.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf observed no paper towels at the back handsink. CDI-PIC put paper towels on a counter nearby. REPEAT.-different violation-they have repaired the HS in the bathroom
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI. Observed no probe thermometer on site. PIC did not understand why they needed one, they had ones on the inside of units. EHS explained the importance of having a food thermometer. VR REQUIRED 7/11/2022
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 1 reach in, in the fron, with a large ice block on the back paneling. It is not blocking the fan but EHS explained they are not to use it for any dairy/TCS items (they only had juices in it currently). 3-comp sink is leaking at the sanitizer sink and the wash sink basin (egregious leak-EHS will come back to check on VR). Sink at the back that is a prep station for cold brew is leaking.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed both sanitizer strips watr logged and not reading the sanitizer accurately. VR REQUIRED 7/11/2022 4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Observed no high temp dish machine thermometer. EHS showed hwo to use one VR REQUIRED 7/11/2022

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Feb 8, 2022 A 99.5 · 5 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 No procedure provided for clean up of vomiting or diarrheal events. CDI provided information during inspection.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
5-202.12(C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water continuously for at least 15 seconds. Observed hand sink in restroom not operating easily or consistently. Water did not flow continuously for at least 15 seconds. REPAIR
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed container of half and half stored in reach-in cooler without date mark. CDI date mark by PIC
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution testing 0ppm QAC. CDI - solution changed and tested at 400ppm QAC
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf PIC did not provide method for checking hot water sanitizing temperature at dish machine. CDI - provided information on how to gain compliance. PIC will obtain a testing method.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “STARBUCKS #65466” or State ID 20600110293). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.