A99
NIGHT SWIM COFFEE / ROASTERY
4500 OLD PINEVILLE RD, Charlotte, NC 28217
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110302
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedAug 26, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceMar 8, 2022
Score history
Mar 8, 2022Higher is betterAug 26, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 26, 2026 A 99 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: During inspection EHS observed that facility is serving chicken, beef, and guava &cheese empanadas. EHS verified that the empanadas are from an
approved source (Manolos Bakery) and are precooked. EHS observed that empanadas are warmed up in a turbo chef oven at the front
counter for immediate service to customers.
EHS also noted that facility will begin offering Jambon & Cheese Croissant- Ham and French Cheese from Orrmans Cheese shop (Croissant from Manolos Bakery). This menu item will start being offered at the beginning of September. EHS advised PIC to follow requirements for preparation of TCS food items and ensure items cool properly if assembled onsite. Please contact EHS if you have any questions.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
EHS observed no CFPM present during inspection.
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For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used.
EHS observed a large amount of single use cups stored outside of their original packaging without any additional means to protect the items.
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#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.
EHS observed facility dumpster did not have a drain plug.
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#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.
EHS observed employee belongings being stored on prep counter.
CDI- Item was removed and placed in a designated area.
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Mar 18, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: During inspection EHS observed that facility is serving chicken and beef empanadas. EHS verified that the empanadas are from an approved source (Manolos Bakery) and are precooked. EHS observed that empanadas are warmed up in a turbo chef oven at the front counter. EHS advised that before any more items are added to the menu facility should reach out for an in field plan review.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
Repeat violation
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee making handling food without the use of a hair restraint. -0.5- **REPEAT**
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −1
Repeat violation
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed multiple employee beverages on the prep counter behind coffee line. CDI- Drinks were relocated to an approved location. **REPEAT** -1-
Sep 12, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PIC asked about in service training. EHS advised that PIC could contact main office at (980) 314-1620 and request the training.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed a household gnat trap in pastry case during inspection. EHS advised PIC that they should not use products mentioned for household use only in the facility. CDI- PIC removed the gnat trap from the pastry case.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
Corrected during inspection
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee making handling food without the use of a hair restraint. CDI- Employee restrained their hair.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed multiple employee beverages on the prep counter behind coffee line. CDI- Drinks were relocated to an approved location.
Jan 10, 2025 A 94.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM at time of inspection. **REPEAT** -1-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration at 0 ppm. **3DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** **FACILITY TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH QUATERNARY SANITIZER.** -1.5-
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
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. -Pf- Observed whole milk, oat milk, and almond milk being held on the counter out of temperature control with no time stamps. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on ensuring that items have a time stamp or are kept in cold holding and PIC placed time stamp on items. **REPEAT** -3-
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed lids and napkins stored on floor in dry storage area. -0-
Sep 17, 2024 A 97 · 6 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM at time of inspection. -0-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed PIC wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet thus recontaminating hands. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on using a barrier to turn off faucet and PIC rewashed hands. -0-
#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 food employee use hand sink to dump water. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on proper use of handwashing sink. -0-
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
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-/3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- Observed no date mark on 2 half and half milks in lowboy. Observed housemade pumpkin spice containing pumpkin puree and oat milk date marked 9/10 (discard 9/16), cream cheese date marked 9/3 (discard 9/9) an chive cream cheese date marked 8/24 (discard 8/30). -CDI- EHS educated PIC on items that required a date mark and PIC discarded of items past date and properly date marked milks. -1.5-
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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. -Pf- Observed whole milk, oat milk, almond milk and pumpkin puree being held on the counter out of temperature control with no time stamps. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on ensuring that items have a time stamp or are kept in cold holding and PIC placed time stamp on items. -1.5-
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination./6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drink with no lid or straw in food area. -CDI- EHS educated food employee on ensuring that drink cups had lid and straw. -0-
Feb 26, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: TPHC for milk is sometimes used for this location.
#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 the dish machine reading 0ppm chlorine sanitizer due to the bottle being empty. CDI - A new bottle of chlorine was installed. REHS educated employee on how to prime the sanitizer.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. No employee present had a hair restraint.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Dumpster doors left open during inspection.
Oct 23, 2023 A 98 · 4 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5
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: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
Establishment could not provide written vomit and diarrheal clean-up procedures.
CDI - EHS provided establishment with proper documents.
#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
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 .
Observed oat milk on the countertop at 68F.
CDI - oat Milk voluntarily discarded, employee educated on cold-holding.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed boxes of lids stored on the floor inside the kitchen.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination.
Observed employee clothes, phone, and ear phones stored on prep areas.
Jun 6, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed a few cups of portioned cream cheese in front coffee bar reach-in without date. Larger stock of portioned product is in back reach-in and easily identifiable with proper date mark (6/5). Recommended to facility to have date label follow product up to front reach in to avoid losing track of date mark or commingling prep dates.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
No PIC on site with CFPM certificate.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
Observed dish machine low temp sanitizer not registering on chlorine test strip (0ppm). Chemicals not feeding through because sanitizer was low. PIC contacted Carolina Chemical to replenish sanitizer.
Until chlorine sanitizer is restocked, EHS instructed facility will use only the 3 compartment sink for wash, rinse and sanitizing with QAC (reading at 200ppm). CDI
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
Dec 29, 2022 A 98 · 4 violations
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed a cleaner stored on a preparation table. Observed a bottle of sanitizer stored above clean utensils. CDI, chemicals moved to approved storage area below other items.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed a metal painted fruit juicer with chipping paint. Replace the damaged utensil.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed no chlorine or quat sanitizer test strips available for the dish washing area. Verification required, Establishment must purchase both test strips by 1/7/23
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in both restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin for used feminine products in the restrooms.
Mar 8, 2022 A 97 · 4 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspection
2-102.11 (C ) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. -Pf observed PIC, Cailyn failure to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of employee health. CDI coached
#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 not in compliance yet CDI handout given
#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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY observed dishwasher not sanitizing, 0ppm chlorine. CDI EHS coached PIC on priming dishwasher. Retested at 100 ppm
#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 observed no test strips for qac sanitizer. VR
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “NIGHT SWIM COFFEE / ROASTERY” or State ID 20600110302). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.