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A99

STARBUCKS COFFEE #65308

436 TYVOLA RD, Charlotte, NC 28217
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110357
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedSep 16, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceApr 7, 2022

Score history

7085100 Apr 7, 2022: 99Sep 14, 2022: 98.5Feb 22, 2023: 97.5Aug 9, 2023: 99Feb 2, 2024: 98.5Aug 7, 2024: 97.5Mar 5, 2025: 97.5Aug 22, 2025: 98Feb 11, 2026: 99Sep 16, 2026: 99
Apr 7, 2022Higher is betterSep 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 16, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths in a QUAt sanitizer solution at 0ppm. -CDI- PIC immediately replaced the solution with properly concentrated sanitizer.

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Feb 11, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths in a QUAT solution at 0ppm. -CDI- PIC replaced solution with new sanitizer. REPEAT*** (1 pt)
#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 missing corner protector on the wall near the 3 compartment sink. Replace corner protector. (0 pts)

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Aug 22, 2025 A 98 · 2 violations
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Repeat violation
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food products being stored directly on the floor from the shipment that was brought in the night before. Place all food items at least 6 inches off the floor while being stored. REPEAT*** (1 pt)
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1
Repeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths in quat sanitizer at 0ppm. Keep all wiping cloths in correctly concentrated solution while being stored. REPEAT*** (1 pt)

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Mar 5, 2025 A 97.5 · 6 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed egg bites, breakfast wraps, and sandwiches stored in reach in unit in disrepair. All items were observed above 41F. Items were voluntarily discarded. Facility will not store any items in cooler until repaired. 3-day VR required. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#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 Observed two containers of milk opened yesterday without any date marking. CDI - dates were added to milk jugs and EHS discussed date marking procedures in regards to all dairy/non-dairy products with PIC. (0) For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed non-dairy milks and syrups being stored on the floor. PIC stated these items were delivered the previous night. CDI - PIC moved items to correct storage order. (0)
#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 two trays with in use wiping cloths stored in sanitizer at 0ppm. CDI - PIC changed sanitizer and EHS observed sanitizer at correct ppm.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. EHS observed reach in unit used to store breakfast wraps, egg bites, and sandwiches in disrepair. Ambient temperature of 56F was observed. Work order placed during inspection. (0)
#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 egregious amounts of waste stored in dumpster area. Please keep clean and inaccessible to insects/rodents. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors open to dumpsters outside. Please keep closed. (0.5)

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Aug 7, 2024 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM in establishment during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signage at two handwashing sinks. CDI - Handwashing signage was provided to PIC. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food material dumped into handwashing sink. CDI - Food was removed. -1 point-
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed two containers stacked wet on drying rack. -0 points-
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
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 max/min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures at hot water warewashing machine. A verification will be conducted by 8/17/2024 to determine if establishment is in compliance. 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no quat sanitizer test kit for measuring quat sanitizer at three compartment sink. A verification will be conducted by 8/17/2024 to determine if establishment is in compliance. -0.5 points-

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Feb 2, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed multiple plastic containers, squeeze bottles, and squeeze bottle tops with dark brown food debris on food contact surface stored as clean. PIC stated employees are told to load dishes straight into dishwasher without scrubbing first. CDI- PIC put all dishes in three comp sink to be washed. -1.5pts- 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed chemicals over coffee filters on metal rack. CDI- PIC moved chemicals to bottom shelf below filters. -0pts-
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpsters with sliding doors open. CDI- PIC closed doors. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed waste surrounding dumpsters. Clean up waste. -0pts-

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Aug 9, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Flies present in kitchen. Keep up with pest control.

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Feb 22, 2023 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed a pump container lid stored as clean with food residue. CDI: PIC removed to the 3 comp sink to be w/r/s. -1.5- For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer bucket stored directly on the floor. -0-
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets of tall reach in units in the back. Recommend to replace. REPEAT VIOLATION -1-

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Sep 14, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1
Repeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use wiping cloth in 50ppm quat sanitizer. REPEAT VIOLATION -1-
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets of prep reach in unit and tall reach in units. Recommend to replace. -0.5-

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Apr 7, 2022 A 99 · 2 violations
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer in clear drawers with towels below approved Quat level. They were refilled with Quat at 200ppm.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.13 (B) In hot water dish machines, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Max/Min thermometer or temperature strips will meet this rule. PIC advised they would order today. Provide within 10 days. Verification required.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “STARBUCKS COFFEE #65308” or State ID 20600110357). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.