A98
DUNKIN DONUTS WORTHINGTON
1831 SOUTH BV, Charlotte, NC 28203
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110504
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedOct 27, 2026
Inspections on record9
On record sinceNov 2, 2022
Score history
Nov 2, 2022Higher is betterOct 27, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 27, 2026 A 98 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: EHS provided V&D handout in English as facility only had Spanish one posted.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present at time of inspection. -0-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -Pf- Observed PIC only able to answer some questions about EHP and not able to refer to EHP. -CDI- EHS educated and showed PIC where EHP was posted in facility to refer to as EHS had observed it during inspection. -0-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed no date mark on turkey sausage in cold drawers, 0% milk, lactaid, oat milk, and protein lactaid milk in lowboy coolers with no date marks. Per PIC, items were opened today. PIC stated that if there are milk leftovers at EOD, they are kept. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items. -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 .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed labels missing on some squeeze bottles. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -0-
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Repeat violation
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed spoon handle touching in matcha powder. **REPEAT** -0.5-
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 what appeared to be milk residue/buildup on shelving in WIC and sticky residue on outside of matcha container. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
Mar 18, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: PIC stated to EHS that the operator is planning on remodeling the facility in the upcoming months. Please call MCPH at 980-314-1620 for service request, possible plan review needed for in-field evaluation.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed.
Observed scoop handles stored inside the dough flour bin and sugar bin commingled within the non-TCS food products.
Keep scoop handles stored above the top of the food to prevent contamination.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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 baseboard tiles missing towards the right adjacent wall of the back entrance door. Observed bulging floor interior of WIF.
Replace missing baseboard tiles and repair bulging floor to prevent hazards.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
Sep 19, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: EHS provided PIC with updated Employee Health Policy which includes restriction and exclusion, and with the updated Vomit & Diarrhea clean-up written procedures.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed PIC actively engaging in food prep without hair restraint.
Ensure all employees engaging in food prep have some sort of hair restraint to prevent contamination.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed handsink next to the ice machine needing to be re-caulked.
Re-caulk handsink.
Observed 1 lowboy cooler out of order at the make line. Sign reading "Do Not Use" was posted on the front.
Repair unit or remove from facility if not needed for operations.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-201.16 (A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable.
Observed corner of black baseboard falling off of the wall, under partition countertop door separating customers from entering kitchen area.
Repair baseboard.
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 food debris accumulating behind ice machine.
Increase cleaning frequency.
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 floor inside the WIF bulging in two different sections.
Repair WIF floor to prevent possible hazards.
Mar 18, 2025 A 98 · 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 no paper towels at hand sink close to register. CDI PIC replaced paper towels.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Follow-up verification required
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hand sink near register leaking. Facility has another sink. Repair. VR
Nov 18, 2024 A 97 · 4 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Repeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed several milks (dairy, coconut, oat) that were holding above 41F . CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. Discussed placing milks from 7 am -10 am on TPHC, holding on time vs cold hold bc items are constantly pulled from RIC. Left TPHC form for PIC to decide. Repeat
Note: Facility has ensured correction of every instance in the last three inspections for cold holding issues (properly functioning equipment x2, stacking TCS items too high in prep unit). However, long term compliance checks and/or risk control plan will be implemented if cold holding issues have not been corrected in all areas at next inspection.
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 .
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed door open on dumpster. Keep doors closed.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-201.15 Mats and duckboards shall be removable and easily cleanable. Observed cardboard being used as mats in walk in cooler. Cardboard is not an easily cleanable surface. Do not use cardboard.
#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 personal items stored on top of customer product. Place all personal items in one location, away from customer product.
Apr 4, 2024 A 97 · 3 violations
#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 sanitizer bucket and employee during stored on ledge in front of hand sink. CDI Items moved.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Repeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed sausage patties in prep top holding above 41F, temped items below line on container, items holding 41F or below, items that were holding above 41F were voluntarily discarded. Observed creamers and ambient in low RIC near register holding above 41F. CDI All TCS items in RIC were voluntarily discarded. Will hold TCS items in other low RIC that is holding items and ambient 41F and below. PIC will call repairman for RIC. Repeat
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 .
#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 debris and build up behind and under equipment, in hard to reach areas. Ensure attention is paid to these areas.
Sep 27, 2023 A 95.5 · 6 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee eating fruit, hand to mouth, at start of inspection in food prep area.
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed multiple open beverage containers stored on prep surfaces at start of inspection. Ensure only closed beverage containers are used for employee drinks and they are stored in a way to prevent contamination.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 TCS foods in WIC above 41F. Reference temperature chart. Ambient temperature of WIC was 45F. EHS asked if establishment maintained temperature logs or had checked food temperatures inside WIC today. Employee stated they had only checked temperatures in the WIF today. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded TCS foods that were above 41F. Service technician arrived during inspection. Temperature began to lower.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf WIC is not currently able to maintain cold holding temperatures of 41F or below. Service technician arrived during inspection and repaired WIC.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled container over coffee maker. Employee stated this was hot chocolate powder. Add label.
#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 in-use wiping clothes stored in 50 ppm quat sanitizer. CDI-PIC remade sanitizer bucket to correct concentration.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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 buckling floor in WIF. Repair or replace.
Apr 4, 2023 A 92 · 9 violations
Inspector comments: *Transitional permit expires on 04/15/2023. The following noncompliant items remain to be corrected prior to permit expiring.
1. Repair leak from rear of bulk ice machine to eliminate staining water on flooring.
2. Repair, refinish, or replace exterior of Kelvinator upright freezer to make smooth and easily cleanable.
4. Refinish back of house shelving to eliminate corrosion and buildup to make smooth and easily cleanable. (Can replace shelving instead of refinishing).
6. Repair/refinish cabinetry under front of house bar to eliminate damaged areas and make smooth and easily cleanable.
7. Repair damaged baseboard tiles, damaged flooring, and damaged wall trim around dry storage area entry and back door areas.
8. Repair holes in FRP board throughout back of house to make smooth and easily cleanable.
9. Repair/replace damaged threshold of WIC door entry.
10. Repair damaged/buckling flooring of WIF.
11. Replace missing drain plug in outdoor waste dumpster.
12. Ensure that flip top cooler is sufficiently placed away from heat generating devices/fan units in order to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below. Cooler has documented repeat cold holding issues related to intrusion of hot air from adjacent equipment. Ensure that flip top cooler is operating properly and holding all TCS foods at 41F or below.
#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 only functioning handsink in facility to be blocked by multiple ladders stored in front of it. Do not store any items in front of handsink. - CDI - PIC relocated ladders.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf - Observed handsink lacking paper towels. - CDI - PIC provided paper towels.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. - P - Observed employee remove spatula from dirty portion of 3 compartment sink for use at sandwich station without cleaning and sanitizing the spatula. Do not use dirty utensils for service without properly cleaning and sanitizing. - CDI - Spatula removed from sandwich station before use and placed back at 3 compartment sink.
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 .
#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 multiple TCS items holding above 41F at sandwich station flip top unit (see temperature chart). - CDI - All TCS items voluntarily discarded by PIC who stated items had been in unit for more than 4 hours. PIC contacted maintenance to service unit. Maintenance stated they would arrive within 4 hours. EHS provided PIC with TPHC written procedures form. PIC agreed to place items in unit on time until unit is repaired. Follow up visit will be made to ensure unit is properly functioning.
*NOTE: Transitional item states unit must be moved away from heat generating devices (such as the oven) to ensure unit properly holds food items at 41F or below. Flip top unit has not been moved. Unit must be moved or replaced to ensure proper holding temperatures.
For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 .
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate
4-204.112 (B) Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. - Observed sandwich station flip top unit lacking a thermometer. Provide thermometers in all refrigeration units.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - REPEAT - Observed baffle wall of ice machine to be broken and dangling. Repair baffle wall. Repair door of tall freezer as listed on transitional permit or remove freezer. Facility no longer selling ice cream.
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. - REPEAT - Repair damaged shelving under front counter, corroded shelves, etc as listed on transitional permit.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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. - REPEAT -Observed cleaning needed on the interior of refrigeration units and gaskets. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed handsink near front register turned off due to leaking pipes per PIC. PIC stated maintenance order has been placed. Repair sink.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. - REPEAT - Replace missing drainplugs on both garbage and cardboard dumpsters. Transitional permit item.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. - REPEAT - Replace damaged tile baseboard near back dry storage area, repair buckling floor in walk in freezer, patch holes in walls of FRP as needed. Transitional permit items.
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 floor in need of cleaning throughout facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
Nov 2, 2022 A 96.5 · 8 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P. Observed employee using wiping cloth to clean various surfaces then move to prepare a customer order without washing hands. CDI- employee directed to wash hands and did so correctly.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed several pans and containers of various dry good items without labels.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean surface in between uses. Observe one mixing spoon stored in cup of sanitizer. CDI- removed.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Repair/replace damaged door of brown ice machine, missing knob of chocolate dispenser, door of tall freezer as listed on transitional permit.
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Repair damaged shelving under front counter, corroded shelves, etc as listed on transitional permit.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 cleaning needed for shelving in walk in cooler.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Replace missing drainplugs on both garbage and cardboard dumpsters. Transitional permit item
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Replace damaged tile baseboard near back dry storage area, repair buckling floor in walk in freezer, patch holes in walls of FRP as needed. Transitional permit items
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee purse stored on shelf with dry good items. Observed bottled drink stored on shelf with single service items.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DUNKIN DONUTS WORTHINGTON” or State ID 20600110504). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.