A99.5
LEES HOAGIE HOUSE
15025 LANCASTER HY, D1, Charlotte, NC 28277
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110529
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedJun 17, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceDec 13, 2022
Score history
Dec 13, 2022Higher is betterJun 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 17, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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 a few containers of unlabeled spices at cook line.
CDI- Spices labeled. (-0)
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage.
Observed one fryer basket with metal wire coming apart from frame.
CDI- PIC replaces basket with new, removes damaged basket from service. (-0.5)
Dec 11, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
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 overfilled containers of wrapped sliced salami cooling in fliptop at 44F.
CDI- PIC removed top layer of salami to complete rapid cooling in WIC (was loaded into fliptop today) and leaves bottom layer which was below 41F. (-0.5)
Sep 16, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 22, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
#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 brooms blocking first hand sink in main kitchen area.
CDI- PIC moves brooms and restores accessibility to hand sink. (-1)
Feb 14, 2025 A 97 · 1 violation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT.
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed Cesar dressing in squeeze bottle at fliptop at 59F and top layer of cooked salami in fliptop 2 at 44F.
CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of dressing and top layer of salami; states they will keep dressing in lowboy going forward.
(-3)
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
Aug 21, 2024 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#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 ranch dressing inside Fliptop at 46F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discards ranch and will store in lowboy going forward. (-1.5)
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 2 bags of opened shredded lettuce inside WIC without date mark. CDI- PIC affixes date mark. (-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 .
#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 various spice containers without label. CDI- PIC labels all spices. (-0)
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed one cutting board with severe scoring, no longer able to be sanitized properly. CDI- PIC removes board from service. (-0)
May 1, 2024 A 100 · 1 violation
#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 significant buildup of ice on outside of fan inside WIF 2. No contamination of food observed and unit ambient temperature is 25F. EHS advises repair of the WIF fan at earliest opportunity. (-0)
Jan 4, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
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 tomatoes cooling in deep covered container in WIC at 46 F, 3 hours and 30 minutes after being cut. CDI - PIC moved tomatoes to sheet tray in WIF and tomatoes reached 40 F within 15 minutes.
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 .
Aug 29, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 30, 2023 A 99 · 3 violations
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed marinara in WIC at 55 F, 5 hours into cooling. CDI - PIC separated marinara into multiple metal pans and moved to WIF. With active stirring, marinara reached below 41 F within 45 min.
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 .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
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 marinara cooling in deep, covered plastic containers in WIC at 55 F, 5 hours into cooling. CDI - PIC separated marinara into multiple metal containers and placed them in WIF. With active stirring, marinara reached below 41 F within 45 min. PIC will use shallow, metal, uncovered pans to cool food and incorporate the WIF and active stirring as needed to achieve cooling parameters.
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 .
#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 wet wiping cloth stored on prep top. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in bucket of detergent. CDI - wiping cloths were discarded and and detergent was emptied. Detergent will be mixed as needed.
Dec 13, 2022 A 98.5 · 6 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. Observed no written procedures for vomit & diarrhea during today’s inspection. PIC confirmed with CINTAS representative over the phone that a bodily fluid kit + guidance have been ordered. CDI - EHS provided vomit & diarrhea clean-up plan onsite.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
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 floor squeegee, shelving unit structures and chair obstructing hand sink. CDI - PIC and employees present removed all obstructions.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160 F as measured by an max/min thermometer. - P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08. Observed facility’s dish machine unable to achieve proper final rinse temperatures > 160 F after x3 attempts. PIC has contacted ECOLAB for repairs, shut off unit and instructed staff to manually wash at 3-compartment sink until repairs complete.***3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. 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 Temperatureshttps://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. Observed sliced tomatoes registering at 44 F and 45 F inside flip top and lowboy unit, respectively. Product had been put into cold holding prior to EHS arrival. CDI - Product uncovered and relocated to walk-in cooler to cool down towards < 41 F.
#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 x1 employee in kitchen with out hair restraint.
#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 x1 in-use sanitizer bucket registering at 0 PPM sink & surface solution. CDI - Solution remade with concentration registering at 272 PPM.
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LEES HOAGIE HOUSE” or State ID 20600110529). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.