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A98.5

DUNKIN DONUTS #341168

5133 SOUTH BV, Charlotte, NC 28217
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110538
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedApr 2, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceJan 31, 2023

Score history

7085100 Jan 31, 2023: 98.5Aug 28, 2023: 99Feb 5, 2024: 99.5Aug 2, 2024: 98.5Mar 25, 2025: 99Jul 24, 2025: 98Apr 2, 2026: 98.5
Jan 31, 2023Higher is betterApr 2, 2026

Inspections & violations

Apr 2, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
*REPEAT* 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- *Observed - Container of Sliced Cheese in Make Table and Container of Egg Bites in Make Table Lowboy above 41F, see temp chart for details. *CDI - PIC placed Sliced Cheese into WIC to cool and voluntarily discarded the egg bites. NOTE: Points deducted remain the same due to severity, establishment was going to replace food items due to shift change and its from new unit after breakfast rush. Establishment has replaced the unit of WIC which caused CH issues last 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 .

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Jul 24, 2025 A 98 · 2 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 - 4 containers of Egg Patties, 3 containers of sliced cheese, and 3 containers of sausage patties above 41F, see temp chart for details. PIC stated items were above temperature due to frequent opening and closing of WIC door due to early morning rush. PIC showed EHS IPad with log showing routine checks on cold holding units where they temp check one food item per unit and log it. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all items date marked 07/24/25. PIC placed all items date marked 07/25/25 (portioned this morning) into WIF to be rapidly cooled. 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 .
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 - Ceiling tiles above office door damaged in need of replacing.*REPEAT* *Observed - Two tiles at back door missing in need of replacement. NOTE: points deducted remain the same due to ceiling tile above 3 compartment sink being repaired. PIC stated that renovations will start taking place next week.

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Mar 25, 2025 A 99 · 4 violations
#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 being stored in sanitizer at 50ppm.CDI - PIC remade sanitizer to correct 200ppm concentration. (0.5)
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed reach in cooler for dairy products and coffee with torn gaskets. Please replace gaskets. (0)
#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 gaskets to reach in unit for sodas and water soiled with food debris and residue. Increase cleaning frequency to avoid accumulation. (0)
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 one ceiling tile by office door coming apart. Observed one ceiling tile above three compartment sink with holes present. PIC stated these tiles will be replaced next month. (0.5)

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Aug 2, 2024 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 American cheese and sausage egg and cheese wrap abov temp. CDI.. Items were voluntarily discarded 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 .

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Feb 5, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 non slip tread on walk in cooler entrance peeling and missing parts of treat. REPEAT -.5pts-

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Aug 28, 2023 A 99 · 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 coffee grounds in hand sink up front. CDI PIC rinsed out coffee grounds.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fly flying around in back prep area.
#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. Non slip tread on WIC entrance ramp is peeling up and missing portions of tread.

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Jan 31, 2023 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 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 . Observed some foods such as eggs and cheese above temperature threshold. Ensure that these are items are held at or below temperature threshold.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
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 observed pest spray labeled for residential use only. Ensure that pest spray are used in accordance to manufacturer’s label.
#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. Additional cleaning needed to the racks inside of the wall in cooler.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster lids left open.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DUNKIN DONUTS #341168” or State ID 20600110538). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.