A100
STARBUCKS UNCC ATKINS
9201 UNIVERSITY CITY BV, Charlotte, NC 28223
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110605
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedSep 16, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceMar 10, 2023
Score history
Mar 10, 2023Higher is betterSep 16, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 16, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 16, 2026 A 96.5 · 3 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Employee observed handling cash and then went to preparing hot food without washing hands first. Employees must wash hands before preparing food. CDI - Employee educated and she washed hands. No increase in severity so kept at half credit. REPEAT
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Follow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 2 milk coolers on line were holding milk and sweet cream at 43-50F. Ice buildup in back of coolers. PIC moved all milk and sweet cream to other coolers that were below 41F. VR - Verification required within 3 days that coolers are repaired.
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. 2 milk coolers were frozen in back and not holding below 41F. Repair coolers. 0 pts.
Sep 3, 2025 A 98 · 2 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Employee observed touching cell phone and went back to preparing drinks without washing hands. Employees must wash hands after contaminating hands. CDI - Employee educated and she washed hands.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. 1 sanitizer bucket measured less than 150 ppm quat. CDI - Employee emptied bucket and refilled with 200 ppm solution. 0 pts.
Feb 24, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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 opened containers of whole milk, half and half, and fat free milk held for over 24 hours without date marks. -CDI- PIC knew when items were opened and properly added date marks.
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 .
#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 cloth stored in less than 10pm sanitizer solution. -CDI- PIC properly remade sanitizer to 100ppm.
Sep 13, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 dish thermometer for dish machine.
Feb 19, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Sweet cream in other reach-in cooler measured 54F. PIC stated it was not made today. PIC stated it was pulled out of cooler many times in the last 2 hours. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - Sweet cream moved to freezer to cool. 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 .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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 Sweet cream that was prepared 1 hour ago was cooling in reach-in cooler on line at 46F. Use coolers in back that are opened less frequently to cool any TCS foods after preparation. CDI - Sweet cream moved to freezer to cool. 0 pts.
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 .
Oct 11, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Pitcher of sweet cream in reach-in cooler measured 56F. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - Sweet cream placed on temporary TPHC and will be used or discarded within 2 hours. 0 pts.
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 .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1
Repeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Sanitizer buckets measured less than 150 ppm quat. Store wet wiping cloths in 150-400 ppm quat sanitizer solution when in between uses. REPEAT
Mar 10, 2023 A 99 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
PIC was not food safety certified. Permit is within 210 Days of issuance. No point deduction.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-201.11(A) Permit holder shall require food employees to report to the PIC information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. -P PIC did not provide any information about employee health policy. CDI-Link to EHP information provided to PIC.
For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
#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
PIC did not provide written procedures for vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup. CDI -link to information provided to PIC.
For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on counter tops in front service area.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf
PIC could not locate test strips for utensil sink sanitizer testing. CDI - EHS located test strips for PIC.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “STARBUCKS UNCC ATKINS” or State ID 20600110605). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.