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A98

JIMMY JOHN'S # 4385

4923 TROJAN DR, Charlotte, NC 28278
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110618
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedAug 11, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceMar 21, 2023

Score history

7085100 Mar 21, 2023: 95.5Sep 13, 2023: 97.5Mar 15, 2024: 97Nov 18, 2024: 97Apr 4, 2025: 96.5Jul 29, 2025: 97.5Jan 6, 2026: 99Aug 11, 2026: 98
Mar 21, 2023Higher is betterAug 11, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 11, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce that was being cooled in the bottom of the main flip top unit. Items were placed in there at 9:24am and did not meet proper cooling parameters. Items were observed at 42-48F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the necessary items. (1.5 pts) For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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 Sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce cooling in deep plastic containers while being tight wrapped in plastic wrap in the bottom of the main flip top unit. Items were unable to cool correctly. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the necessary items. EHS also coached on proper cooling methods. (0.5 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 .

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Jan 6, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on duty during inspection. REEPAT*** For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

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Jul 29, 2025 A 97.5 · 2 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. A certified food protection manager must be present during all hours of operation. REPEAT*** (1 pt) For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed cut tomatoes and cut lettuce containers that had been cooling from earlier in the morning without any lids or coverings after they had successfully been cooled to 41F or below. Once items have cooled they must be covered to help prevent any possible contamination. (1.5 pts)

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Apr 4, 2025 A 96.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - Observed no CFPM on site. No current employee possesses a valid CFPM. REPEAT. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. - Observed food debris on the food contact surface of the meat holder portion of the deli slicer and the slicer was stored as clean. REPEAT. CDI - PIC removed dirty portion of deli slicer and placed it in the sink to be W/R/S. 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 . 4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. - Scoops/spoons in use at the front counter opentop refrigerator are not changed out throughout the day and remain in use until close as per PIC. 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 .
#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 a container of sliced tomatoes sat the front counter opentop refrigerator that was not provided with a date mark. PIC stated the tomatoes were leftover from yesterday since they slice new produce daily and they must have forgotten to put a label on the container. CDI - PIC date marked container. 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 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Repeat violation
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P - Observed spray bottles of sanitizer stored hanging on the garbage cans throughout the facility. REPEAT. CDI - PIC moved chemical bottles to chemical storage rack.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed the blade to the dicer to have dents and scuffs along its surfaces.

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Nov 18, 2024 A 97 · 6 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager during inspection. EHS recommends 2-3 CFPMS to ensure facility has a CFPM during all hours of operation and food handling/preparation. REPEAT. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Repeat violation
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed onions in netted bag stored above pre-washed lettuce. PIC corrected storage order. REPEAT. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes in lowboy unit and shredded lettuce containers in WIC without lids or coverings that were 41F or below. PIC covered containers.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed minor food residue on the back side of the slicer blade that was stored as clean. CDI-PIC cleaned deli slicer. 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 . 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed soda nozzles with dark build inside nozzle. PIC stated nozzles are cleaned and soaked in sanitizer daily. 4-602.12 (A) The Food Contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. Observed metal baking sheets for bread that are cleaned weekly per PIC.
#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 spray bottles of food surface sanitizer and spick and span hanging from the side of a trash can by the front register. CDI-PIC moved bottles to chemical storage shelf.
#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 new working container of sugar without a label of the food. PIC added label for sugar.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Repeat violation
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed mayo scoop stored in 35F water. REPEAT.

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Mar 15, 2024 A 97 · 7 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No CFPM available during inspection. REPEAT. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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. No V/D procedures available during inspection. CDI - EHS provided V/D procedures to PIC. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#15 · Food separated & protected
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed onions stored over deli meat in WIC. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code. -P. PIC stated that deli slicer is only sanitized after use. CDI - EHS reminded PIC to wash/rinse/sanitize deli slicer at least every 4 hours. 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 .
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed cut lettuce in WIC at 43 F, 4 hours after prep. Observed tuna salad in deep, covered plastic container in WIC at 47 F, 3 hours and 45 minutes after prep. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food and moved tuna salad to uncovered metal bowl in WIF. Tuna salad reached 41 F within 4 hours from prep. 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=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 cut lettuce and tuna salad cooling in deep, covered plastic containers in WIC at an insufficient rate. Observed stacks of sliced deli meat cooling in RIC at an insufficient rate. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded lettuce, moved tuna salad to an uncovered metal bowl in WIF, and placed deli meat on a sheet tray in WIC. 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 .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed scoop stored in container of water at 37 F in prep top.

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Sep 13, 2023 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No CFPM on site. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Dicer soiled. CDI - Taken to 3 comp. Sink for cleaning 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 .
#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 Diced chicken recorded at 44F, CDI - Discarded. 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 .

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Mar 21, 2023 A 95.5 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: HAVE PREP UNITS CHECKED TO ENSURE PROPER COLD HOLDING. NO FROST ON RAILS ONLY MOISTURE. AMBIENT AIR 43°. Please verify and contact EHS OLiver at 621-2504 within 48 hours.
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 multiple employee beverages stored on food prep table. CDI removed
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P observed task change with glove change but no hand wash. CDI coached
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed clear sanitizer in spray bottle at 0ppm chlorine. CDI remade to 150ppm For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required
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 multiple sliced deli meats, and shredded lettuce cold held above 41°. CDI removed to walk in cooler VR HAVE COLD HOLD UNITS CHECKED OR PROPER CALIBRATION
#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 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed multiple deli meats cut yesterday with no date mark. CDI placed on tphc for cold hold
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf observed unlabeled spray bottle of orange solution

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “JIMMY JOHN'S # 4385” or State ID 20600110618). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.