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A99.5

STARBUCKS # 66950

3935 E INDEPENDENCE BV, Charlotte, NC 28205
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110624
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedJul 10, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceApr 13, 2023

Score history

7085100 Apr 13, 2023: 98.5Oct 10, 2023: 99.5Feb 7, 2024: 98Dec 9, 2024: 98.5May 28, 2025: 98.5Jul 29, 2025: 98Jul 10, 2026: 99.5
Apr 13, 2023Higher is betterJul 10, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 10, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Creamer and milk for self service at front on TPHC.
#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 in 0ppm quat at register area. CDI- Corrected to 300ppm at 3 comp sink dispenser. (-0.5)

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Jul 29, 2025 A 98 · 3 violations
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food in yellow trays on the floor in the back room. CDI PIC put trays on a cart. 6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed food for donation commingled with customer food. CDI EHS educated PIC and donated food was moved to designated area.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed multiple employees with 1.5 inch headbands on and no other head coverings handling food. EHS educated PIC.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a small stack of the yellow food trays directly on the floor. CDI PIC moved trays to Dish room.

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May 28, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed pitcher, tongs, knives, and small glasses with food debris while being stored as clean. CDI: Items were placed to be rewashed. 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 .
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lids open on dumpster.

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Dec 9, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 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 held in 0ppm quat. CDI: Sanitizer was changed to correct concentration.
#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 debris in bottom of reach in coolers in kitchen area. Clean as needed.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster without a drain plug. Replace drain plug.

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Feb 7, 2024 A 98 · 3 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No Certified Food Protection Manager observed during inspection. 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
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed in use sanitizer bucket and sanitizer tray with low sanitizer greater than 50PPM but lesser than 100ppm quat solution. CDI-PIC adjusted sanitizer to 100ppm quat solution 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1
Repeat violation
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed left dumpster with broken drain plug. EHS advised PIC to call dumpster company to have the drain plug replaced. -REPEAT VIOLATION-

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Oct 10, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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. Observed left dumpster with broken drain plug. EHS advised PIC to call dumpster company to have the drain plug replaced. -REPEAT VIOLATION-

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Apr 13, 2023 A 98.5 · 5 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwash signs at front of house handsinks and handsink next to the dish machine. CDI: Handwash signs provided. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed sink directly next to back of house door plumbed and stocked as a handsink. Sink has dump sink fixtures (deep basin, dump sink faucet) that Starbucks uses. Sink is being used as a dump sink by employees. EHS observed coffee dumped in the sink. Properly indirectly plumb the sink and remove handwashing provisions if it is to be used as a dump sink. CDI: Sink used as handsink for now.
#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 quat sanitizer at 50ppm in sanitizer bin with wet cloth. CDI: Bin changed to proper concentration.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
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 max read thermometer for dish machine. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
#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 shelving in back of house milk coolers with dried milk build up. Observed milk spilled in bottom of back of house milk cooler. Ensure spills are cleaned when they occur.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed left dumpster with broken drain plug. EHS advised PIC to call dumpster company to have the drain plug replaced.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “STARBUCKS # 66950” or State ID 20600110624). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.