A98.5
FLYIN LION MINISTRIES
8600 MT HOLLY-HUNTERSVILLE RD, Huntersville, NC 28078
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110680
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedSep 25, 2026
Inspections on record10
On record sinceMay 31, 2023
Score history
May 31, 2023Higher is betterSep 25, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 25, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed multiple containers of chicken stock dated 9/12, TCS BBQ sauce containing cooked onions dated 9/18 and TCS chicken sauce that contains cooked onions and garlic dated 9/12 in RIC. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#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 two bottles of degreaser stored with baking racks. CDI: PIC moved degreaser to chemical storage area.
May 6, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
-REPEAT-
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 food residue on prep table shelf surfaces and on interior bottom surface of reach-in freezer. PIC to address cleaning frequency.
Jan 7, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf-
Observed open container of milk, heavy cream and shredded cheese in RIC by grill without date marking. CDI - items labeled with date.
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
-REPEAT-
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent.
Observed “for household use” only can opener. PIC to remove can opener.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
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 food debris on interior bottom surface of reach-in freezer. Observed food residue on prep table shelf surfaces. PIC to address cleaning frequency.
Oct 23, 2025 A 98.5 · 6 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur.
Observed an employee drink stored above the prep sink and an employee coffee inside of the blast chiller.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink.
Observed missing hand wash signs in the restrooms.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P
Observed toxic chemicals stored above the prep sink and the 3-compartment sink. CDI - Chemicals were removed.
#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 one large bin of flour without a label.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
Observed one employee preparing food while wearing a bracelet.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent.
Observed three “household use only” blenders.
Jun 17, 2025 A 98 · 4 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
*REPEAT* 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P- *Observed - Frozen Raw Chicken stored above Frozen Raw Ground Beef in back 4 Door RIF. *CDI - PIC had food employees reorganize items correcting storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- *Observed - Potato Filling and Cooked Vegetables in Standing 2 Door RIC #1 above 41F, see temp chart for details. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.
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
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- *Observed - Potato Filling with prep date of 05/24 which places items well past 7 day shelf life. PIC stated item was from a wedding on that date and should have been discarded. *CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf- *Observed - No Quaternary Test Strips available to test the sanitizer compartment of the 3 compartment sink. A Verification visit will be conducted within 10 days to verify that the establishment is in possession of quaternary test strips.
Feb 12, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P- *Observed -Frozen raw chicken stored above frozen raw ground beef in 2 door RIF. *CDI - PIC reorganized and corrected storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
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 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P- *Observed - High temp dish machine unable to reach 160F or above.
A verification visit will be conducted within 72 hours to verify dish machine has been repaired and able to reach 160F or above.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. *Observed - Employee cellphone stored on prep table. *CDI - PIC removed cellphone from prep table and placed in employees pocket.
Oct 23, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation
#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 - Box of resealable bags stored on floor underneath dry storage rack. *CDI - PIC removed box from floor.
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 - 2 Dented cans stored with non-dented cans in dry storage. *CDI - PIC labeled cans to be returned and removed them from dry storage area. NOTE: Facility normally doesn’t accept dented cans and returns them for credit upon arrival.
Jun 11, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 12, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Note: facility permit conditions state that facility is not allowed to cool heated TCS foods due to lack of equipment. Facility is in compliance with permit conditions during inspection. Was prepping salads and dough today during inspection for weekend. Facility is in process of looking at blast chillers to purchase, will reach out to MCHD before purchase and installation. Provided contact info during inspection.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
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 milk products with no date label. EHS explained that milks should be date marked once opened, should not exceed 7 days including the day opening the milk. CDI- milk labeled during inspection.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#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 3 bay sink set up with sanitizer at 50ppm quat. Facility uses measuring cup and manually mixes sanitizer. CDI- sanitizer added, at 200-400ppm quat after correction.
May 31, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination.
Observed microbial build up inside ice machine.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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
PIC did not provide a max registering thermometer for the dish machine. Verification required within 3 days.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FLYIN LION MINISTRIES” or State ID 20600110680). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.