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A98.5

SMOOTHIE KING #1614

5220 NEW FASHION WY, STE 200, Charlotte, NC 28278
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110823
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedJul 29, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceNov 22, 2023

Score history

7085100 Nov 22, 2023: 98.5Jan 16, 2024: 97Aug 14, 2024: 99.5Feb 28, 2025: 98Jul 14, 2025: 99Jan 6, 2026: 100Jul 29, 2026: 98.5
Nov 22, 2023Higher is betterJul 29, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 29, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the hand sink adjacent to the 3 compartment sink. -CDI- Paper towels were provided. (1 pt)
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed QUAT sanitizer at 0ppm being dispensed from the chemical dispenser in the 3 compartment sink. No dishes were observed being sanitized during inspection. -CDI- PIC manually made properly concentrated solution. (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: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed buckets of QUAT sanitizer solution with wiping cloths at 0ppm. Replace solution with properly concentrated sanitizer. (0.5 pts)

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Jan 6, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 14, 2025 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. Certified food protection manager shall be present during all hours operation. REPEAT*** (1 pt) For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

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Feb 28, 2025 A 98 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - Observed no CFPM on site during the inspection. PIC stated the assistant manager and owner are the ones who have ServSafe certificates. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf - Observed a spray bottle containing a purple liquid that was not labeled as to its contents. CDI - PIC labeled spray bottle.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed an employee involved in food prep without a head covering of any kind.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed the sliding doors to both dumpsters to be open at the time of the inspection.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. - Observed the floor behind the ice machine to be covered in an accumulation of grime/dust/debris.

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Aug 14, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed wiping cloths visibly soiled inside cloudy sanitizer solution. CDI- PIC remixes solution with clean wiping cloths. (-.05)

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Jan 16, 2024 A 97 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Sanitizer dispenser dispensing quat sanitizer below 150 ppm. Observed equipment being sanitized in quat sanitizer below 150 ppm. REPEAT. CDI - PIC emptied sanitizer compartment of 3-comp sink and will manually mix sanitizer until dispenser is repaired. PIC contacted technician who is scheduled today or tomorrow to service unit. 4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. -P. Observed food thermometer stored with residue on probe. CDI - thermometer was cleaned and sanitized. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed two plastic containers with intact stickers in the middle of a stack of clean containers. CDI - PIC removed containers 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 .
#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 wiping cloths in quat sanitizer below 150 ppm. CDI - PIC remixed sanitizer at adequate concentration.

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Nov 22, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Transitional expires 4/30/24
#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 Sanitizer tested too weak at 3 comp sink and inside of sanitizer bucket. CDI- Sanitizer was replaced during the inspection with a new container of sanitizer. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed ice scoop holder holding debris. Ice scoop holder was sent to 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized again. 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 .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed in use utensils in powders with handles making direct contact with food. CDI- Removed during the inspection.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket channels inside of main two reach in doors. Noted on transitional requirements.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SMOOTHIE KING #1614” or State ID 20600110823). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.