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A99.5

CHICK FIL A #01231

4431 RANDOLPH RD, Charlotte, NC 28211
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110881
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedJul 15, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceJan 24, 2024

Score history

7085100 Jan 24, 2024: 99.5May 9, 2024: 99Oct 15, 2024: 98.5Feb 6, 2025: 97Jun 12, 2025: 99.5Oct 1, 2025: 99.5Feb 25, 2026: 100Jul 15, 2026: 99.5
Jan 24, 2024Higher is betterJul 15, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 15, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 crumbs and debris on top of chemical dish machine. (-0.5)

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Feb 25, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 1, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: EHS advised PIC that they have the wrong backflow preventer for the mop sink. They have a spray nozzle on the hose at the mop sink.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(B)(2) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored covered or inverted. Observed clean pans stacked above the fry station unprotected. CDI PIC put the pans back through the dish machine and inverted them.

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Jun 12, 2025 A 99.5 · 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 1 carton of egg whites measured 46F on line. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - PIC moved egg whites to walk-in cooler to cool. 0 pts. 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 .
#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. Clean bottom of raw chicken thawing cooler beside breading station.

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Feb 6, 2025 A 97 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. 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 . Observed one set of tongs and one ladle both with build up being stored as clean on clean storage rack. CDI: PIC returned both items to be W/R/S. REPEAT.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed a stack of metal containers being stored wet nested. CDI: Containers were unstacked to allow for air drying.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed one silicone spatula with a portion of spatula with chipped edges. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded spatula.

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Oct 15, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#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. 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 . Observed one metal container with a date mark sticker on outside surface where another pan was stacked on top in which food contact surface of next container was touching date mark sticker. CDI: PIC returned containers to be W/R/S. REPEAT.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P 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 . Observed one breakfast sausage patty being held at 122F in hot holding unit. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded sausage patty.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies in kitchen area. Contact pest control service provider to evaluate issue.

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May 9, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations
#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. 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 . Observed one ladle with build up being stored as clean on clean storage rack. CDI: PIC returned item to be W/R/S.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed 2 stacks of single serve bowls and a stack of single use plastic salad containers being stored right side up outside of their original packaging on storage shelf. CDI: PIC inverted items to prevent contamination. REPEAT
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine inoperable. PIC stated a work request has been submitted for repair. REPEAT.

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Jan 24, 2024 A 99.5 · 5 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 two (2) recently opened TCS food packages (egg mix and egg white mix) in cooler drawer. Per conversation with PIC, these items had been opened during the breakfast service if the date of inspection. CDI - PIC delegated employee to pulling food item logs and printing appropriate date marks; items were date marked accordingly. 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 .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed one (1) scoop, stored in cheese container of salad rail, with handle contacting food. Observed one (1) handheld egg slicer stored in the same container with one sliced boiled egg in salad unit underside, with handle contacting food. Per conversation with PIC, egg slicer is to be kept in a separate container or bin within the unit. CDI - EHS removed scoop from cheese without making barehand contact. PIC delegated that employee rotate egg slicer and scoop to 3 compartment sink for corrective washing and sanitizing; egg was disposed of and clean utensils were provided from readily available supply.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed one (1) stack of sandwich boxes at service window prep table with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - EHS inverted single service article stack to prevent potential contamination.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed high temperature dish machine marked as out of service. Per conversation with PIC, machine is currently not reaching a final rinse temperature of 180F. A work order has been placed for the machine's service and maintenance; all food contact surface washing, rinsing, and sanitizing is being done at 3 compartment sink.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Corrected during inspection
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed soap dispenser at fryer station fallen from wall. CDI - PIC reattached soap dispenser wall.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CHICK FIL A #01231” or State ID 20600110881). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.