A100
FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
3400 BEATTIES FORD RD, Charlotte, NC 28216
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110970
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedSep 21, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceMay 30, 2024
Score history
May 30, 2024Higher is betterSep 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 21, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 7, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 14, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Corrected during inspection
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed exit door propped open during inspection without facility receiving or discarding garbage. Insect device was observed not turned on. CDI - PIC closed exit door.
#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 removeable blade for counter mounted style can open with metal finish peeling off. CDI - PIC ordered new blades.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 caulking for dish machine drainboard with black build up and on FRP wall. PIC will placed work order.
Aug 19, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Steamer and stove are not operating properly. PIC has work order placed with service company.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Repeat violation
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed pink slime on white lid inside ice machine and black build up on interior corner of panels. PIC scheduled for unit to be service.Towards end of inspection service company arrived on site to clean ice machine. Technician stated the pink and black discoloration is a result of stains. Pink slime was shown on wiping cloth to PIC. Increase routine cleaning to prevent contamination.
#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 a couple plastic food containers stored clean with manufacture sticker adhesive still attached. PIC will have adhesive removed from food containers with liquid adhesive remover.
May 19, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed pink slime starting to form inside ice machine cover and black build up on interior panel.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed several cooked chicken drumsticks hot holding at steam table below 135F. CDI - PIC stated food has been at the steam table for about 1 hr. Food was reheated in oven above 165F.
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed three sheet pans of cooked chicken drumsticks hot holding in hot holding cabinet below 135F. CDI - PIC reheated all three sheet pans of chicken drumsticks above 165F. See temp chart.
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 .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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 three containers of chicken stored on the floor underneath shelves in WIF. CDI- PIC moved items to shelves.
Dec 19, 2024 A 98 · 2 violations
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed dent/damaged can of marinara sauce stored on shelf. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Corrected during inspection
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed knife with white handle burnt and damaged. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item.
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed metal potato smasher with rust built up on food contact portion. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded.
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed rubber spatula with chips and missing pieces . CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.
Aug 26, 2024 A 98.5 · 5 violations
#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 cooked chicken cooling covered in reach in cooler. CDI - PIC removed lid from food container.
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 .
#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 food employee without hair covering while working with food.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed two cutting boards with dark stain marks with burnt holes, and one wooden cutting board with deep cracks on surface. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded three cutting boards.
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed chipping and flaking wooden spoon stored clean. PIC voluntarily discarded.
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed deep cracks in wooden spoon stored clean. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 stored clean food containers with stickers and glue residue on outside of seven containers. CDI - PIC moved items to 3-comp-sink
#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 food being prepared next to cell phones on prep table. CDI - PIC removed cell phones off prep table.
May 30, 2024 A 99 · 5 violations
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . No thin probe thermometer available during inspection. CDI - PIC will order proper thermometer. 10 Day VR required to ensure proper thermometer.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
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 clear squeeze bottle without any identification. CDI - PIC labeled squeeze bottle "Cooking Oil "
#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 white mechanical whisk arm with paint chipping and bare metal exposed. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item.
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed five rubber spatulas discolored and chipping rubber pieces. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed door gasket to RIC torn around lower half of door.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed expired quaternary test strips from 2020 and establishment had no up to date test strips. 10 required for verification of accurate test strips. CDI - PIC will order test strips.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
Corrected during inspection
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 stored clean food containers with stickers and glue residue on outside of six containers. CDI - PIC moved items to 3-comp-sink
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FRIENDSHIP MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH” or State ID 20600110970). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.