A95
CLEAN JUICE
2225 MATTHEWS TOWNSHIP PY, STE H, Matthews, NC 28105
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111082
Latest gradeA (95)
Last inspectedAug 4, 2026
Inspections on record5
On record sinceSep 4, 2024
Score history
Sep 4, 2024Higher is betterAug 4, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 4, 2026 A 95 · 8 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety Observed facility operating without a Certified Food Protection Manager on-site. A CFPM shall be on-site during all hours of operations. REPEAT.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Follow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed all items in the prep unit at temperatures above 41F. PIC voluntarily discarded.
Unit is unable to hold temp. Will be back to check on the unit
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 −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 watermelon in the RI with expired date. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded.
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 .
#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 employee working with food while wearing ring with rock on it.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees working with food without hair covers.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacking of dishes in the cleaned dish area.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep top unable to hold temperatures.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Repeat violation
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaks at prep sink upfront when the water is running. Repeat.
#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 cleaning needed on vents.
Jan 15, 2026 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety Observed facility operating without a Certified Food Protection Manager on-site. A CFPM shall be on-site during all hours of operations. REPEAT.
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. OBSERVED an incomplete employee health policy in the facility during inspection. CDI. PIC was provided a newer version and education provided on the changes.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloths stored in sanitizer at 500ppm chlorine. CDI. Solution was diluted to right concentration. Repeat
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Repeat violation
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaks at prep sink. Repeat.
#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 employees drink stored in same place as customer food. CDI. PIC removed.
Jul 14, 2025 A 97.5 · 8 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety Observed facility operating without a Certified Food Protection Manager on-site. A CFPM shall be on-site during all hours of operations. REPEAT.
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. OBSERVED an incomplete employee health policy in the facility during inspection. CDI. PIC was provided a newer version and education provided on the changes.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 cream in the RI without dates. CDI. PIC date marked and indicated that it was opened within 7 days.
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 .
#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 employee handling food while wearing bracelets. Remove jewelry from hands and arms while handling food.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 scoops being held in containers of grilled chicken in prep top cooler in which handles for scoops were resting in food. CDI: PIC re-positioned scoops so that handles were above food. Repeat.
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#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacking of dishes in the cleaned dish area.
#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 build up in non food contact parts of cleaned dishes.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed cold water unable to flow at 3 comp sink.
Apr 3, 2025 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety Observed facility operating without a Certified Food Protection Manager on-site. A CFPM shall be on-site during all hours of operations. REPEAT.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -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 a container of sliced tomatoes being held in prep top cooler at 46F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded tomatoes.
#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 working bottles of peanut butter, almond butter and honey being held on prep counter unlabeled. CDI: PIC labeled bottles.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
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 scoops being held in containers of chopped hard boiled eggs and shredded cheese in prep top cooler in which handles for scoops were resting in food. CDI: PIC re-positioned scoops so that handles were above food.
#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 two stacks of single use to go containers being stored on top of cooler outside of their original packaging right side up. CDI: PIC inverted containers to protect against contamination.
Sep 4, 2024 A 96 · 10 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety No Certified Food Protection Manager was onsite during inspection. Facility is still within 180 day transitional period. No points taken.
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed two oranges covered in organic growth being stored in their original box amongst clean, safe oranges. CDI: PIC discarded oranges covered in organic growth.
#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 metal container with sticker residue on outside surface with clean metal container stacked on top in which food contact surface was contacting sticker residue. CDI: PIC returned item to be W/R/S.
#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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P 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 . Observed a container of feta cheese date marked 8/26 in prep top cooler, 3 days past its expiration. CDI: Employee stated she added feta cheese this morning from new package and forgot to change the date mark. Employee corrected date mark.
#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 employee handling food while wearing bracelets. Remove jewelry from hands and arms while handling food.
#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 soiled wiping cloths being stored on prep counter while not in use. CDI: PIC placed wiping cloths in bucket of sanitizer.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
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 utensils being stored in containers of frozen blueberries, bananas, pineapples and containers of powdered camu camu, whey and hemp in which all utensil handles were resting in food. Position utensils so that handles are above food.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on prep reach in cooler at front counter and stand up RIC in back prep room. Replace gaskets.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a silicone spatula with deep cracks and chips being stored on clean storage shelf. Replace spatula.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Test strips were not available for testing quat sanitizer at 3 compartment sink and sanitizer used for prep counters. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 10 days to ensure test strips are obtained.
#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 build up on inside surfaces of prep freezer drawers at front counter. Clean as needed.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CLEAN JUICE” or State ID 20600111082). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.