A97
WINGSTOP #2930
19116 W CATAWBA AV, STE A, Cornelius, NC 28031
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111275
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedSep 2, 2026
Inspections on record5
On record sinceApr 8, 2025
Score history
Apr 8, 2025Higher is betterSep 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 2, 2026 A 97 · 5 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
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 on a shelf above sauces.
#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 missing paper towels for the dish washing hand sink. CDI - Manager supplied during inspection.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. -Pf
Observed wash compartment of 3-comp sink being filled with 88 degree water. Instructions say to use 110-120 degree water. CDI - Wash compartment was refilled with 110+ degree water.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed a leak underneath the 3-compartment sink on the wash and rinse sides.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.
Observed open dumpster doors and a missing drain plug.
Mar 19, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment no longer uses TPHC for Blanched Fries. Fries are cooked to order from frozen.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted.
Observed several wet-stacked mixing bowls.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
Observed the front kitchen hand sink separating from the wall. Needs to be re-caulked.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed a leak underneath the 3-compartment sink on the wash and rinse sides.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
Observed open dumpster doors and a broken lid on the right side dumpster.
Dec 2, 2025 A 97 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Wingstop no longer uses TPHC for blanched fries. Fries are reheated from frozen
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF
No employee health policy was available during inspection. CDI - EHS provided during inspection.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf
No policy available during inspection. CDI - EHS provided during inspection.
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
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 on top of the clean dish shelf.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
Observed employees preparing food while wearing watches and ornate rings.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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 cups in the dispenser sticking out far from the protective compartment.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
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 build-up of dust on tops of storage shelves
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
Observed open dumpster doors and lids.
Jul 18, 2025 A 99 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: TPHC Policy for blanched fries found on page 7 of the handbook
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
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 watch. Observed an employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.
Observed wet-stacked dishes.
#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 of dust on tops of storage shelves
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Corrected during inspection
5-203.14 Provide a back flow prevention device when required. -P
Observed a spray hose connected to the mono sink splitter without a back flow prevention device. CDI - Hose was removed.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
Observed open dumpster doors.
Apr 8, 2025 A 97 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
PIC did not provide food safety certification. Permit is within 210 days of issuance.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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
Observed blanched fries from yesterday stored in tubs in WIC > 41F. Limit amount of time foods stay off of temperature control when changing containers.
CDI- observed fries cooling from ambient at approved cooling rate.
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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf.
PIC did not provide written procedures for TPHC for blanched fries. CDI
TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.
Observed wet stacked containers on the drying rack.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WINGSTOP #2930” or State ID 20600111275). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.