A97
PIZZA HUT #788348
5618 ALBEMARLE RD, STE 100B, Charlotte, NC 28212
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111304
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedJun 8, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceMay 20, 2025
Score history
May 20, 2025Higher is betterJun 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 8, 2026 A 97 · 5 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf No paper towels at hand washing sink by dish machine. CDI - PIC refilled dispenser. 0 pts.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Around 10 pans and containers on clean dish shelf had visible food debris or grease on them. Food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - Pans and containers moved to 3-compartment sink to be washed.
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 .
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat 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. Shelves throughout kitchen have dust/grease buildup on them. Cleaning needed inside pizza oven and pizza cooler. The wing prep station needs to be cleaned. Clean these areas more frequently. REPEAT
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Drain plug missing on dumpster. Replace missing drain plug. 0 pts.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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. Clean floors underneath equipment. Clean walls throughout kitchen, especially walls around prep areas and around ware washing area. REPEAT
Nov 24, 2025 A 99 · 4 violations
#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 damaged gasket on glass door of WIC.
PIC stated that they already have a work order in to have gasket replaced.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat 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 debris and oil accumulating on shelves of clean dish rack.
Increase cleaning frequency to prevent contamination.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
#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 soiled walls near make table and near handsink at fryer station.
Increase cleaning frequency to prevent accumulation of debris/residue.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity.
Observed one lightbulb out in the hood above pizza oven.
Replace with new lightbulb.
May 20, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed facility without certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. Facility has not surpassed 210 day grace period.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed plastic container, metal pans, pizza cutter, cheese scoops and spatulas with food debris while being stored as clean. CDI: Items were 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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket on walk in cooler door.
#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 food debris and grease build up on shelving inside proofers, bottom of prep cooler, and reach in cooler. Clean as needed.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PIZZA HUT #788348” or State ID 20600111304). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.