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A100

HARRIETS HAMBURGERS CONCORD MILLS

3074 DERITA RD, Charlotte, NC 28262
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111308
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedAug 26, 2026
Inspections on record5
On record sinceMay 30, 2025

Score history

7085100 May 30, 2025: 98.5Sep 11, 2025: 98Dec 12, 2025: 96.5May 11, 2026: 95.5Aug 26, 2026: 100
May 30, 2025Higher is betterAug 26, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 26, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment has put prep tops and meat on side of grill on TPHC. All paperwork was provided and has appropriate time stamps.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 11, 2026 A 95.5 · 8 violations
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed white American and cheese curds missing cooling window. Prepared at 12:00pm and 10:30am. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#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 garlic and oil sauce bottle, to go containers, tomatoes and yellow cheese cold holding above 41. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded and replaced. 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
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed garlic and oil sauces with expiration date 5/7. Observed garlic and oil sauce bottle and ranch without date marking. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 sliced white cheese and cheese curds stored in low boy, overfill line, with tight saran wrap wrapped. Observed pickles made today cooling in FT not moving temp.CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded white cheese and cheese curds and moved pickles to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. 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 .
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed thermometer without batteries, unable to turn on. DHS will return within 10 days to verify thin pro thermometer has batteries and is accurately working.
#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 sauce and seasoning containers, and shaker bottles unlabeled CDI - PIC labeled
#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 wet, wiping cloth stored on prep table. CDI - I moved to sanitizer bucket.
#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 employee book bags, drinks, and personal items on prep tops and storage racks above food. CDI - PIC moved to prevent contamination.

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Dec 12, 2025 A 96.5 · 8 violations
#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. Slicer was observed with debris on blade. The slicer was W/R/S during the inspection. 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 . 4-703.11 After cleaning, equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method.-P EHS asked to describe how the slicer was W/R/S. A multi-use wipe not approved for FCS was being used to sanitize the slicer. PIC was educated on correct sanitizer to use when W/R/S. Slicer was W/R/S during the inspection. 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 .
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Two containers of hot brined pickles in walk-in cooler were observed at 43oF. The items were marked with a preparation date of 12/11. The pickles were discarded during the inspection. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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. No written TPHC could be provided . A procedure was created during inspection. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 Two containers of hot brined pickles in deep covered containers in walk-in cooler were observed at 43oF. The items were marked with a preparation date of 12/11. The pickles were discarded during the inspection. 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
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.Employee observed wearing a bracelet while preparing food.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11 (A) (3)Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of single service and clean linens on floor in storage shed.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Corrected during inspection
5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Backflow prevention device at mop sink is not related for continuous pressure. Observed hose with spray nozzle connected and with continuous pressure. Faucet was turned off and spray nozzle removed from hose during inspection. Spoke with PIC about other Backflow and backsiphonage options for the faucet.
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. No covered waste bin in women’s restrooms.

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Sep 11, 2025 A 98 · 5 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed debris in basin of handwashing sink. CDI..Sink was cleaned during time of inspection.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed beef patties above 41.. CDI PIC placed patties in freezer during inspection. 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
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed sauces being held on TPHC without start or end time. Facility does have their own TPHC.CDI.. PIC did write start and end time.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
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 several squeeze bottles without label to identify contents.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −1
Repeat violation
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean utensils stored in bin that contained debris. REPEAT

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May 30, 2025 A 98.5 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: TPHC was left for facility and filled out. EHS also left V&D plan.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed employee going from dirty to clean dishes without gloves change or hand wash. CDI.. Employee washed hands
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying pests throughout facility
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bins were cleaned utensils stored with debris
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Observed no Max/Min thermometer. EHS will return in 10 days to check for thermometer
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed hand sink In kitchen leaking.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drinks in several areas stored with clean utensils and stored directly about hand wash sink.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HARRIETS HAMBURGERS CONCORD MILLS” or State ID 20600111308). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.