A98.5
BOSSY BEULAHS DERITA
3070 DERITA RD, Charlotte, NC 28262
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111365
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedSep 1, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceJul 22, 2025
Score history
Jul 22, 2025Higher is betterSep 1, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 1, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken tenders HH below 135F in wormers. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded chicken.
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 .
#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 1 container of raw cut chicken cold holding above 41F in breading station drawers. CDI - PIC moved to WIC for rapid cooling.
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 .
#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 prep units with build up of food debris. Increase cleaning frequency.
May 26, 2026 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no one in facility with food protection manager certification.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handing blocked by cart. CDI - PIC moved cart to make hand sink accessible.
#18 · Proper cooking time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P Observed chicken nuggets and and chicken tenders cooked below 165. PIC stated employees are supposed to take final cooked temperatures before placing in hot holding. CDI - PIC fryer chicken again. Final cook the second time was above 165.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed chicken tenders HH below 135. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded chicken.
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 .
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors opened. CDI - PIC closed doors.
Dec 18, 2025 A 97.5 · 6 violations
#18 · Proper cooking time & temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. -P. Observed raw chicken wings cooked to 135 F -163 F. CDI, kitchen person instructed by another staff person to re-drop the wings and allow to cook more. Wings reached 185 F.
#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 a salt and pepper mix with no label, and the flour bin label faded to the point where it was no longer readable. Label these containers of food.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspection
3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P. Observed cut lemons at the customer drink station not protected from contamination. CDI, lemons moved to behind the counter with staff temporarily. Provide a container with a cover for the lemons.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed white wire baskets with chipping paint. CDI, items discarded by the PIC. Observed white cutting board with dark grooves. Repair or replace the cutting board.
#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 plastic bins used to store clean utensils starting to collect residue. Please clean these bins more frequently.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Follow-up verification required
5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P. Install an approved backflow prevention device approved for continuous water pressure on the spray nozzle hose at the 3 compartment sink. The bell type backflow device is not rated for continuous pressure. Verification required.
Jul 22, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#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 chicken breast and chicken tenders being held below 135F in wall mounted warmers. PIC stated policy is to for product to be held for 40 minutes, temperature checked, and if below 135F product is tossed and if above 135F product will go back into unit for another 40 minute time window. CDI: Education provided, PIC voluntarily discarded product, and PIC turned up temperature on unit. Facility opted to continue using temperature as food safety measure.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location.
Observed ice scoops stored in standing water. CDI: PIC sent ice scoop to be W/R/S. EHS recommended adding holes to bottom of ice scoop holder to enable self-draining.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BOSSY BEULAHS DERITA” or State ID 20600111365). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.