A97.5
KIPP KITCHEN
5431 HICKORY GROVE RD, Charlotte, NC 28215
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111469
Latest gradeA (97.5)
Last inspectedJun 8, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceNov 19, 2025
Score history
Nov 19, 2025Higher is betterJun 8, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jun 8, 2026 A 97.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Permit conditions state facility needs to be re-assessed for cooling of hot foods prior to implementation of cooling. EHS observed corn cooled from friday lunch, and broccoli cooling during inspection. PIC stated they do not normally cool hot foods. PIC stated they have some new staff. PIC stated they will be discarded the corn.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P. Observed food employee pick up food off of ground, remove glove then proceed to put on a clean glove and move back to prep food. CDI: Food employee removed gloves and washed hands.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P. Observed one metal pan being sanitized in 50ppm quat. CDI: More quat was added to sink, new concentration is 200ppm, pan was re-sanitized.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#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 multiple pans of corn dogs below 135F inside hot box. Hot box was at 136F. CDI: Corn dogs were reheated, hot box was turned up.
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 .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
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 broccoli cooling at a rate of 0.05F/min inside metal pan covered with aluminum foil in walk in cooler. CDI: aluminum foil was removed.
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 .
Nov 19, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed 2 employee drinks stored above food items in dry storage. CDI - Drinks removed. - 0.5 -
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures
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 prepared sandwiches cooling tightly wrapped and stacked in WIC. Sandwiches reflected 0F change over 30 mins. CDI - Items were separated out, uncovered, and placed in WIF to be rapidly cooled. Items cooling by the end of inspection. - 0 -
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 .
#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 Observed sandwiches tightly wrapped and stacked together in WIC reflecting a 0/F change. CDI - Items were uncovered, separated and placed in WIF to be rapidly cooled. EHS observed several items that were cooling from yesterday tightly stacked and wrapped in WIC. Temperatures were 41F. EHS discussed proper cooling methods with PIC to prevent any future violations regarding cooling. Items shall be uncovered and separated to allow proper air flow to all areas of the food item. - 0.5 -
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 .
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “KIPP KITCHEN” or State ID 20600111469). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.