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KNUCKIES SANDWICHES & SIPS
7735 N. TRYON ST, WALMART, Charlotte, NC 28262
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111502
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedJul 16, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceDec 12, 2025
Score history
Dec 12, 2025Higher is betterJul 16, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 16, 2026 A 97 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed two open boxes of raw beef stored directly over lettuce in double door RIC. CDI - PIC corrected storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
CDI, PIC allowed to date/re-date the following TCS food product(s), Observed in RIC and flip unit #1 portioned bags of sliced ham, turkey, buffalo chicken, sliced pork, because foods were datemark for 8 days instead of 7 days. 7/13-7/20 & 7/15-7/22. In the future, the PIC may be required to discard food, per 3-501.18 (A), that is not dated or inappropriately dated in accordance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed nats throughout BOH kitchen area. EHS advised keeping floor sink drains in sanitary condition to help prevent insects. Pest control is controlled through WALMART.
Dec 12, 2025 A 95 · 9 violations
#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 PIC unable to provide Luz diarrhea, plan or sufficient knowledge of the plan CDI handout given
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
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 multiple employee beverages, stored on food, preparation surfaces, and or with single service items for the public.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed food employee wash hands turn handles off and proceed to find hand towel. CDIEHS instructed employee to dry hands and then use towel to turn off handle, so not as to immediately contaminate hands.
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
#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 tools and chemical stored on the side of front hand sink. CDI removed.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P observed sanitizer in buckets to be 0 ppm CDI made sanitizer in three compartment sink manually
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
#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 multiple TCS foods stored between 41 and 44° CDI placed on temporary TPHC
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 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf observed one spray bottle of solution unlabeled CDI discarded
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. observed box of bread stored on the floor in the back CDI removed from floor.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed quaT sanitizer dispenser line crimped behind the sink not allowing the product to enter the dispenser. CDI made call for repair tech to repair.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “KNUCKIES SANDWICHES & SIPS” or State ID 20600111502). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.