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EMMY LOU'S
2400 PARK RD, STE H, Charlotte, NC 28203
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111509
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedSep 15, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceJan 7, 2026
Score history
Jan 7, 2026Higher is betterSep 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 15, 2026 A 97 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
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 raw beef (removed from original packaging after being prepped) stored above ready-to-eat bread and other ready-to-eat foods in reach-in freezer. -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 −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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)
-Observed pasta salad (9/8), anchovies (9/8), cream cheese (9/3), cooked scallops (9/3), and coppa (9/4) held past their 7-day shelf life. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items listed above.
-REPEAT-
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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 cooked shrimp cooling in plastic containers, covered tightly with plastic lid and stacked on top of each other. -CDI- Plastic lid was removed and containers were un-stacked to allow for efficient cooling. EHS observed shrimp cooling at sufficient rate to reach 41F within 6 hours of 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 .
Apr 21, 2026 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. -Observed raw beef tartare stored above raw hamachi fish. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order by swapping the two raw meats.
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)
-Observed spinach and anchovies without date marks. -CDI- PIC verified prep/open dates of both items and properly added date marks (4/15 for spinach, 4/20 for anchovies).
-Observed egg salad (4/12), tuna (4/11), cooked beets (4/14), cream cheese (4/4), and kale (4/8) held past their 7-day date mark. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf - Observed no quat sanitizer test strips on site. Observed both chlorine and Sink-and-Surface test strips onsite. -Obtain quat/QAC sanitizer test strips. -10 day verification visit required- REPEAT-
Jan 7, 2026 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#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 caramelized vegetables, not under temperature control. 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 .
#25 · Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf observed fish and beef are served undercooked with no consumer advisory CDI consumer advisory added to menu by computer
#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 contact with the top of the ice machine.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf PIC unable to find the QAC test strips VR 10 days
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EMMY LOU'S” or State ID 20600111509). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.