A99
DOZO
1419 EAST BV, STE A, Charlotte, NC 28203
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111526
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedSep 18, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceFeb 5, 2026
Score history
Feb 5, 2026Higher is betterSep 18, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 18, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. -Observed no drain plug in dumpster. PIC has contact waste management. REPEAT
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 an open employee drink on top of the prep unit. CDI PIC relocated the employee drink.
Jun 11, 2026 A 98 · 6 violations
#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 sauce containing fresh garlic, oil, and mayonnaise above 41F in squeeze bottle. -CDI- PIC added sauce to TPHC procedures to be held on time going forward, not cold holding.
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 −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 roasted mushrooms (6/3), kimchi (6/4), pickled garlic (6/4), and soy bean paste (6/4) held past their 7-day timeframe. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the foods listed.
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 .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. -Observed plastic deli container without handle stored in rice bin, used for scooping rice. Do not store deli container in rice bin to prevent contamination. -CDI- PIC removed deli container.
#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 -Observed no chlorine sanitizer test strips for dish machine. Obtain chlorine test strips. -10 day verification visit required-
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. -Observed no drain plug in dumpster. Obtain drain plug.
#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 bag stored on top of rice bin. Store employee items separately to prevent contamination of food or clean equipment/utensils. -CDI- PIC moved employee bag.
Feb 5, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 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 employee drinks stored above food items/prep tables in various locations. CDI - Drinks moved to bottom shelves. - 0.5 -
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed one spray bottle of rinsing stored above 1 box of chopsticks. CDI - Chopsticks moved to separate location. - 0 -
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DOZO” or State ID 20600111526). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.