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SUMMIT COFFEE ON THE PLAZA
2501 THE PLAZA, STE 6, Charlotte, NC 28205
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111573
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedAug 5, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceMar 6, 2026
Score history
Mar 6, 2026Higher is betterAug 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 5, 2026 A 99 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment has 10 days remaining to complete non-compliant items. Remaining non-compliant item includes repairing baseboarding.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P.
Observed food employee fail to wash hands prior to donning gloves after working with equipment and other tasks. CDI- EHS discussed, food employee removed gloves and washed properly.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed cloths held in sani buckets at 0ppm. CDI- PIC removed buckets to be refreshed.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single use plastic utensils held at checkout line with handles down, exposing food contact portions. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. *REPEAT*
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed sanitizer dispenser in disrepair, not pumping sanitizer through line properly. PIC stated sanitizer is hand mixed when being used in 3-comp.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
Observed rubber baseboarding needing to be repaired to allow better cleanability. *REPEAT*
Mar 6, 2026 A 97.5 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: Ensure that TCS foods delivered internally are maintained under temperature control so foods are not held in temperature danger zone for extended periods of time.
Application signed, updated permit provided at end of inspection.
#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties −1
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(E) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf. Observed PIC fail to temperature check breakfast sandwiches upon receipt from internal delivery chain. EHS discussed monitoring foods as required and rejecting TCS foods delivered out of required temperature parameters. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded breakfast sandwiches found out of temp at delivery.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
5-202.12(C) A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water continuously for at least 15 seconds. Observed bathroom self closing faucet unable to continuously flow for at least 15 seconds.
#12 · Food received at proper temperature −1
Corrected during inspection
3-202.11 (A), (B), (C), (D) All TCS foods shall be received at 41F or below; or at 135F or greater except raw EGGS may be received at 45F or less. -P. Observed egg & cheese and bacon egg & cheese biscuits received above 41F. CDI- see item #1, PIC voluntarily discarded item.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed baristas milk stored on floor in dry storage area. PIC stated item had been delivered at start of business day. If storage area is unable to maintain items additional storage equipment may be required.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single service articles stored on floor in dry storage. See item #39.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed establishment using PH strips for testing quat sanitizer concentrations. CDI- EHS provided strips to be used while delivery is processed.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed rubber baseboarding needing to be repaired to allow better cleanability.
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed ceiling tiles missing in restroom. Repair or replace tiles.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SUMMIT COFFEE ON THE PLAZA” or State ID 20600111573). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.