A98
SHUCKIN SHACK
5349 BALLANTYNE COMMONS PY, STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28277
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111599
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedOct 2, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceApr 16, 2026
Score history
Apr 16, 2026Higher is betterOct 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 2, 2026 A 98 · 5 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P - Observed raw chicken stored over RTE food in walk in cooler. Improvement made since last inspection and points not escalated today. CDI, foods relocated for proper storage.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. - Observed thermometer not sanitized prior to use. CDI, probe sanitized.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
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 1 container of linguine date marked with prep date of 9/25. CDI, linguine voluntarily discarded.
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 .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth used to stabilize cutting board.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed drain plug missing.
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster doors left open.
Apr 16, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 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 mac n cheese stored underneath raw tuna. Observed raw clams stored above shredded cheese in reach in cooler. CDI - Storage order rearranged. All other storage order was good. - 1.5 -
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#35 · Approved thawing methods used
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. Observed thawing tuna and cod still in cryovacced packages. Open to allow proper thawing. Items began to be opened during inspection. - 0 -
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. observed slight food debris present on the bottom of line coolers. Clean as needed. - 0 -
#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.
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 employee drink and speaker stored above and on food prep surfaces. CDI - Items moved. - 0 -
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SHUCKIN SHACK” or State ID 20600111599). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.