A98.5
DUNKIN DONUTS
5029 BEATTIES FORD RD, Charlotte, NC 28216
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111667
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedJul 6, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceJun 10, 2026
Score history
Jun 10, 2026Higher is betterJul 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 6, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Repeat violation
-REPEAT-
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.
Observed drive-thru window without pest exclusion device. Per PIC, device will be added during store remodel. Points not escalated due to no pests being present in facility at time of inspection.
*Transition permit item.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Repeat violation
-REPEAT-
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code.
Observed hand washing sink next to prep table without protective barrier. Barrier is necessary to prevent splash from contaminating food during prep. Per PIC, sink is being replaced during remodel and will have barrier.
*Transition permit item.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
-REPEAT-
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed low boy cooler across from prep unit inoperable. Per PIC, repair or replace unit.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Repeat violation
-REPEAT-
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 small holes in FRP throughout kitchen area. Observed missing wall panel over walk-in cooler. Observed damaged/pitted floor tiles in lobby and both bathrooms. Observed broken ceiling vent cover in prep area. Per PIC, these items will be repaired during store remodel.
*Transition permit items.
Points not escalated due to repair of some items from last inspection.
Jun 10, 2026 A 98.5 · 6 violations
#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 ice cream scoop in hand washing sink. CDI - PIC removed scoop.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.
Observed drive-thru window without pest exclusion device. Per PIC, device will be added during store remodel.
*Transition permit item.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code.
Observed hand washing sink next to prep table and waffle iron without protective barrier. Barrier is necessary to prevent splash from contaminating food during prep. Per PIC, sink is being replaced during remodel and will have barrier.
*Transition permit item.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed loose floor panels in walk-in cooler. Per PIC, flooring to be repaired during store remodel.
*Transition permit item.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
Observed dumpsters with open side doors. PIC to ensure dumpster doors are kept closed when not in use.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 small holes in FRP throughout kitchen area. Observed missing wall panel over walk-in cooler. Observed hole in ceiling corner above can wash. Observed damaged ceiling tile above 3-comp sink. Observed damaged/pitted floor tiles in lobby and both bathrooms. Observed broken ceiling vent cover in prep area. Per PIC, these items will be repaired during store remodel.
*Transition permit items.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DUNKIN DONUTS” or State ID 20600111667). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.