A99.5
TARGET #2132 FOOD AVENUE
12830 WALKER BRANCH DR, Charlotte, NC 28273
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060015556
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedJan 5, 2026
Inspections on record35
On record sinceAug 30, 2013
Score history
Aug 30, 2013Higher is betterJan 5, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jan 5, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment will be permanently closing in February or March of this year. Target cafe’s are being phased out at all locations.
Inspection led by Isabel Self.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
Observed unlabeled oil on rack to left of pizza oven.
CDI- PIC labels oil. (-0)
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
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 grease and food residue on rack to left of pizza oven. Increased cleaning frequency advised. (-0.5)
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Follow-up verification required
3 DAY VR.
5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P
Observed loose APV on mop sink, no longer functional. PIC to verify replacement with EHS within 3 days. (-0)
Aug 18, 2025 A 98 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Target Corporation previously stated they wanted to treat non-TCS sauces as TCS and did not provide letter after previous inspection. Facility has breadstick sauce holding at room temperature and opens shelf stable sauce and places directly into unit.
#29 · Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan −2
Repeat violation
8-103.12 Comply with the procedures in the HACCP plan as submitted and approved as part of a variance or local approval. Maintain approval and records as required.-P/Pf. Observed facility without variance letter for non-TCS pizza and breadstick sauce. VR within 10 days to check for North Carolina variance letter for pizza and breadstick sauce. REPEAT.
#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 pepperoni with no cooling rate change in prep top after 40 mins. CDI-PIC moved item to RIC to cool down.
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 .
May 30, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
#29 · Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan −1
8-103.12 Comply with the procedures in the HACCP plan as submitted and approved as part of a variance or local approval. Maintain approval and records as required.-P/Pf. Observed facility with Pizza Hut sauce with a NC non-TCS variance, but did not have record of NC variance approval letter. VR within 10 days to check for NC variance letter.
Nov 12, 2024 A 100 · 1 violation
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Repeat violation
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed minor build up on baseboards and floor behind 3 compartment sink and underneath utensil and dry storage rack to the left of RIF. Repeat, but points not escalated due to improvement around pizza oven area.
Jul 10, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P. Observed multiple containers of pepperoni and pasta with the correct prep date, but with discard dates labeled for September. Items were not past the 7 day window. CDI-PIC corrected dates.
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 .
#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 minor oil buildup on grates of shelving on the bottom left side of pizza oven.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed minor build up underneath left side and behind pizza oven.
Mar 13, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 16, 2023 A 100 · 1 violation
#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 shelving and moveable racks with dust and food residue in the grates used to store pizza baking pans, metal containers, and plastic lids.
Aug 25, 2023 A 100 · 2 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed individual cups of marinara sauce with no date marking. CDI PIC labled the containers.
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken freezer. Observed 3 blown light bulbs in hood.
Apr 3, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed Alfredo sauce and penne pasta in covered metal pans cooling in RIC. CDI - Pan was uncovered and items were allowed to continue cooling. - 0.5 -
Jan 18, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 .
Pepperoni recorded above 41F, CDI- Discarded
Jul 19, 2022 A 98 · 4 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written employee health policy. CDI - EHS provided PIC with updated written policy and educational poster. Keep policy available upon request. REPEAT. -1 points.
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed meat sauce cooling while covered in RIC and not meeting adequate cooling parameters. See temperature chart. CDI - Container was uncovered and allowed to further chill. -0 points
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed meat sauce in covered metal pan cooling in RIC. CDI - Pan was uncovered and meat sauce continued cooling. -0.5 points
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. -C observed minor dust buildup-up on ceiling tiles over 3-comp sink. IOncrease frequency of cleaning. -0.5 points
Mar 18, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-201.11(A) Permit holder shall require food employees to report to the PIC information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. -P For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Facility’s employee health policy presented during inspection does not include salmonella non-typhoidal. CDI - EHS provided updated employee reporting agreement and summary of changes under the 2017 Food Code. -0 points
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. -C observed minor dust buildup-up on ceiling tiles over pizza prep station. -0.5 points
Dec 30, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. -C Clean floors near dish machine and 3-comp sink and walls near water heater. -1 poingt
Aug 18, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Clean floors near dish machine and 3-comp sink. Clean splash from walls behind prep stations and near hand sinks.
May 20, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed movable rack for pan storage in need of cleaning due to build up of debris. Repeat
Jan 15, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cart for pizza pans storage heavily soiled. Repeat.
Sep 3, 2020 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cleaning needed on storage cart where pans were stored.
Feb 20, 2020 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cleaning needed on faces of equipment and floors of reach in equipment.
Oct 1, 2019 A 99 · 2 violations
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet nested pans in clean dish area.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup of debris on shelving where pans of dough were rising.
Apr 16, 2019 A 97 · 2 violations
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed two opened container of chicken wings without a date label. PIC was unable to determine the time or date when the product was opened. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded chicken wings. Repeat violation.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed 2 containers holding tongs and other utensils with debris. Ensure to increase cleaning frequency.
Jan 22, 2019 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed opened container of hot dogs in reach in unit without a date label. Employee was unable to identify the date product was opened. Observed chicken wings dated for 8 days instead of 7 days. Chicken wings were on Day 6. CDI EHS discussed proper date marking and PIC voluntarily discarded hot dogs and labeled chicken wings properly.
Aug 31, 2018 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths, active stirring, or leave food uncovered to facilitate heat transfer. -Pf
Improper cooling of suace. Sauce was in a plastic container with lid on. CDI- Transferred to reach in feeezer with lid off for rapid cooling.
Apr 26, 2018 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Non Food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or residue.
Some NFCS areas in need of cleaning (shelves, handle to flip top)
Feb 8, 2018 A 98 · 3 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
No paper towels at handsink. CDI- Provided.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P
Quat sanitizer recorded at <50 ppm. CDI- Sink drained, re-filled, recorded at 200ppm.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths, active stirring, or leave food uncovered to facilitate heat transfer. -Pf
Observed prepped pizza sauce cooling in tight-fitting plastic containers with lid on. CDI- Moved to freezer with lid removed and active stirrin to take place (see chart).
Oct 25, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 24, 2017 A 98 · 3 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
2-301.12 Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 seconds, rinse using warm running water, then dry hands properly. -P Employee washed hands and turned faucet off without using a barrier. CDI by instruction.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11(A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employees.-Pf Box of wax paper was sitting on handwash sink. CDI- Moved.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Non Food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or residue. General cleaning needed in NFCS areas such as crevices of gaskets and exterior of cooler.
Feb 10, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 25, 2016 A 97 · 5 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands.-P Observed food employee wash hands for 8 seconds. CDI - Instructed proper handwashing for a minimum of 15 seconds. -2-
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed handwashing sink used as eyewash and handsink. CDI - PIC stated store management will see if there is an alternate placement for the eyewash, which pulls down over the handwash basin. -0-
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed burned gasket on the pretzel hot box. Repair. -1-
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips
4-603.16 Rinsing Procedures - C A 3-compartment sink shall be set with a wash, rinse and sanitizing solution when manually washing dishes. Observed 3-comp setup without rinse solution. CDI - PIC instructed filling of middle compartment with rinse solution. -0-
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed buildup on the ceiling in the dry storage, on the wall beneath the shelving in the same area. Clean. -0-
May 25, 2016 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
2-102.12C Ensure the Person In Charge (PIC) is a certified food protection manager (CFPM) PIC at time of inspection was not a CFPM.
#38 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use approved hair restraint, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee with a beard prepping pizza without a beard restraint.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed drinking cups stored without a way to prevent contamination of rims. Also observed single service spoons stored with mouth-piece exposed to contamination.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Non Food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or residue. Observed shelves in reach in cooler dirty and sticky as well as dirty gaskets.
Feb 8, 2016 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands.-P Observe two employees wash their hands and turn faucet off without a barrier. CDI- Explained to PIC to use paper towels when washing hands.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf No thin-probe thermometer at facility. VR- Will return to check if facility obtains one.
Aug 14, 2015 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records
Corrected during inspection
General Comment 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf - Facility uses time on breakfast sandwiches and other items, but did not have the written procedures documentation. CDI- a copy was emailed with the inspection sheet. Please fill this out and keep it on file.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed metal pizza pans and plastic containers stacked wet.
Mar 4, 2015 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed unprotected cup lips on stacked single service cups at front counter.
Sep 29, 2014 A 98 · 5 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance - PFGeneral Comment: Handwashing sinks shall be easily accessible for employee use. Observed disposable towels stored near handwash sink. CDI, operator relocated towels.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - PPotentially hazardous food shall be cold held at 45 degrees F or below. Observed alfredo sauce held overnight inside a flip top refrigerator at 68 degrees F. Operator stated unit was not working and is scheduled for repair and was not running during inspection. CDI, operator voluntarily discarded 1 container of alfredo sauce.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
4-204-112 Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality - PFA thermometer to measure ambient air temperature shall be supplied in hot or cold hold equipment storing potentially hazardous food. Observed 2 thermometers inside a low reach-in refrigerator that was not working. CDI by instruction.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-602.11 Food Labels - PFGeneral Comment: Food shall be labeled according to law. Observed breakfast sandwiches and hash browns packaged on site for customer grab-and-go but not labeled as required. CDI by instruction, operator had rolls of labels on site and stated that they must have come in recently. CDI by instruction, ensure that labels are on the product.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - CKeep equipment in good repair. Observed 1 tall reach-in Beverage Air refrigerator and 1 flip top prep cooler not working and operator stated maintenance was scheduled on units. Observed 1 split gasket on tall reach-in refrigerator.
Feb 17, 2014 A 99 · 2 violations
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact SurfacesNonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS COLLECTING IN BOTTOM OF FLIP TOP/PREP UNIT IN KITCHEN NEAR THE PIZZA OVEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP UNIT.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.OBSERVED FLOORS AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3 COMP SINK, IN NEED OF BETTER CLEANING. CLEAN FLOORS
Aug 30, 2013 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
ENSURE THAT OUTSIDE TRASH COMPACTOR IS PROPERLY SEALED TO PREVENT LIQUID WASTE FROM LEAKING FROM CONTAINER. Observed liquid runoff on ground around outside trash compactor. CLEAN UP SPILLAGE.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TARGET #2132 FOOD AVENUE” or State ID 2060015556). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.