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A100

SODEXO FRB CONFERENCE CENTER

530 E TRADE ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060016989
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedOct 14, 2026
Inspections on record37
On record sinceJun 26, 2013

Score history

7085100 Jun 26, 2013: 100Oct 21, 2013: 100Apr 21, 2014: 100Aug 7, 2014: 100Nov 18, 2014: 100Mar 3, 2015: 100Jul 13, 2015: 100Oct 19, 2015: 100Jan 29, 2016: 100Apr 25, 2016: 99Jul 21, 2016: 100Oct 28, 2016: 99.5Apr 11, 2017: 99Sep 13, 2017: 99Mar 28, 2018: 99May 17, 2018: 99.5Aug 20, 2018: 99.5Dec 7, 2018: 100Mar 13, 2019: 100Jun 25, 2019: 100Sep 30, 2019: 99.5Nov 18, 2019: 99.5Apr 19, 2022: 99Aug 24, 2022: 99.5Nov 30, 2022: 98.5Feb 22, 2023: 99.5May 31, 2023: 99.5Aug 29, 2023: 98.5Jan 4, 2024: 97.5Jun 20, 2024: 100Aug 20, 2024: 100Dec 4, 2024: 100Mar 18, 2025: 99.5Jul 10, 2025: 100Jan 7, 2026: 97.5Jun 22, 2026: 98Oct 14, 2026: 100
Jun 26, 2013Higher is betterOct 14, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 14, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Facility is a banquet kitchen that is not in use when no active banquets are taking place. No TCS foods present.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 22, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No TCS Foods on site.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf No soap at handsink. CDI - Provided.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate
Corrected during inspection
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 on site. CDI - Obtained.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf No disc for dish machine on site. CDI - Obtained.
#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. Interior of microwave soiled with spilled coffee. Clean

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Jan 7, 2026 A 97.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: No TCS foods available to temp.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf No paper towels in 3 handsinks. CDI - Paper towels provided.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Sanitizer dispenser recorded 0ppm. EcoLab called and appointment scheduled tomorrow. Sanitizer will be brought from upstairs kitchen. VR. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

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Jul 10, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 18, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Red cutting board scarred and in need of replacement. CDI - Discarded.

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Dec 4, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 20, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 20, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 4, 2024 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Knife and metal container soiled with food debris. CDI - Cleaned in dish machine. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#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 Tuna sandwhich prepped and cooling with container with lid on. CDI - Lid removed. 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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Green cutting board scarred. Replace.

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Aug 29, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 Almond milk dated 5/30 observed. CDI - 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 .

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May 31, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed shelves beginning to rust in reach in coolers to left of kitchen entry.

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Feb 22, 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 Observed cut fruit cooling in reach in while tightly covered before putting it out for service. Product was prepared in upstairs kitchen and sent downstairs, however it warmed up during plating and was not fully cooled. Product was continuing to cool downstairs, but with approximately 20min til service was still at 45F. CDI: Product uncovered and rapidly chilled prior to being used for service. EHS recommends cooling all items upstairs (utilizing the freezer as necessary) prior to delivering downstairs due to the downstairs having no walk in cooler/freezer. 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 .

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Nov 30, 2022 A 98.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: During upstairs remodel beginning 4/2023, facility will be serving staff the normal meals that are prepared in the upstairs kitchen. Facility is planning to add a temporary walk in freezer and cooler setup. EHS requested that this be put into the plans for food service when plans for the remodel are submitted.
#23 · Proper date marking & 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 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed half and half with no date mark from previous day service. CDI: Product was voluntarily discarded.

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Aug 24, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Note: This kitchen is currently not operating as an independent food handling establishment. This kitchen is event based only and all food that is served through the conference center is prepared in upstairs kitchen Sodexo At Federal Reserve Bank (2060014948). This conference center kitchen is only used for storage of small wares, washing of catering utensils, staging of beverage service, and some staging of prepared food from upstairs. Discussion of possible permit changes will occur with leadership.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf. Observed no holding thermometer or other means of testing high temp sanitizing dish machine. CDI - T-strips provided during inspection.

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Apr 19, 2022 A 99 · 1 violation
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no test strips in downstairs kitchen. CDI: Test strips provided. REPEAT VIOLATION

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Nov 18, 2019 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed current test strips damaged and water logged. CDI: another set of test strips was brought from the upstairs kitchen.

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Sep 30, 2019 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 exterior of equipments and microwave with debris build up. Ensure to increase cleaning frequency.

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Jun 25, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 13, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 7, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 20, 2018 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. Observed build up of mold at dish machine area where sink attaches to wall.

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May 17, 2018 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single use plates and utensils with food contact surfaces exposed to contamination.

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Mar 28, 2018 A 99 · 2 violations
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed sugar packets and sweeteners stored underneath the paper towel dispensor of the bar area such that when a person has wet hands and goes to dispense a towel, the packets are in danger of being dripped on. Packets moved.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed a box of glass cups and a tea urn stored on the floor of the dry storage area. Facility is rarely operated according to PIC was is used mainly for storage for the other permit, or in times of need when the main kitchen is at cooking capacity.

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Sep 13, 2017 A 99 · 2 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Observed cutting board damaged. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
Observed residue on gaskets. 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Facility not cooking day of inspection, facility does not operate except for special occasions.

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Apr 11, 2017 A 99 · 2 violations
#48 · Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Hand sink at bar hot water take an extended perior of time to get to temperature.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Follow-up verification required
Observed water backed up on floor from dish washer. Work order in place to fix plmbing system. 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed no TCS food in facility. Please inform Mecklenburg County Public Health of facility schedule to ensure inspections at time of operation.

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Oct 28, 2016 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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.

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Jul 21, 2016 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 25, 2016 A 99 · 1 violation
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.-Pf Observed handwash #3 unable to reach 100 degrees . 5-202.12 (C) A self closing or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. Observed self closing faucet in restroom needs to be adjusted to run 15 seconds or longer.

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Jan 29, 2016 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 19, 2015 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 13, 2015 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 3, 2015 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 18, 2014 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 7, 2014 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 21, 2014 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 21, 2013 A 100 · 1 violation
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting.
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11 (M) Person in Charge-Duties. Training sheets provided for temporary employees brought in for catering events only includes some of the information required. The facilities regular employees have been given all the information and temporary employee are seldom used. The PIC agreed to add that information to the training materials for temps. CDI.

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Jun 26, 2013 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SODEXO FRB CONFERENCE CENTER” or State ID 2060016989). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.