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A99

STARBUCKS COFFEE #11638

1025 MOREHEAD MEDICAL DR, Charlotte, NC 28204
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060018024
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedMay 6, 2026
Inspections on record24
On record sinceAug 25, 2014

Score history

7085100 Aug 25, 2014: 98.5Jan 26, 2015: 98.5Jul 16, 2015: 97Jan 14, 2016: 99Nov 7, 2016: 99Feb 28, 2017: 99.5Aug 9, 2017: 100Apr 11, 2018: 98Jul 26, 2018: 100Jan 11, 2019: 98Jul 29, 2019: 98Feb 20, 2020: 98.5Jul 29, 2020: 98Jan 6, 2021: 97Dec 13, 2021: 98Apr 1, 2022: 98Aug 17, 2022: 98.5Jan 20, 2023: 98.5Jul 14, 2023: 98.5Feb 16, 2024: 99Nov 20, 2024: 97.5Mar 14, 2025: 98.5Nov 7, 2025: 98May 6, 2026: 99
Aug 25, 2014Higher is betterMay 6, 2026

Inspections & violations

May 6, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed hand washing sink with visible debris. CDI. Sink was cleaned during inspection.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
Corrected during inspection
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 bottles stored as clean with stickers still intact CDI.. Stickers were removed

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Nov 7, 2025 A 98 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Ice machine with black build-up on interio
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
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. Boxes of single service items stored on floor of hospital common area, just outside of front counter.

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Mar 14, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1
Repeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Cloths held in solution that was below 150 ppm quat
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-501.110. Maintain the wash solution temperature in mechanical warewashing equipment used to sanitize in accordance with the NC Food Code.- Pf: high temp dish machine showing 122.0 F during wash, 194.0 F during rinse resulted in 161.8 F surface temperature of utensils. Two cycles had to be run in order to achieve surface temperature of over 160.0 F. Asst manager stated ticket was called in previous day. Machine still in use today. Service must be done within 10 days. Notify inspector when done, and wash temperature is showing 150.0 F as specified on data plate.

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Nov 20, 2024 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF: PIC unable to ensure employees have been informed of their responsibilities for reporting required symptoms, diagnoses, and exposures. Sent facility compliant employee Reporting Agreement form for facility use. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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: Milk 46.0 F in a reach in behind service counter. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf: Thermocouple used in facility could not be made to work. Batteries likely dead. Verification within 10 days to see that working thermometer has been obtained.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
Repeat 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. Single service cups on floor of storage closet.

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Feb 16, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Cloths held in solution that was below 150 ppm quat
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
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. Paper bags for take-out stored on floor of storage closet.

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Jul 14, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed trash receptacle in front of hand sink. EHS had to move it to wash hands. EHS replaced recptacle and observed employees moving receptacle in order to wash hands. CDI- discussion with PIC on better placement of hand sink.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies in can wash and front service area.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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. Observed prep area, especially floors, in need of general cleaning. Observed food debris such as coffee grounds on floor in prep area. Observed loose items on floor of chemical / single serve closet.

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Jan 20, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY. Observed wiping cloths used to sanitize food-contact steam nozzles stored in sanitizer trays at insufficiently low concentration. CDI - PIC emptied sanitizer trays and remixed sanitizer at appropriate concentration. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. Observed squeeze bottles used for syrup stored clean with heavy food residue inside bottles. 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Cleaning of ice machine does not include a sanitization step according to PIC. Ensure cleaning of food equipment and utensils includes sanitization.
#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 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 opened containers of milk that PIC stated would be stored overnight in fridge, including over days when the facility is not open.
#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 prep area in need of general cleaning. Observed food debris such as coffee grounds on floor in prep area. Observed liquid sitting on counter which dripped down when a cabinet was opened.

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Aug 17, 2022 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: Milk 47.0 F in a reach in behind service counter. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .

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Apr 1, 2022 A 98 · 4 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF: Facility unable to verify employees have been informed of their reporting responsibilities pertaining to reportable symptoms, illnesses, and exposures. PIC produced her signed agreement that was missing non-typhi salmonella. CDI- gave PIC updated Employee Health Agreement file for printing, posting, and employee sign -off. For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination.  Keep at least 6 inches above the floor: packaged food on floor outside of front counter.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
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: Facility does not have a measuring device for hot water sanitization. Acquire within 10 days.
#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. More frequent cleaning of floors needed, especially under equipment. Appeared to be old rodent droppings under equipment and near pest control devices.

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Dec 13, 2021 A 98 · 4 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and dry hands before turning off faucet without recontaminating hands.-P: Employee washed hands before starting work after entering facility but re-contaminated hands at faucets. CDI- discussion with PIC and re-washing of hands.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf: No soap at rear hand sink. CDI- soap provided.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Cloths held in solution that was below 150 ppm quat
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
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. Single service items stored on floor of common area outside confines of permitted space. Items were delivered previous day. Box of single service items and sleeve of cups on floor of storage closet.

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Jan 6, 2021 A 97 · 1 violation
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P: All items temped in small reach-in were above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. All TCS food in reach-in voluntarily discarded and use of equipment discontinued until serviced. Verification within 10 days. No signature due to Covid 19 precautions.

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Jul 29, 2020 A 98 · 2 violations
#20 · 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: Cream in reach-in 44 F. Voluntarily discarded.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Cloths in sanitizer registering less than 50 ppm quat.

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Feb 20, 2020 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Follow-up verification required
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. -Pf
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
#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. Build-up in gaskets of reach-in coolers at front.

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Jul 29, 2019 A 98 · 3 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Black build-up on ice shield in ice machine.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Repeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Solution in trays for holding wiping cloths measured less than 150 ppm quat.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Found opened and partially consumed employee drink in refrigerator, drink was not in designated storage area.

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Jan 11, 2019 A 98 · 2 violations
#20 · 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: Found butter packets above 41 F in reach-in cooler. CDI- moved butter to stand-up refrigerator. PIC stated unit had been holding higher than 41 F. Have unit evaluated for effectiveness.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Found cloths in solution less than 150 ppm sanitizing quat.

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Jul 26, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 11, 2018 A 98 · 2 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed pink build-up on ice machine baffle. Clean more frequently to prevent build-up.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Found sanitizer bucket and sanitizer tray showing 50 ppm Quat. Maintain 150 -400 ppm.

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Aug 9, 2017 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 28, 2017 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Container of sanitizer with cloth stored in it stored directly on the floor. PIC Cheryl Orndorff advised that until last night, they had been storing it on a small riser. CDI- PIC corrected storage.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Torn gasket in prep cooler. Replace gasket. (0pts)

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Nov 7, 2016 A 99 · 1 violation
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer in pans at steaming wands measured about 50 ppm quat. CDI - PIC changed solutions once again and decided to try changing procedures. She will try soaking the clean cloths in a large container of sanitizer at the proper strength before wringing them out and placing them into a small pan with freshly made sanitizer. Continue to monitor.

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Jan 14, 2016 A 99 · 2 violations
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. - Quat sanitizer read below 100 ppm in all buckets. CDI- Replaced to read 200 ppm.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Repeat - Cleaning needed in storage cabinets.

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Jul 16, 2015 A 97 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. - Repeat - Observed build up in the ice machine. CDI- Ice machine was cleaned during inspection. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P - All quat sanitizer solutions read 50 ppm. CDI- All solutions were replaced to read 200 ppm. Although policies may state that sanitizer shall be changed every 2 hours, sanitizer solution concentration may decrease with constant use and when it become soiled. Sanitizer solution should be changed at a frequency necessary to maintain 200 ppm at all times to ensure that all surfaces are being properly sanitized.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Corrected during inspection
. 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. - 0pts - Quat sanitizer solutions for steam equipment was visibly soiled. CDI- PIC changed solution.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. - 0 pts - Observed some single service boxes stored on the floor. Ensure that all items stay at least 6 inches off the floor.
#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. - 0pts - Minor cleaning needed in some storage cabinets.

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Jan 26, 2015 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed black build up at chute area of ice machine. Verification required.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed one bucket of sanitizer being stored on the floor. CDI by education and bucket removed from floor.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-502.12 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 general cleaning needed within cabinets storing single use items (splash and spills marks).

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Aug 25, 2014 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Follow-up verification required
5-202.12 Provide at least 100 F water at all handsinks.-Pf Observed hot water temperatures at hand washing sinks below the required 100F (Hot water handsink service area - 87F, Hot water at handsink in back room - 93F). VR visit within 10 days.6-301.14 Post a hand wash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand washing signage in the restrooms used by the food employees. Several hand washing signs to be given to PIC.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in holding containers that are washed, rinsed and sanitized on a routine basis. Observed two in-use utensils being stored in a container in need of cleaning. CDI - PIC moved holding container to dish area for cleaning.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed an employee handbag and employee jackets stored on a ledge beside single use items. CDI Items were relocated.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “STARBUCKS COFFEE #11638” or State ID 2060018024). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.