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A99

STARBUCKS STORE #55028

4820 BEREWICK TOWN CENTER DR, Charlotte, NC 28278
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060019458
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedAug 7, 2026
Inspections on record15
On record sinceMar 28, 2019

Score history

7085100 Mar 28, 2019: 99.5Oct 3, 2019: 98.5Sep 23, 2020: 97.5Feb 16, 2021: 98Oct 6, 2021: 97.5Jan 25, 2022: 98.5Dec 21, 2022: 98May 31, 2023: 99.5Aug 2, 2023: 99.5Jan 12, 2024: 97Aug 1, 2024: 98Feb 24, 2025: 97.5Aug 1, 2025: 96Jan 29, 2026: 99Aug 7, 2026: 99
Mar 28, 2019Higher is betterAug 7, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 7, 2026 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. Observed wiping cloths in QUAT sanitizer at 0-100ppm. Replace sanitizer with appropriately concentrated solution. (0.5 pts)
#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. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed the accumulation of food debris/residue on the floor throughout the make line of the facility. Increase cleaning frequency. Observed improvement from last inspection, points not escalated. REPEAT*** (0.5 pts)

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Jan 29, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on 2 separate low boy units in the facility. The torn gaskets do not appear to be affecting the integrity of the contents inside. Repair gaskets. (0 pts)
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 the accumulation of debris/residue on the wire racks inside the milk RIC adjacent to the dish machine. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT*** (0.5 pts)
#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. Observed the accumulation of food debris/residue on the floor throughout the make line of the facility. Increase cleaning frequency. (0.5 pts)

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Aug 1, 2025 A 96 · 4 violations
#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 Observed no paper towels at the hand sink behind the register or at the hand sink by the dish machine. -CDI- PIC placed paper towels at both hands sinks. (1 pt)
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −2
Repeat violation
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed oat milk, creamer, and syrups being stored directly on the floor throughout the duration of the inspection. REPEAT*** (2 pt)
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −1
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. Observed multiple boxes of single-use cups stored directly on the floor in the back of the facility. REPEAT*** (1 pt)
#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 the accumulation of food debris on the wire racks in the RIC that stores the milk. Increase cleaning frequency. (0 pts)

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Feb 24, 2025 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed cases of non-dairy vanilla creamer stacked directly on the floor in the dry storage area. REPEAT. CDI - PIC placed cases of non-dairy creamer on racks in dry storage.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed several stacks of plastic insert containers and plastic buckets stored as clean and wet nested on the racks in the 3 compartment sink area.
#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. - Observed cases of single service cups and lids stored directly on the floor of the dry storage area. REPEAT.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
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 irreversible temperature registering device for testing the sanitizing temperature in the mechanical dishwasher onsite at the time of the inspection. PIC ordered an irreversible temperature registering device at the time of the inspection. 10 Day VR to observe compliance.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed both sliding doors to the cardboard dumpster to be open at the time of the inspection. REPEAT. CDI - PIC closed doors.

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Aug 1, 2024 A 98 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No CFPM during inspection. Repeat. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed unopened boxes of coffee beans and strawberry and pumpkin syrups stored on the floor by the back door. PIC stated this was from a delivery last night.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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. Observed napkins and cardboard drink carriers in unopened boxes stored on the floor by the dry storage. PIC stated they were from a delivery last night.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on left side RIC and far right RIF across from the 3 comp sink. Temperatures were unaffected. Repeat.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed broken top-left lid on left side dumpster.

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Jan 12, 2024 A 97 · 6 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No CFPM available during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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. Random employee was questioned about training on symptoms and illnesses and stated that they were told they could skim over the training and review it later. EHS reminded PIC that employees must receive training on reportable illnesses and symptoms prior to starting work. CDI - EHS provided PIC with employee health poster and reviewed symptoms/illnesses and reporting requirements with employee. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf. Observed no V/D response procedures during inspection. CDI - EHS provided V/D procedure poster to PIC. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on low reach in coolers by display case. REPEAT.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 heavy residue buildup in bottom and some buildup on shelving of milk RIC across from dish machine. REPEAT.
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. No covered receptacle in one unisex restroom.

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Aug 2, 2023 A 99.5 · 4 violations
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on second reach in cooler in the back of house.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
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 dish thermometer available for the dishmachine. VR to be done by aug 12
#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 build in bottom of reach in units. Recommend a higher cleaning frequency.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak under 3 comp sink on the sanitizer side.

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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
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on several reach in cooler on front line. -0.5 - REPEAT

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Dec 21, 2022 A 98 · 5 violations
#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. Observed espresso in boxes being stored on the floor.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being held in sanitizer with a concentration of 0ppm. CDI-sanitizer was replaced and new concentration was 100ppm.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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 Observed no dish thermometer available for the dishmachine. VR to be done by 01-01-22
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-502.11 Waste receptacles shall be emptied at a frequency to preclude strong odors or pest harborage. Receptacles in facility were filled and needed to be dumped.

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Jan 25, 2022 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety PIC present during inspection does not have and ANSI CFPM certification. -1 points
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety PIC was unable to locate written procedures for cleaning vomit/diarrhea events. CDI - EHS provided PIC with written procedures and educational poster. -0 points
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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. -C Observed single-service cups and lids in the original boxes stored on the floor near the office. PIC stated the items were delivered this morning and needed to be put away. PIC instructed a food employee to begin putting items away on storage shelves. -0 points
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. -C Observed open doors to shared dumpster. Keep door closed. REPEAT -0.5 points

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Oct 6, 2021 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Repeat violation
4-602.11(E)(4) Equipment such as ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Clean mold and mildew from top interior of ice machine. REPEAT (half points due to improvements).
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Keep doors and lids on shared dumpster closed. CDI- doors and lids were closed. PIC stated that she has begun using the two dumpsters to the left because other tenants are misusing the other dumpsters.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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. Repair crack in floor near dish machine. 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 dust from walls and a/c vents in ceilings in back area of facility. REPEAT (full points).

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Feb 16, 2021 A 98 · 5 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
4-602.11(E)(4) Equipment such as ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Observed mold and mildew in top interior of the ice machine. PIC will have someone properly clean unit.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
7-201.11 Separation-Storage - P Observed one sanitizing bucket stored on the floor at front counter. CDI- bucket was stored on the shelf.
#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. Clean debris from underneath reheating units near front counter.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Dumpster door open on shared dumpters. CDI- Dumpster doors were closed. (0 points).
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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. Repair large crack in floor near hand sink and 3-comp sink. 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 under equipment and in corners. Clean dust from vent screens in ceiling above ice machine. REPEAT

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Sep 23, 2020 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -P Observed employee pick item off the floor, then proceed to food prep without washing hands. CDI- inspector communicated the importance of washing hands after they have been contaminated before beginning food prep. Employee washed hands. 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 three employees wash hands and cut off faucet with bare hands. CDI- Employees were retrained on proper handwashing. Employees rewashed hands.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed a box of single-service cup lids on the floor of back storage room. CDI- PIC placed box on the shelf.
#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 under equipment and shelving near 3-comp sink. Clean splash from walls behind prep stations and near 3-comp sink. Clean dust from a/c vents in ceiling near dish machine.

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Oct 3, 2019 A 98.5 · 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 Observed containers of whipping cream and half and half that were above 41 F. CDI- Containers were placed in refrigerator and allowed to chill. PIC was given TPHC template to place some items on time as a Public Health Control.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed one box of single-service cup caddies stored on floor in storage room. CDI- Box was placed on shelf.

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Mar 28, 2019 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed two side doors open on shared Dumpster.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “STARBUCKS STORE #55028” or State ID 2060019458). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.