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PANTHERS DEN #322-326
800 S MINT ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060019801
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedSep 13, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceOct 17, 2021
Score history
Oct 17, 2021Higher is betterSep 13, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 13, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Ensure other facilities using equipment in permitted space is being held at proper temperatures and labeled clearly.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 14, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 - Red Sanitizer Bucket below proper concentration, 0ppm. *CDI - PIC refilled sanitizer bucket at proper concentration, 200ppm.
Aug 21, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: EHS provided PIC with most updated Employee Health Policy which includes restriction and exclusion flow chart.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 31, 2025 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 hot dogs cooling from prep in the walk-in cooler. Hot dogs were in metal pans with tightly wrapped aluminum foil on top. CDI - Aluminum foil was removed.
Aug 17, 2024 A 97.5 · 3 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 available at hand sink in provisions station. CDI- paper towels provided.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed multiple items in hot holding cabinets for service to suites below 135F. All items reheated to 165F. Observed pasta at provisions station below 135F. CDI- pasta discarded. New batch of pasta cooked and added to TPHC log.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed quinoa broccoli salad in walk in cooler 43F. Product was located next to walk in door. CDI- relocated to back of walk in to cool. All other items in walk in observed less than 41F.
May 18, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 18, 2023 A 98 · 1 violation
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed food employee wash hands and recontaminate them on faucet handles. CDI - Employee coached and hands properly washed. -2-
Apr 22, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees handling food without beard guards.
Aug 26, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 in all sanitizer buckets at 0 ppm QUAT. CDI- PIC replaced sanitizer to 400 ppm quat.
Mar 19, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Through discussion with food handlers, limes and lemons are washed in the handsink. Provided education on where to wash produce.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 17, 2021 A 98 · 2 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed chicken tenders holding below 135 degrees F. CDI product reheated and it was discovered hot holding unit was not on.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee without hair net . CDI PIC provided hair restraint to employee.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PANTHERS DEN #322-326” or State ID 2060019801). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.