A100
PRESS BOX #349-352
800 S MINT ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060019803
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedSep 13, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceSep 19, 2021
Score history
Sep 19, 2021Higher is betterSep 13, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 13, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 7, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations were observed during today's routine inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 8, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 31, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed during time of inspection.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 17, 2024 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf.
No log for cold foods such as pickled onions and pico. CDI - New log made
TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
May 18, 2024 A 97 · 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 immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed food employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper handwashing and PIC educated food employee on proper handwashing and food employee properly rewashed hands. -0-
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P- Observed food employee wash hands and not use a barrier to turn off the faucet. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper handwashing and PIC educated food employee on proper handwashing and food employee properly rewashed hands. -0-
#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 hot holding in steam box at 112F. -CDI- Items reheated to 170F. -1.5-
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#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- Observed housemade aioli chipotle sauce containing sour cream at 41-46F in prep unit. -CDI- PIC placed items on temporary TPHC. -1.5-
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored at 0ppm quarternary sanitizer. -CDI- PIC replenished supply to 400ppm quarternary sanitizer. -0-
Sep 18, 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 pico de gallo improperly cooling after prep in closed container in prep unit reach-in. Food was cooling from prep before service. Item was not logged on TPHC. Going forward, this permit will place pico on TPHC. Pico will be prepped, cooled in walk-in cooler and held cold in walk-in cooler until brought out to prep unit for TPHC. CDI
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 .
Apr 22, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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 . Observed no thin probe thermometer in coffee area. CDI - Thermometer was provided. -0 points-
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee wearing wrist watch while preparing food. -0.5 points-
Aug 26, 2022 A 94 · 6 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed all sinks at bar with hand soap and some used as dump sinks.
#19 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -PObserved failure to reheat in oven. Slow come up in hot hold cabinet. CDI placed in oven to reheat
#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 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 .observed brisket hot held at 119 F CDI placed on tphc
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
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 . Observed TCS sour cream sauce at 44 f CDI placed on tphc
#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 TCS sauce made yesterday with no date mark. CDI coached
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. TPHC procedure template may be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety observed tphc written procedures not followed and no times recorded. CDI coached
Mar 19, 2022 A 96.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: All food, and ingredients of prepared sandwiches is held on TPHC.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A),(B) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Hand sink at bar being used as a dump sink. CDI- sink cleared
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P: Employee was washing gloved hands at the hand sink. CDI- gloves discarded and hands re-washed.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. cloths being held in solution that measured 0 ppm quat.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Ice scoop with handle laying on ice.
Sep 19, 2021 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required
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 Observed sandwiches out of temperature at 91F. They are being purchased very quickly. Add these to your TPHC procedures and label start and end times. It can be over the length of the game as long as food is discarded after 4 hours. TPHC procedures for brisket and turkey were correct and logs were on site. Email Jessica.perry@mecklenburgcountync.gov with procedure update.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Sanitizer was stored in a detergent bucket. Staff changed to a red sani bucket during inspection.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed sanitizer buckets with towels stored on the floor. Moved on to a crate.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee items stored on unused slicer. Relocate to a designated area.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PRESS BOX #349-352” or State ID 2060019803). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.