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A97

SHARKEY'S

14523 CAROWINDS BV, Charlotte, NC 28273
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060020591
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedJul 10, 2026
Inspections on record18
On record sinceJun 20, 2014

Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.

Score history

7085100 Jun 20, 2014: 99Jul 30, 2014: 98.5Jun 29, 2015: 96Jun 17, 2016: 98Aug 26, 2016: 99.5Jun 22, 2017: 99Jul 26, 2017: 95.5Jun 15, 2018: 96Jun 14, 2019: 97.5Aug 2, 2019: 99Jun 17, 2022: 99Sep 8, 2022: 99Jun 14, 2023: 99.5Aug 8, 2023: 98.5Jun 20, 2024: 98.5Jun 17, 2025: 98.5Jul 29, 2025: 97Jul 10, 2026: 97
Jun 20, 2014Higher is betterJul 10, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 10, 2026 A 97 · 2 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P - Observed a pan of French fries to be at temperatures of 122-129F in the steamtable. PIC stated the fries are temped and put on a time log when finished cooking and that they usually do not last longer than 20 mins at the counter. REPEAT. CDI - Fries time stamped for discard/used immediately. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#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 multiple stacks of single service containers to be stored with their food contact surfaces face up, allowing for potential contamination.

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Jul 29, 2025 A 97 · 2 violations
#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. Observed food associate grab trash can while clearing off pizza sheet pan and about to handle pizza without a glove change. CDI-EHS spoke with associate and provided education. Gloves were discarded, hands washed.
#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 cheese and pepperoni pizza hot holding at 133F in hot cabinet. CDI-Pizza was reheated to above 165F and PIC turned up temperature of hot cabinet to hold pizza above 135F. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

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Jun 17, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed one container of raw burgers without a covering in RIF. PIC added plastic wrap cover.
#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 one container of hot dogs at 44F in WIC. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded item. All other cold holding temperatures were 41F and below. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

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Jun 20, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#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. Observed food employee using gloves from WIC to work with frozen, precooked burgers to be grilled. CDI-PIC provided education to food employee and gloves were discarded, hands washed, and new gloves donned.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed pizza peel stored underneath oven in a space that is cannot be effectively sanitized every 4 hours. PIC removed pizza to be w/r/s and will place peel on prep table in between uses.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed non-used RIF that read 38F, but was not holding cold air. PIC put maintenance request to repair RIF.

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Aug 8, 2023 A 98.5 · 5 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-602.11 (E) Clean the equipment and utensils used with non-TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed buildup on walls inside ice machine. PIC stated ice machine is drained and interior is wiped down with sanitizer quarterly. EHS reminded PIC to wash/rinse/sanitize ice machine when cleaning.
#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 pan of sliced American cheese in WIC at 45 F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded cheese. 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 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in kitchen. Facility has active pest control contract with bi-weekly visits.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 metal pipe used to drain fryers with visible residue stored on rack with cleaned equipment. CDI - PIC removed pipe. No contamination was observed.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee drink stored on rack with cleaned equipment. CDI - PIC removed drink.

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Jun 14, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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 boxes of chicken on the floor inside the WIF. CDI - PIC removed the chicken from the floor.
#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 stored inside sanitizer buckets with a concentration of 100 PPM or below of Quat sanitizer. CDI - The sanitizer was replaced.

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Sep 8, 2022 A 99 · 1 violation
#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 Reach in cooler out of service with stagnant water at bottom of cooler. Facility has a sign on cooler stating out of service and is awaiting removal of cooler by removal company. Keep reach in cooler free of stagnant water accumulation until cooler is removed. -REPEAT VIOLATION-

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Jun 17, 2022 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 sanitizer at 3 comp sink not dispensing. Maintenance has already been called and work order was placed to fix the sink. PIC had been hand mixing sanitizer. Sanitizer was at the proper concentration and PIC does have test strips.
#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. Observed pizza prep top in need of cleaning.
#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 spill behind the hot box unit. Get cleaned.

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Aug 2, 2019 A 99 · 1 violation
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed rear entry door space underneath door needs molding to prevent entry of insects.

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Jun 14, 2019 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
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 employee turn the faucet off without a clean barrier after washing hands. Ensure to use a clean barrier such as a paper towel when turning the faucets off. CDI EHS discussed proper handwashing with employees.
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw burger patties stored above cooked chicken. Chicken stated to be "fully-cooked." CDI PIC arranged raw burgers to proper storage order and educated employee on proper storage order.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed QUAT sanitizer dispenser unit at 3 comp sink not functioning properly. PIC stated that a request for the unit has been placed and PIC is currently adding QUAT sanitizer manually and checking concentrations. Ensure to repair. CDI QUAT dispenser repaired at 3 comp sink. Repeat violation. Points were not escalated due to QUAT sanitizer dispenser repaired by the end of the inspection.

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Jun 15, 2018 A 96 · 6 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use −1
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee drinking from uncovered employee beverage and an uncovered employee beverage stored on storage rack.
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 When to Wash - P - Observed employee touch head but not wash hands. CDI by instruction.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P - Observed quat sanitizer reading 100ppm as indicated by test strips. CDI, facility to manually add sanitizer until sanitizer dispenser calibrated.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed several sanitizer buckets reading between 50-100ppm quat sanitizer.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-803.11 Storage of Soiled Linens - C - Observed soiled towels stored on rack near clean linen and items.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C - Observed sanitizer dispenser not providing sanitizer at required concentration. Calibrate unit. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C - Observed some rusty shelving inside reach in refrigerators. Resurface or replace. Do not spray paint.

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Jul 26, 2017 A 95.5 · 6 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
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 1 food employee not vigorously rub hands for 10 to 15 seconds and proceed to turn faucet off with their bare hands.cdi by instruction.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency - P - Observed soda nozzles accumulating black soil residues. CDI by instruction to remove nozzles for cleaning.
#19 · 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 french fries hot held below 135 degrees F. CDI, operator voluntarily discarded fries.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
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 tomatoe and cut lettue cooling in covered containers. CDI, operator removed covers.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination - C - Observed some condiment and disposable utensil stored in area not fully protected from overhead coverage.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf - Observed 2 fryer baskets with broken wires. CDI, operator removed items from use.

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Jun 22, 2017 A 99 · 3 violations
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed ice scoop stored on soiled equipment in storage closet.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C - Observed split gasket on reach in unit. Observed 1 fryer basket in poor repair. Operator removed fryer basket from use.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices - PF - Proper test kit shall be supplied to measure sanitizer concentration. Observed quat test strips not accurately measuring sanitizer concentration. CDI

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Aug 26, 2016 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the proper concentration. Observed low Quat concentration in sanitizer bucket. CDI- Bucket discarded.

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Jun 17, 2016 A 98 · 4 violations
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed lettuce and cheese held in flip top unit above 45F (see chart). CDI- Products werre being overstacked. Top portions removed and discarded. Bottom portions temped. below 45F.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles above the food, in 135F or greater water, or in running water that moves food particles to the drain. Observed multiple ice scoops stored in ice at soda statuios with handles in ice.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed some minor wet stacking.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a torn gasket.

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Jun 29, 2015 A 96 · 6 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - P Keep equipment, food-contact surfaces, nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils clean to sight and touch. Observed a large pan for hot holding on the drying rack with grease build up on the outside. CDI - Pan was rewashed. 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P Observed quat sanitizer at 0 ppm concentration in 3-comp sink for sanitizing. CDI - PIC contacted Ecolab for service visit and obtained instructions for making up the proper concentration of sanitizer solution.
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16 (A)(1) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - P When hot holding, keep TCS foods at or above 135F. Observed grilled chicken breast hot holding at 119F and french fries hot holding at 120. CDI - Grilled chicken breasts were spread out in the uncovered pan for heat distribution. PIC ordering new covers for pans to help maintain hot holding temperature. Second temp for grilled chicken was 146 and french fries were voluntarily discarded by PIC. Second batch of french fries were 147F.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking - PF Date mark TCS foods held longer than 24 hours. Observed toppings for sandwiches prepared today that were date marked 6/28/15. CDI - Items were labeled with the corrected date.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - C Keep in-use wiping cloths stored in sanitizer solution. Observed one wiping cloth on the front line store wet on the counter. CDI - Wiping cloth stored in the solution after solution concentration as mixed by PIC per Ecolab instructions. Keep sanitizer solution containers off the floor. Observed sanitizer solution buckets stored on the floor while in use.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice machine in the kitchen area leaking water underneath. Water is pooling under the dry storage shelves. Repair or replace ice maker.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - Clean shelving in the kitchen area to prevent build up of dust, grease and debris. Observed the underside of shelving near frying with grease build up. Clean shelving often enough to prevent buildup. Observed icicles hanging on top of freezer over food storage. Ensure unit is functioning properly and not leaking inside.

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Jul 30, 2014 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
Repeat violation
4-903.11 (A), (B) and (D) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-StoringOBSERVED ICE BUCKETS NOT INVERTED CORRECTLY IN SUCH A WAY THAT ALLOWS WATER TO PROPERLY DRAIN AND NOT BE RETAINED WITHIN BUCKET. CDI BY PIC CORRECTLY STORING BUCKETS INVERTED IN BETWEEN USE.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact SurfacesOBSERVED GREASY RESIDUE LEFT ON EXTERIORS OF SEVERAL PANS. RETURNED TO BE CLEANEDOBSERVED BUILD-UP ON SEVERAL REFRIGERATION GASKETS. CLEANOBSERVED FOOD CRUMBS COLLECTING IN BOTTOM OF REACH-IN UNIT NEXT TO FRYER STATION. CLEAN

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Jun 20, 2014 A 99 · 6 violations
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date MarkingPotentially Hazardous/Ready to Eat Foods that are held longer than 24 hours shall be properly date marked and held for a max of 7 days if temperature is 41 or below or max of 4 days if temperature is 45 or below. Observed packaged containers of lettuce, tomatoes, onion not properly date marked. Operator stated items will be gone in 24 hour time span.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 Time as a Public Health ControlWritten procedures shall be in place that specify method of compliance. Observed methods and procedures in place, but further evaluation needed to ensure proper procedures are followed. CDI copy of procedures were received for further review.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
3-501.15 Cooling MethodsCooling shall be accomplished by a method using rapid cooling equipment or other effective methods. Observed lettuce tightly wrapped in container in front of walk in cooler. Advised shelving containing lettuce shall be moved to back side of cooler instead of at front where outside heat could effect temp. Observed shallow pan of ice cooling fruit bowls at front of facility. Observed cut melons packaged in shallow pan of ice. Larger container was filled with ice and bulk container was submerged to ensure temperature remains under 45.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate
4-502.11 (B) Good Repair and CalibrationThermometer shall be properly calibrated. Observed thermometer was 5 degrees off when placed in cup of ice water. Instructed on how to properly calibrate thermometer.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact SurfacesNon Food Contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom sides of pans on shelving to have sticky residue build up.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-203.13 Service SinkAir gap shall be present to facilitate drainage. Observed drain pipe not directly emptying into drain. PIC moved piping to properly drain into floor drain.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SHARKEY'S” or State ID 2060020591). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.