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A99.5

GOALIE GUACAMOLE

2700 E INDEPENDENCE BV, Charlotte, NC 28205
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060020637
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedMar 18, 2026
Inspections on record22
On record sinceOct 12, 2013

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

Score history

7085100 Oct 12, 2013: 99.5Sep 20, 2014: 98Feb 28, 2015: 97Nov 7, 2015: 97.5Mar 4, 2016: 96.5Oct 28, 2016: 96.5Apr 20, 2017: 97.5Oct 13, 2017: 97.5Apr 21, 2018: 99Nov 2, 2018: 98May 17, 2019: 97Dec 13, 2019: 97.5Mar 11, 2020: 94.5Dec 15, 2021: 99.5Nov 21, 2022: 97.5Apr 1, 2023: 98Nov 3, 2023: 100Mar 12, 2024: 98.5Dec 17, 2024: 100Mar 5, 2025: 99Dec 9, 2025: 98.5Mar 18, 2026: 99.5
Oct 12, 2013Higher is betterMar 18, 2026

Inspections & violations

Mar 18, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed hot water at hand wash sink at 61F. PIC had hot water issue repaired. Water reached 117F at the end of the inspection.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service popcorn containers stored on the counter unprotected with the food contact surface facing upward. CDI Employee inverted the containers.
#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −0.5
Corrected during inspection
5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed the facility did not have hot water during the inspection. CDI PIC had water temperature repaired. See temperature chart.

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Dec 9, 2025 A 98.5 · 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 one pan of shredded chicken in the warmer below 135F. CDI PIC put pan back in the oven and reheated to 165F. 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 .
#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 2 employee back pack on the shelf with food. CDI PIC moved back packs.

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Mar 5, 2025 A 99 · 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 at hand sink. CDI PIC refilled.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed no date mark for chicken TPHC on line that came from batch precooked before today and placed in freezer with date of prep. CDI PIC added date of thaw and use. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed approximately containers stacked clean wet nesting.

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Dec 17, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment uses TPHC for items at cold holding and hot holding line. Begin and discard times are written on time/temperature log located next to prep line. TPHC procedures are posted on wall.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 12, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 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 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 one two (2) backup bags of RTE cooked barbacoa in warmer at temperatures below 135F. CDI - Bags were rotated to steamer to be reheated above 165F.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed one (1) set of tongs held in chicken on prep line with handle contacting food. CDI - Tongs were rotated to three comp sink for corrective cleaning and replaced with clean utensil.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed three (3) stacks of single service articles (to go bowls, tack trays, etc.) with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - Single service articles were inverted to prevent potential contamination.

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Nov 3, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No items on TPHC during inspection but instead were cold and hot holding properly before removed from reach-in cooler and hot box and TPHC begin.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 1, 2023 A 98 · 4 violations
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed pizza in display case at a temperature of 114F. Employee elaborated that pizza is to be held on TPHC, along with other TCS foods. When checked, on site TPHC plans listed ‘TCS foods’ along with other menu items, but pizza was not mentioned by name. TPHC logs did not list pizza. CDI - Pizza was added to TPHC log as means of effective labeling.
#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 held in warm soapy water at a concentration of 0 ppm. CDI - Employee remade sanitizer bucket with readily available sanitizer to an effective concentration.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed approximately seven (7) bins wet stacked at drying racks. CDI - EHS and employee reoriented containers to allow drip drying.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed two (2) flattened cardboard boxes on floors of rear area kitchen on top of non slip mat.

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Nov 21, 2022 A 97.5 · 6 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed open employee beverage.
#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 pitcher filled at hand washing sink. CDI by instruction.
#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 pizza intended to be kept in temperature control according to staff but at 125 degrees F. CDI, pizza placed on TPHC and operator stated was going to be discarded within 4 hours.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee with watch on wrist.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed sanitizer buckets stored on ground.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed ice scoop handles stored in contact with ice.

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Dec 15, 2021 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#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 Observed no written procedures. CDI, EHS educated PIC.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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. Observed peeling floors and missing ceiling tile. Need repaired.
#56 · Meets ventilation & 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 phone stored on counter by oven. CDI, item removed.

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Mar 11, 2020 A 94.5 · 3 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses. -P A few employees observed changing gloves in bettwen tasks and did not wash hands. A few employees observed drinking personal beverages then proceeding to work with food. CDI. Employees washed hands and donned new gloves.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −2
Repeat violation
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Paper towels missing at front handsink. CDI. Paper towels obtained. Repeat violation.
#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 Sour cream observed in ice bath at 47F. When asked, employee stated it had been on couter for a few minutes. CDI. New ice bath was made to cool sour cream.

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Dec 13, 2019 A 97.5 · 2 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability - PF - Observed no hand soap available at handwashing sink. CDI, soap provided. 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision - PF - Observed no disposable towels available at handwashing sink. CDI, towels provided.
#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 onions and peppers hot held at 121 degrees F. CDI, onions and peppers reheated to 201 degrees F.

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May 17, 2019 A 97 · 3 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer vat at three compartment sink reading less than 50 ppm QAC sanitizer. CDI: PIC adjusted feeder tube and afterwards, sanitizer read 200 ppm QAC. EHS instructed employees to re-wash and sanitize any dishes that had been cleaned with low sanitizer.
#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 hot dogs in left hot box holding at 130F. CDI: Hot dogs reheated to 165F and placed back into storage.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
Corrected during inspection
4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed single service cups at register displayed with lip contact surface exposed to contamination.

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Nov 2, 2018 A 98 · 2 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 pork and weiners being held at greater than 45 degrees . CDI reheat and moved to hot holding.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed three test kits exceeded expiration date. CDI discarded and replaced with fresh test kits.

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Apr 21, 2018 A 99 · 2 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towes in dispenser at the first handsink in the kitchen. CDI - Dispenser refilled during the inspection. -1-
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed yellow buildup in the ice scoop. CDI - PIC replaced with clean ice scoop. -0-

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Oct 13, 2017 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed a spray bottle at 50 ppm quat and a three comp sink at 0 ppm. CDI- PIC brought both concentrations to 150-200ppm Quat.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
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 thermometor at the time of the inspection. CDI- PIC obtained a thermometer before the end of the inspection.
#38 · 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 an employee preparing food with beard and no beard guard.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks.- Observed handsink without a waste bin.

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Apr 20, 2017 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P- Observed queso date marked for 4/9/17. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the item.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-208.11 Store labeled, first aid supplies to prevent contamination.-P- Observed burn spray stored near clean utensils. CDI - Item was removed and stored in a first aid box.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination.- Observed cups stored without protective sleeves.

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Oct 28, 2016 A 96.5 · 3 violations
#17 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding −1.5
3-403.11 Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed pulled pork never reached proper reheat temperature. CDI reheated to 166 degrees.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed french onion dip on prep line at 64 degrees . CDI cooled in reach in unit see temperature chart.
#38 · 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 No hair restraints being worn at time of inspection. CDI hair restraints distributed.

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Mar 4, 2016 A 96.5 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed blocked handsink. CDI - PIC removed box and restored access. -1-
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed food debris present on clean utensils and pans. CDI - PIC placed on drain board for cleaning. -0-
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed large cartons of cole slaw with expiration date of 02/28/2016 in reach in. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. -1.5-
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled bottles of sanitizer. CDI - PIC labeled them. -0-

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Nov 7, 2015 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign at sink. PIC given signs today. -1-
#17 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding −1.5
3-403.11 (C ) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed chili taken from freezer rthat was not properly heated for hot holding. PIC stated this item was mishandled and took it off the menu for the night. -1.5-
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chili in small tube in hot holding at 112F. CDI - PIC removed food from service. It was taken from freezer and was not heated to proper temp. -0-
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter. Keep below food prep surface. PIC had employee place on lower shelf. -0-

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Feb 28, 2015 A 97 · 2 violations
#7 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment.-P: Observed contact with popcorn at the tops of filled popcorn cups. CDI- Removed top portions of popcorn in cups where contact was noted.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf: Observed pizza oven, not in use for this event, to have old food debris on conveyer, such as dried cheese. CDI- direction to clean pizza oven.

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Sep 20, 2014 A 98 · 2 violations
#11 · Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
Found moldy pizzas in unplugged hot box from August. CDI- discarded
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Corrected during inspection
Found moldy pizzas infested with flies in hot box from August. CDI- discarded boxes and pizza.

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Oct 12, 2013 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - C: Wiping cloths shall be held in sanitizers between uses. Found wet cloths on surfaces.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “GOALIE GUACAMOLE” or State ID 2060020637). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.