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A98.5

NORTH DISTRICT EATS (107)

333 E TRADE ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060021772
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedMar 3, 2026
Inspections on record22
On record sinceOct 29, 2014

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

Score history

7085100 Oct 29, 2014: 95Apr 8, 2015: 95.5Sep 18, 2015: 95Apr 25, 2016: 96Dec 20, 2016: 97.5Feb 9, 2017: 96Nov 15, 2017: 94Mar 16, 2018: 96Dec 19, 2018: 97.5Mar 15, 2019: 99Nov 7, 2019: 99.5Mar 26, 2021: 99.5Nov 12, 2021: 99.5Feb 9, 2022: 98.5Nov 16, 2022: 97Feb 5, 2023: 98.5Nov 14, 2023: 100Feb 29, 2024: 100Nov 6, 2024: 100Feb 17, 2025: 98Nov 10, 2025: 98Mar 3, 2026: 98.5
Oct 29, 2014Higher is betterMar 3, 2026

Inspections & violations

Mar 3, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed personal employee beverage stored on prep table. CDI - Food handler removed drink. -0-
#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. Observed french fries being held on time but not included in written procedures. CDI - PIC added french fries to written procedures. 3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. - P. Observed two batches of chicken and fries being held on time control but times not recorded on time log. CDI - PIC retrieved TPHC log. -1.5- TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 food debris on door handles of two reach-in units. Clean and maintain. -0-

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Nov 10, 2025 A 98 · 1 violation
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −2
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
REPEAT: 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4) Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Observed items in pass through window not individually labeled with ingredients. REPEAT: 3-602.11 (B) (5) Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the major food allergens contained in the food. - Pf. Observed items in pass through window not individually labeled with allergens. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. -2-

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Feb 17, 2025 A 98 · 4 violations
#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties −1
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf. Observed employees unable to provide information to customers about allergens for food items in heated pass through windows. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
#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 2 packs of hot dogs in prep unit above 41F. According to employee hot dogs were sitting out. CDI: Items were placed in cooler to cool. 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 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. Observed sanitizer wipes on shelving above food items. CDI: Sanitizer wipes were relocated.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT 3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. 3-602.11 (B) (5) Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the major food allergens contained in the food -Pf. Observed items in pass through window not individually labeled with ingredients or allergens. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

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Nov 6, 2024 A 100 · 1 violation
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-602.11 (B) (1)-(4)Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the (1) common name of the food; (2) ingredients and sub ingredients in descending order; (3) quantity of contents; (4) name and place of business. Observed grab and go prepackaged items in heated pass through without proper labeling. 3-602.11 (B) (5) Food packaged on premises for customer self service shall include a label with the major food allergens contained in the food -Pf. Observed grab and go prepackaged items in heated pass through without allergens listed. VR required in 10 days to ensure allergens are listed.

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Feb 29, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 14, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 5, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice scoop and ice scoop holder holding microbial growth due to consistency in cleaning and water not draining after uses. Ensure that both items are cleaned to sight and touch. CDI- Both items were moved to 3 comp sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized again. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#40 · Personal cleanliness
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 without beard restraints present. Ensure that team members are wearing proper hair restraints.

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Nov 16, 2022 A 97 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed soda nozzles collecting soil.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P - Observed waffle fry batches held on time control but times not recorded on time log. CDI, corrected. Repeat.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P - Observed chafing fuel stored over clean single-service articles. CDI, chafing fuel relocated for proper storage.

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Feb 9, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed employee health policy does not include non-typhoidal salmonella. CDI: EHS provided PIC with a copy of the updated policy.
#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 pizzas from rounds 2 and 3 not documented on TPHC log. CDI: Times documented.

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Nov 12, 2021 A 99.5 · 2 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. PIC in stand was not aware there was a vomit and diarrhea plan. CDI - Management to provide a copy of the plan in each stand. There is a approved copy in the main office area.
#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 residue inside the ice scoop holder. Clean the holder and consider providing a drain hole in the container so that moisture drains better.

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Mar 26, 2021 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
Corrected during inspection
4-201.11 Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength - C Observed a dust pan brush used to clean the oven area that was melted. Discussed with the PIC that the item was not designed to used on hot surfaces. CDI brush discarded.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed a drawer collecting a high amount of debris at the pizza area.

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Nov 7, 2019 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Remove grease buildup from exterior and interior of holding equipment and grill station.-.5 points

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Mar 15, 2019 A 99 · 2 violations
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single service cups stored with no protection, exposed to contamination / sneeze spray at front register area.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11 (C ) 4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed non-FCS of equipment with build up in need of cleaning (surfaces of equipment throughout)

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Dec 19, 2018 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
2-301.14 When to Wash - P: Observed employee entering kitchen, touching face, and hat without washing hands before handling pizza screens. CDI-through instruction.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage - C: Observed ice scoop stored with handle not extended out of ice. CDI-scoop placed in dry cup
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed wall paint chipping in areas.

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Mar 16, 2018 A 96 · 4 violations
#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 containers of raw chicken above drinks. CDI items relocated.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed thermometer that was not sanitized before checking chicken. CDI thermometer cleaned.
#16 · Proper cooking time and temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P Observed grilled chicken coming off grill and plated on buns at 152-155F. CDI items placed back on grill and finished to 178F. `
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Corrected during inspection
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 time for hot and cold foods with a time stamp from 10am-9pm. Told facility that they are only allowed to hold food for 4 hours. CDI time stamp changed.

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Nov 15, 2017 A 94 · 7 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 drink stored in cooler with cheese slices. CDI-both disposed of.
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed burgers being hot held at 130F. CDI-Had burgers reheated to 165F. Checked reheat and not 165F, burgers disposed of.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
to 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 Repeat: Observed no time/temp logs or time written on boxes of bojangles chicken on TPHC documentation. CDI- discussion with PIC
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
4-904.11 Display and handle single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination. Observed to-go cups not in sleeves or dispensers.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
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 cracked ice scoop. CDI-disposed of
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C Observed non-food contact surfaces need cleaning.
#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 belongings/meds stored with clean utensils.

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Feb 9, 2017 A 96 · 5 violations
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting.
Corrected during inspection
2-201.11 Ensure employees know major illnesses and symptoms. Observed employees that did not know about health policy. CDI
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Hand sinks must only be used for handwashing. Observed employee filling bottle at handsink. CDI stopped action.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11 Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Observed scoops, tongs, and serving utensils soiled with debris. CDI moved to sink for cleaning. 4-501.114 Keep sanitizer at proper concentration. Observed santizer in 3 compartment sink at 0ppm. CDI compartment dumped and refilled.
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16 (A)(1) Keep foods at 135F or above. Observed prepackaged containers of fries not held on time but temperature at 98F. CDI fries discarded.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14 Keep sanitizer buckets buckets at proper concentration. Observed sanitizer bucket below 50ppm. CDI bucket changed.

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Dec 20, 2016 A 97.5 · 2 violations
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed prepared pizzas on rack holding out of temperature control above 45F. CDI pizzas placed on temporary TPHC.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Corrected during inspection
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 new batches of burgers prepared and holding on TPHC with time not recorded on TPHC documentation. CDI burgers prepared.

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Apr 25, 2016 A 96 · 3 violations
#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 chicken over bottled beverages. CDI- removed to walk in speed rack
#16 · Proper cooking time and temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P Observed chicken cooked to a final cook temperature of 160 F on TPHC documentation. CDI- reheat to 165 F.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Corrected during inspection
to 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 no start times on TPHC documentation. CDI- entered

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Sep 18, 2015 A 95 · 8 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink.-PF 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 food employee rinse hands in dump sink prior to donning gloves. CDI- Discussed with food employee to wash hands in hand sink with soap and paper towel.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Follow-up verification required
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf - One hand sink with no soap. CDI- Soap was replaced. 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.-Pf - Hand sinks read 95 and 88F. Verification required.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. - Repeat - Cleaning needed in ice machine Sanitizer buckets read 300 ppm.
#21 · Proper date marking and 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 - 0 pts -Several salads stored in two door reach in dated for 9/10 and 9/11. CDI- Items voluntarily discarded.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-203.11 Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf - Thermometer read 27F. CDI- Thermometer calibrated by EHS.
#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. - 0 pts - Some cups stored unprotected.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - 0 pts- Shelving in reach in refrigerator rusting.
#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. - 0 pts - Cleaning needed in reach in refrigerator.

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Apr 8, 2015 A 95.5 · 3 violations
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. −1.5
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. Observed food employees without full knowledge of health policy or where it was posted. CDI showed employees of posted policy and discussed major illnesses and smptoms.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P. Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. CDI bucket refilled to proper concentration. Repeat. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed ice machine soiled with debris. CDI machine cleaned.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled
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 scoop handle stored in ice.

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Oct 29, 2014 A 95 · 5 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses.-P Observed a food employee not wash his hands after removing his gloves and donning a new pair of gloves. CDI by education and employee washed his hands.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed a bag of trash stored in front of a handsink. CDI-PIC relocated bag of trash away from the handsink.
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed a food employee using a cup as an ice scoop. CDI - An ice scoop was given to the employee.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P Observed an employee bring a bucket of sanitizing solution to the bar area. After testing by the EHS, the concentration of the sanitizer was determined to by 0 ppm. CDI - New sanitizing solution was prepared and tested.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
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 the handle of an utensil directly touching sliced cheeses. CDI - Handle was turned away from the cheese slices.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “NORTH DISTRICT EATS (107)” or State ID 2060021772). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.