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A99.5

DRAFT & TRADE (214)

333 E TRADE ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060021773
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedMar 3, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceNov 17, 2014

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

Score history

7085100 Nov 17, 2014: 95.5Dec 30, 2015: 98Feb 5, 2016: 99.5Mar 24, 2017: 99.5Nov 15, 2017: 98.5Mar 16, 2018: 98.5Mar 15, 2019: 97Mar 16, 2022: 100Nov 14, 2023: 100Feb 29, 2024: 100Nov 6, 2024: 98.5Apr 8, 2025: 100Nov 10, 2025: 99.5Mar 3, 2026: 99.5
Nov 17, 2014Higher is betterMar 3, 2026

Inspections & violations

Mar 3, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. No test strips available for use at time of inspection. CDI- test strips provided.

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Nov 10, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Observed no grade card on display during inspection. PIC should ensure the grade card is on display for the public and reach out to the health department for a replacement if the card is damaged or lost.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-303.11 (A) (B) Cleaning agents and chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.-Pf Observed no soap at the 3-comp sink for washing dishes. CDI: Soap was installed to the dispenser for proper dish washing.
#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 build up and some spills on the reach in cooler. Ensure more frequent cleaning.

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Apr 8, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 6, 2024 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 TPHC procedures not recorded for hot dogs held on TPHC. CDI, times recorded.

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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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Mar 16, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 15, 2019 A 97 · 2 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use −2
Repeat violation
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed covered drinks stored on prep table by single use cups and other food items. CDI. Cup was moved.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Follow-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 TPHC procedures for nacho cheese not being properly followed. I will return within ten (10) days to verify compliance.

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Mar 16, 2018 A 98.5 · 2 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 covered drinks stored on crate with bottled waters. CDI-removed
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed debris on floor under shelving at back hand sink.

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Nov 15, 2017 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed an uncovered employee beverage.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf - Observed no small probe thermometer available for use on site. Verification required by 11/25
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Follow-up verification required
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C - Observed 2 low reach in refrigerators not holding required temperature. See temperature above. Verification required by 11/25/17

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Mar 24, 2017 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#38 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-303.11 Prohibition-Jewelry - C Observed employee with watch. 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms a plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.

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Feb 5, 2016 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 multiple ice scoops stoered on drain grates. CDI- placed in clean cups

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Dec 30, 2015 A 98 · 2 violations
#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 cheese at 103 F. CDI-unit adjusted to reheat
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. -Pf Observed thermometer over 10 F off calibration. CDI- re-calibrated

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Nov 17, 2014 A 95.5 · 7 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
Wash hands after leaving stand and returning. Employee left with garbage, returned, discarded gloves (at request) and grabbed new gloves. Don't leave with gloves and wash hands frequently/as needed. Educated.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
Hand wash sinks shall be accessible. Observed rear hand sink blocked by boxes and dunnage rack. Relocated boxes and extra materials.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
Sanitizer shall be at proper concentrations. Observed bucket filled with water instead of sanitizer. Filled to 200ppm Quat. Ice scoops had sticker residue. Cleaned and sanitized.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Store scoops with handles out of food. Observed ice scoop handle down. Corrected.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
Single service articles shall be stored off the floor. Observed boxes on floor.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
.Plumbing system shall be in good repair. Leak at handsink onto floor needs to be repaired.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
Clean floor where syrup has gathered.General Comments: Mop sink was completely blocked. Garabge and boxes were moved out to make room. Traulsen and BevAir were not functioning. Repair.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DRAFT & TRADE (214)” or State ID 2060021773). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.