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A99.5

TRUIST FIELD SMOKIES SAUSAGE SHACK

324 S MINT ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060023107
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedSep 11, 2026
Inspections on record17
On record sinceApr 18, 2017

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

Score history

7085100 Apr 18, 2017: 99Jul 13, 2017: 96Apr 16, 2018: 97.5Jul 16, 2018: 99Apr 23, 2019: 100Jul 25, 2019: 99.5May 7, 2021: 98.5Jul 15, 2021: 99Aug 18, 2022: 100Jun 1, 2023: 99.5Aug 10, 2023: 100May 16, 2024: 98.5Aug 14, 2024: 97Apr 2, 2025: 99.5Aug 15, 2025: 99Apr 9, 2026: 98.5Sep 11, 2026: 99.5
Apr 18, 2017Higher is betterSep 11, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 11, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit, grill draws needing repair.

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Apr 9, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 provolone cheese, hot dogs, and smoked sausages in reach in cooler cold holding at temperatures between 46F and 47F. Ambient air temperature of reach in cooler was 50F. CDI - Items in reach in cooler were discarded and cooler was taken out of service. All other cold holding equipment was 41F or below -1.5 points- 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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Aug 15, 2025 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 prep unit and grill drawers in disrepair during inspection. Repair/replace. **REPEAT**

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Apr 2, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice machine down during inspection, with a sign posted of it not in use. PIC stated it went down yesterday and has a work order in to get it repaired. Repair. Observed pool of water on the floor, caused by a leak from one of the two soda fountains. CDI: Food employee mopped the floor, and PIC input work order to get soda machine repaired.

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Aug 14, 2024 A 97 · 4 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed all TCS items in Tall RIC holding above 41F. PIC stated items were placed in RIC 3 hours prior. CDI All items placed in WIF to rapidly cool. Will be put in prep top for service. VR required 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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Repeat violation
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 containers of short ribs being held on TPHC on grill top with no time marked to indicate when the 4 hour period has elapsed. CDI: Employee marked items with time they were placed on TPHC. Improvement from last inspection, No points escalation.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fly flying in prep area.
#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. Frame on door peeling away.

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May 16, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 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 employee dump an unknown substance from a bucket into far hand sink at front counter. CDI: Employee was educated by EHS that hand sinks may only be used for hand washing.
#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 containers of sausages and Mac and cheese being held on TPHC on grill top with no time marked to indicate when the 4 hour period has elapsed. CDI: Employee marked items with time they were placed on TPHC.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unknown substance in bucket containing a wiping cloth. Staff was unsure of the substance. CDI: Employee dumped out bucket.

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Aug 10, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 1, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 quat sanitizer concentration of 500ppm in sanitizer buckets. - CDI - PIC diluted sanitizer with water. PIC stated vendor will be contacted to adjust concentration of sanitizer coming out of dispenser. PIC agreed to dilute sanitizer with water until repair completed.

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Aug 18, 2022 A 100 · 1 violation
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Upright freezer is dripping condensate. Ensure opened food is not stored under condensate and repair. 0 pts.

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Jul 15, 2021 A 99 · 2 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use −1
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee drink stored over queso packages. CDI, drink relocated.
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. Observed paper towels not put in dispenser properly to allow access to disposable towels. CDI, disposable towels adjusted in dispenser to allow access to towels.

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May 7, 2021 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 soiled metal pans stacked and stored as clean. CDI, items removed for Wash/Rinse/Sanitize.

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Jul 25, 2019 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#38 · 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 preparing food wearing a watch. CDI- employee removed watch and washed hands.

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Apr 23, 2019 A 100 · 1 violation
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed a sanitizer bucket by the front counter with a reading of 0ppm of sanitizer solution. CDI- PIC refilled bucket with new sanitizer solution.

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Jul 16, 2018 A 99 · 3 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Observed crate containing employee drinks stored directly on soda syrup bag in the box. CDI- placed soda syrup on shelving 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Observed dust on big floor fan. Clean. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Observed dust build up on HVAC vents. 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

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Apr 16, 2018 A 97.5 · 5 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 pre-wrapped hotdogs stored below135F under warming lights. Product fell over 70F within 20 min from being taken from reheating, being wrapped and then hot held.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottles of water and oil.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer bucket with wet cloth at 0ppm quat.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed plastic cups stored on floor.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Repeat violation
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee purse stored on shelf where food warmer is.

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Jul 13, 2017 A 96 · 10 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 storage in hand washing sink in back kitchen area near three compartment sink area, front serving line and beer end of concession.Observed hand washing sink blocked by trash can in back kitchen area. Items removed from hand washing sink and trash can removed from infront of sink.
#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 items stored on clean end of drainboard which manager stated were cleaned and items were visibly soiled. Thoroughly clean food contact surfaces. Items removed from clean end of drainboard and was in the process of being rewashed at time of inspection. Thoroughly clean interior and door to ice machine.
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate
4-204.112 Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. 4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed broken thermometer on exterior of low boy refrigeration unit under grill. Observed broken thin probe thermometer. Broken thermometer replaced in low boy refrigeration unit at time of inspection. A thin probe thermometer provided at time of inspection.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed gnats in back kitchen area near three compartment sink and hand washing sink. Have exterminator to address gnat issue.
#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 in-use utensil stored in container of ice.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed utensil shelving above three compartment sink and "clean" end of drain board of three compartment sink soiled. Thoroughly clean utensil storage areas and keep clean at all times.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Store cases of single service articles off the floor. Observed case of single service articles on the floor.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency - C Observed three comaprtment sink and vats of sink visibly soiled. Observed grease build up in vats of sink.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C Clean base of refrigeration units and gaskets on refrigeration unit. Clean top of lid to cover ice bin on front line.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed light bulbs in storage room near cook line not shatter proof or shielded. Provide light shield with end caps over light fixtures or replace light bulbs with shatter proof light bulbs. Observed employee sun glasses, cell phone and purse stored on shelving throughout kitchen area. Store employee personal belonging in designated area.

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Apr 18, 2017 A 99 · 7 violations
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting.
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF Observed PIC not aware of employee health policy. CDI: PIC was informed of employee health policy.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed minor cleaning needed on deflector plate of ice machine and around the shoot. CDI: PIC was informed that cleaning is needed.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
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 bins of fried chips being stored on the floor by the wall. CDI: palate was placed under chips to raise them 6-inches off the floor.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer measure 100 ppm quat. CDI: PIC was informed on changing sanitizer more often. Sanitizer at three compartment sink was good.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
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 handle of ice scoop laying on ice at soda station. CDI: handle was moved.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no test strips present. CDI: establishment was provided with test strips.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed non-shatterproof bulbs over the hotdogs and fried chips.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TRUIST FIELD SMOKIES SAUSAGE SHACK” or State ID 2060023107). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.