A98.5
GRITS CLT
3725 BEATTIES FORD RD, Charlotte, NC 28216
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060023771
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedJul 2, 2026
Inspections on record18
On record sinceJul 14, 2021
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Jul 14, 2021Higher is betterJul 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 2, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed large bowl of shredded chicken on top shelf of WIC with a prep date of 6/25 (discard 7/1). CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item at time of inspection. - 1.5 -
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed door gasket of upright refrigerator separating from door. Repair/replace
Jul 2, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed large bowl of shredded chicken on top shelf of WIC with a prep date of 6/25 (discard 7/1). CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item at time of inspection. - 1.5 -
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed door gasket of upright refrigerator separating from door. Repair/replace
Feb 5, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 16, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 20, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 29, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 4, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 18, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation
#35 · Approved thawing methods used −1
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water.
Observed ROP fish thawing in WIC with package seal still intact. CDI - corner was opened to break package integrity and fish continued thawing. - 1 -
Jan 10, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf
Observed lobster tail in standing pan of water. PIC stated it was thawing. Thaw in running water below 70F. CDI - PIC removed item to grill for cooking - 0.5 -
Sep 26, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Note: GRITS CLT food trailer was on site during inspection, not in use today, not going out for service today. EHS did not conduct inspection for food truck because it was not in service today.
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed roast beef with moldy buildup, date marked 8/20, needs to be discarded, past 7 day limit. CDI- product voluntarily discarded.
#23 · Proper date marking & 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 deli meats marked 8/20 and 8/15, has exceeded 7 day limit. PIC stated she shut down deli portion of service recently, likely the cause for expired products. CDI- products voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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 .
#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 shelving in walk in cooler with buildup, in need of cleaning.
Apr 26, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-202.11 Multiuse 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 cutting board with deep crevices and buildup. CDI PIC threw away cutting board.
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a tall household reach in freezer being used. PIC stated that the landlord put it in about a month ago. PIC will talk to landlord about replacing the freezer.
Feb 6, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. Observed collard green, mac and cheese, rice, grit, in WIC without date marking. PIC said they made all items on Saturday as they prep that day. CDI- PIC put corrected date marks on items. -1.5 pts-
Dec 29, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door left opened when not in used. Keep all doors closed to prevent insects and harborage. -0.5 pts-
Sep 14, 2022 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed cut collards and cabbage at 47-50F. PIC said they cut and washed them yesterday. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded.
Jun 17, 2022 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed raw eggs over RTE crab meat and raw bacon. CDI-PIC moved bacon and RTE crab above eggs.
Mar 3, 2022 A 98 · 4 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 vomit poster on site. They have the plan and the procedures. CDI-EHS sent over paperwork to PIC.
#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 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 chili at 46F in the WIC, PIC said they opened it from a can yesterday and cooled it down. Everything else in WIC is good. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed lights in the oven hood not working, PIC said they shorted out recently. Facility still has more than 50FC.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Repeat violation
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed no cover for the bulbs in the dry goods storage closet. Also missing 1 bulb. REPEAT.
Nov 4, 2021 A 99.5 · 4 violations
#4 · Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Corrected during inspection
2-201.11 (D) and (F) Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees Responsibility of the PIC to Exclude or Restrict. Observed the old employee health policy on the wall, stating only 5 symptoms. CDI-EHS emailed PIC new policy, no points taken today due to the new FC being enacted recently. Points may be deducted on next inspection.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event. Observed no vomit clean up kit. CDI-EHS emailed PIC new policy, no points taken today due to the new FC being enacted recently. Points may be deducted on next inspection.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed cooking oil stored directly on floor.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed no light shield in the dry goods closet. One light bulb missing in the closet and above the oven hood.
Jul 14, 2021 A 98.5 · 6 violations
#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 container of flour.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
Observed wiping cloths stored outside of the sanitizer bucket.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out.
Observed scoop handle stored in flour.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf
No QAC test strips provided. VR within 10 days.
#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 build-up on can opener NFC surface.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks.
Provide a waste bin at hand sink.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “GRITS CLT” or State ID 2060023771). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.