A97
SOUTH END EATS
500 W SUMMIT AV, Charlotte, NC 28203
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060023885
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedFeb 12, 2026
Inspections on record5
On record sinceFeb 21, 2022
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Feb 21, 2022Higher is betterFeb 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 12, 2026 A 97 · 8 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed PIC is not a certified food safety manager. -1-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety.
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-102.11 (C) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. - Pf.
PIC could not locate employee health policy onsite. CDI - Provided EHP procedures to facility. -0-
#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.
Observed no written procedure for clean up of vomiting / diarrhea. CDI - EHS provided hard copy during today’s inspection. -0-
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. - Pf.
Observed no hand towels for hand sink next to the ice machines. CDI - PIC provided disposable towels.
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink.
Observed both of the unisex restrooms without hand washing signs. CDI - Handwashing signage provided to facility and PIC placed them in both restrooms. -0-
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −2
Repeat violation
REPEAT: 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed a couple boxes of food on the walk-in freezer floor. Remove from floor. -2-
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed the walk-in freezer with a damaged gasket. Replace. -0-
#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 dust on fan covers inside walk-in cooler and heavy ice accumulating on door of walk-in freezer. Clean and maintain. -0-
#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 damaged dry wall at right corner of IT room. Repair.
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.
Observed debris on floor in the walk-in freezer. Clean and maintain. -0-
Jun 11, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Repeat violation
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed a couple boxes of food including steak and chicken on the walk-in freezer floor. - 1 - REPEAT
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Corrected during inspection
5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair.
Observed debris in dumpster area. CDI- employee was cleaning up at time of inspection, - 0.5 -
Feb 12, 2024 A 97 · 4 violations
#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties −1
2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF. Observed no PIC present during inspection. Spoke with an employee who stated that last PIC has left the company and another PIC should be at facility today.
VR within 10 days to ensure a PIC is present during operation.
2-102.11 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge of food borne disease prevention, application of the HACCP principles and the requirements of this code.-Pf. Observed no PIC present therefore could not demonstrate knowledge of food code, rules, and regulations. Observed some locked cages inside walk-in cooler were not labeled.
VR within 10 days to ensure cages are labeled and PIC is present with knowledge.
Please visit our resource page, https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation, for more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwash sign in one of the unisex restrooms. CDI: left handwash sign with facility.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a couple boxes of food including bread and chicken slices on the walk-in cooler floor.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
Repeat:
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 dust on fan covers inside walk-in cooler.
Aug 3, 2022 A 99 · 2 violations
#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 unknown brown/red liquid and food debris present on floor of walk in cooler. Sweep/clean as needed. - 0.5 -
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered trash cans in restrooms. - REPEAT - 0.5 -
Feb 21, 2022 A 99.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Prepare a standard operation procedure(SOP) for the use of the shared ice machine by tenants. Email to Tasharra.Kenion@MeckNC.gov
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed PIC does not have certified food safety manager.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
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 procedure for clean up vomitting / diarrhea. CLean up kit was not complete.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine in the corridor. provide approved equipment for storage.
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) Observed restroom without covered trash cans.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.15 Outside Receptacles (C)
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SOUTH END EATS” or State ID 2060023885). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.