A99
BEACH AND BOROUGH
2800 CAMPUS RIDGE RD, Matthews, NC 28105
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060023985
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedOct 6, 2026
Inspections on record9
On record sinceSep 7, 2022
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Sep 7, 2022Higher is betterOct 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 6, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM in the facility during inspection. Repeat
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee working with food while wearing a wrist watch.
May 8, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM in the facility during inspection.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
Nov 7, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 11, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 slight build up of food debris on the non food contact surface of the deli slicer. -CDI- PIC Cleaned the non food contact surface of the deli slicer. REPEAT*** (0.5 pts)
Aug 21, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed food debris on deli meat slicer not used today, according to food employee and PIC. CDI - Equipment thoroughly cleaned and sanitized by PIC. -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: 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.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed non-functional undercounter reach-in freezer. Equipment not in use. Repair. -0-
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT VIOLATION: 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 dried food debris on non-food contact surfaces of deli slicer. CDI - PIC thoroughly cleaned equipment during inspection. No points deducted due to different area observed and improvement from previous inspection. -0-
Feb 23, 2024 A 97 · 6 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed can opener stored clean with food debris on blade of can opener. PIC stated can opener is used only once a week for opening cans of jalapeños and crab meat. CDI- Can opener was placed in the 3 compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
#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 an opened jar of dehydrated onions and jalapeños and a container of green dragon hot sauce stored at the dry storage area and both containers state “refrigerate after opening” on bottles. Dehydrated onions and jalapeños are prepared into a mixture that is cold held and dated in the front reach in cooler and the green dragon sauce is prepared into a sauce with mayo and stored cold held into the reach in cooler as well. CDI- Both containers were voluntarily discarded.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#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 A container of hummus in the front reach in cooler without a date mark as well as sliced ham with a discard date of 2/22/2024. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded both items.
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 .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed ice scoop stored directly on ice machine. CDI-PIC placed ice scoop in 3 compartment sink for cleaning.
#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 cleaning needed on gaskets in back and front two door reach in freezers.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food item stored in back reach in cooler mixed with facility food items.
Nov 2, 2023 A 96.5 · 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 sanitizer bucket being dumped out into hand washing sink by employee. CDI-EHS provided education to only use hand sink for hand washing.
#15 · Food separated & protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce being stored over ready to eat pesto spreads and various cheeses. CDI: PIC rearranged storage order. -REPEAT VIOLATION-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed pimento cheese, chicken salad, and tuna salad cooling in serving line. PIC stated that items were prepared at 9:30am this morning and should be cooled in Reach in coolers and not the serving lines and that the employee is still learning their proper cooling methods. Food employee places container of ice under products and puts items back in serving line to cool. Items are observed at the same temperature 30 minutes later (refer to temperature chart). CDI- Items had 1.5 hours left to cool and were placed on a flat sheet tray into the reach in freezer for rapid cooling. All items reached below 41F within 30 minutes. -REPEAT VIOLATION-
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
Apr 24, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce being stored over ready to eat deli meats including ham, turkey and roast beef. CDI: PIC rearranged storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed tuna salad cooling at a rate of 0F/min at sandwich station. CDI: PIC placed tuna salad in reach in freezer to quickly cool.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#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 in bottom of reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Clean as needed.
Sep 7, 2022 A 97.5 · 8 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P For more information on handwashing, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . Observed food employee wash their hands for a total of 10 seconds and the donned single service gloves. CDI: employee rewashed hands.
#12 · Food received at proper temperature
Corrected during inspection
3-202.11 (A), (B), (C), (D) All TCS foods shall be received at 41F or below; or at 135F or greater except raw EGGS may be received at 45F 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 lettuce being received at 47F the driver had the lettuce sitting outside trying to find a way into the building. CDI: PIC placed lettuce to start cooling down. In the future the PIC needs to ensure the driver has an efficient way into the building.
#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 machine in need of cleaning.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. 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 .Observed metal tongs, and multiple plastic pieces with residue still on them. CDI: PIC placed them to be rewashed.
#23 · Proper date marking & 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 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 ham in reach in cooler with a prep/open date of 8/31. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded item.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards at sandwich line in need of resurfacing.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Follow-up verification required
5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P. Observed pipe for prep sink down in the floor drain. VR required within 3 days
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed drain plugs in trash and carboard dumpster missing.
#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 flooring near 3 comp/prep sink and underneath shelving in need of repair.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BEACH AND BOROUGH” or State ID 2060023985). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.