A98.5
SAMS MART #25
6201 N TRYON ST, Charlotte, NC 28213
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024060
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedAug 10, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceFeb 22, 2023
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Feb 22, 2023Higher is betterAug 10, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 10, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) No date labels on containers of sausage, mushrooms and cole slaw. TCS RTE foods must be labeled with prep date, and used or discarded within 7 days. CDI - PIC placed prep date labels on items.
Jan 20, 2026 A 97.5 · 2 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present with active ANSI food protection manager certification. PIC must have active ANSI food protection manager certification and be present during all hours of operation.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#21 · 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 Chicken wings and egg rolls in hot holding were below 135F in hot holding. CDI - PIC discarded egg rolls and reheated chicken wings to above 165F.
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 .
Aug 7, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Soda nozzles had buildup on them. Clean soda nozzles more frequently.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Small flies observed around soda machine. Keep premises free of pests. 0 pts.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Some waste observed on ground around dumpster. Keep dumpster area clean. 0 pts.
Feb 19, 2025 A 96 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: EHS advised PIC to cut milk dispenser tube no more than 1/4 inch and at a diagonal.
#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 on duty during inspection. REPEAT
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken wings being held hot below 135F. CDI PIC stated that she just put them out within the last hour and she reheated them to 170F during the inspection REPEAT
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 .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed half & half in the dispenser at 44F. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded.
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 .
Jul 8, 2024 A 96 · 3 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 on duty during inspection REPEAT
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed multiple food on hot holding roller below 135F. See temperature chart. PIC stated that they had only been on roller for 45 min. CDI PIC moved items to back of roller and turned the unit’s temperature up. REPEAT
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 .
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed large doors and sliding doors of dumpster open.
Feb 7, 2024 A 97.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
EHS observed unapproved equipment and food items in the facility. Plan review is required to approve the new changes. Facility will discontinue the new food processes until approved. Please contact our office for plan review at 980-314-1620.
EHS observed facility with new concepts for pizza and wings. EHS found new equipment in use such as, pizza oven, double door tall reach in, prep top unit w/ 4 cold drawers, hot case for the pizza and wings and a slicer . New food items include pizzas and wings. Pizzas are being prepared from a package. Pizzas are unwrapped, toppings are put on the pizza and placed into the pizza oven to cook. The topping include mushrooms, sausage, pepperoni, beef, onion, banana peppers, jalapenos, olives and bell peppers. The onions and bell peppers come whole/ unwashed. Both items need to be washed and sliced. Facility does not have a prep sink to wash the items. Electrical sockets were switched to add pizza oven. Other Sam's Mart facilities may add Hunt Brothers Pizza as well, however, not all Sam's Marts will move forward with this change. Facility has violated their permit conditions, listed below. Facility is in violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2659 PERMITS (FACILITY HAS FAILED TO ADHERE TO PERMIT CONDITIONS). ITS was not issued today. Facility was willing to voluntarily discontinue operations until approved by MCHD environmental health.
The facility permit states, " • Permits issued may be suspended or revoked by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY for failure to comply with the requirements of the North Carolina General Statutes and rules. • The PERMIT HOLDER shall not add equipment or change menu prior to obtaining approval from the REGULATORY AUTHORITY. This includes a change in the type of food establishment or food operations if determined by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY to be necessary to ensure compliance with the rules. • Plans and specifications must be submitted for review and approval before any equipment is added or removed and /or remodeling of any part of the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT premises." ". •Facility is limited to reheating of hot dogs, tornados, etc. for service. • THIS FACILITY IS HOTDOG STAND WITH HOT AND COLD HELD TCS FOODS CASES. ALL FOODS MUST BE RECEIVED FULLY COOKED, READY TO HEAT OR HOLD COLD. NO OPENING OF INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED FOODS. NO PREP. NO RAW PROTEINS." Please review your permit for rules and regulations concerning the limitations of your facilities' operation.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on site.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#21 · 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 hotdogs, sausages, burger bites, corn dogs and French toast sausage roll holding below 135F. CDI- Items reheated to 135F. Temps between 135F-136F) Observed wings in new hot case holding below 135F. CDI- Wings 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 .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored outside of sanitizer. CDI- Placed in buckets.
Oct 18, 2023 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sinks. CDI- Paper towels placed at the sinks.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & 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 hotdog rollers soiled with old food residue stored clean. CDI- Unit taken back to be cleaned.
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
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed burgers in the grab and go case holding above 41F. CDI- Burgers 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 .
#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 upper plates of drink machines in need of clenaing.
Feb 22, 2023 A 98 · 5 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
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. Observed employee wash hands for 10 seconds in 3 comp sink without soap. CDI. Employee rehashed hands in hand sink.
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 .
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand signs posted in the facility during inspection. CDI. Employee was given some.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed no test kit in the facility for sanitizer during inspection. CDI. PIC ordered one.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed opened dumpster in the back during inspection. CDI. PIC covered.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 vents at the back prep area in need of cleaning.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SAMS MART #25” or State ID 2060024060). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.