A96.5
SPOONS
129 W TRADE ST, SUITE 105, Charlotte, NC 28202
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024344
Latest gradeA (96.5)
Last inspectedAug 21, 2025
Inspections on record2
On record sinceJan 28, 2025
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Jan 28, 2025Higher is betterAug 21, 2025
Inspections & violations
Aug 21, 2025 A 96.5 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Facility has added smoothies to menu. New items consist of coconut cream and milk. New equipment consists of 2 commercial blenders. Blenders are washed after every use in 3 comp sink or dish machine. Category change needed.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed containers soiled in the clean dish storage area. CDI- Taken to be re-washed.
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 .
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed acai nozzle in need of cleaning.
#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 coconut milk and creams holding above 41F in low reach in. Low reach in unit was 39F. CDI- Milk and creams placed in the freezer for quick cooling.
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 .
#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables −0.5
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed bananas used and cut prior to washing.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed tall reach in unit with door handle broken off. Observed cabinet at 3 comp water damaged. Get fixed.
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed cutting boards heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
#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 acai Mixer door gasket in need of cleaning.
#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 corner guard at dish machine pulling from the wall. Affix to wall.
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 floors in need of cleaning.
Jan 28, 2025 A 97.5 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Facility only cuts fruit. No TCS foods prepared. Owner notified EHS that facility wants to add smoothies to menu. Smoothies would include milk and plant based milk products (oat, almond, other)
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no CFPM on site.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 sticker residue still on containers. CDI- Containers taken back to be washed.
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 .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
4-101.16 Sponges may not be used in contact with cleaned and sanitized or in use food contact surfaces. Observed sponges in use for dishes. CDI- Sponges removed.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed dishes wet stacked in the clean dish storage area.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine door not closing all the way. Water splashes out. Get fixed.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 cabinets at 3 comp sink damaged. Observed missing ceiling tiles in basement storage room. Observed light fixture not working properly in basement.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SPOONS” or State ID 2060024344). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.