A95.5
ALMS MAIN CONCESSION #3
310 N KINGS DR, Charlotte, NC 28204
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024351
Latest gradeA (95.5)
Last inspectedSep 26, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceMar 2, 2025
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Mar 2, 2025Higher is betterSep 26, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 26, 2026 A 95.5 · 4 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed handsink blocked, PIC removed items.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at handsink. CDI - Paper towels provided.
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign.
#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 chicken tenders temped below 135F under the heat lamps. CDI - Food handler reheated to 165F. PIC stated these are on TPHC however EHS temped 3 levels of the tenders and observed different temps throughout. The bottom layer was under 135F.
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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no written procedures to use TPHC. CDI - EHS provided education on TPHC and I will send the procedures to the PIC, these procedures need to be available during inspections and the properly followed.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 large pool of standing water in the kitchen and by the 3-compartment sink.
Jun 13, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
Observed no paper towels at the handsink located in front register area.
CDI: PIC refilled with paper towels.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D).
Observed 2 large pans full of cooked hamburger patties that bore no date labels, stored inside the WIC. Observed no thaw date for package of pre-cooked pork thawing inside the WIC. PIC stated the hamburger patties were supposed to be tossed after the game on wednesday night, and stated pork was let out to thaw today.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded cooked hamburger patties and created thaw date label for pork.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#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 large pool of standing water inside the WIC.
Ensure floors are mopped to prevent hazards.
Sep 24, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: EHS provided PIC with updated Employee Health Policy which includes page where full-time employees can sign, and also with the updated Vomit and Diarrhea cleanup written procedures.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink.
Observed no handwashing sign posted at 2 different handsinks (front and inside kitchen).
Obtain handwashing signs to indicate that these are used for handwashing.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
Observed no paper towels at the handsink next to the 3-compartment sink.
CDI: PIC refilled dispenser with roll of paper towels.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf
Observed no time stamp indicating when various TCS food items were placed on time for 4 hours. EHS observed TPHC log had not yet been completed.
PIC stated he is in charge of completing these logs at all concessions stands, and was the one walking around with EHS for entirety of inspections.
CDI: Logs were completed to indicate start and end times.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
Repeat violation
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed a couple food employees actively engaged in food prep without any sort of hair restraint.
Ensure all food employees actively engaging in food prep have some sort of approved hair restraint (baseball cap/beanie/visor/hairnet) to prevent contamination.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
*Note: Although a repeat violation, previous inspection report documented for 4 different citations of personal cleanliness, whereas only 1 citation was observed during today's inspection, so EHS not deducting points today.
#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 QUAT test strips to test the concentration of their QUAT sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink.
CDI: PIC provided new QUAT test strips from backup stored at the administrative offices.
Mar 2, 2025 A 96 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: DURING INSPECTION, EHS RECOMMENDED TPHC FOR WIDE USAGE AND DISCUSSED ITS INSTALLMENT.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P OBSERVED MULTIPLE GLOVES DONNED WITHOUT FIRST WASHING HANDS. CDI -COACHED
#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 MULTIPLE TCS FOODS HOT HELD BELOW 135 F. CDI PLACED ON TEMP TPHC
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 .
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf .OBSERVED PIC UNABLE TO PRODUCE AND THIN DIAMETER THERMOMETER. VR
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. OBSERVED FLY IN KITCHEN.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. OBSERVED PACKAGED DRINKS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
Corrected during inspection
2-302.11 (A) Food employees shall keep their fingernails trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough. -Pf
2-302.11 (B) Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a Food Employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. - Pf
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. OBSERVED MANY FOOD EMPLOYEES WITH INSUFFICIENT HAIR RESTRAINT.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ALMS MAIN CONCESSION #3” or State ID 2060024351). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.