A98
TASTE OF SOUL PLANT BASED AND VEGAN CUISINE
2200 THRIFT RD, Charlotte, NC 28208
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024418
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedSep 3, 2026
Inspections on record5
On record sinceJun 26, 2025
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Jun 26, 2025Higher is betterSep 3, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 3, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety Observed facility operating without a certified food protection manager present. A CFPM shall be on-site during all hours of operation.
#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 paper towel dispenser not operable and no paper towels available at hand sink. CDI: PIC placed paper towels at hand sink.
#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 a case of muffin mix being stored on floor underneath food storage shelf. CDI: PIC placed case of muffin mix on shelf.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed staff handling food and clean equipment and utensils without head covers. Use head covers to protect exposed food, equipment and utensils.
Jun 26, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
Observed squeeze bottles on cart by stove not labeled. Label all items once removed from their original containers. - 1 -
Nov 21, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone being stored on prep counter. CDI: Employee removed cell phone.
Sep 12, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) 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 . Observed a pot of vegan oxtail missing a date mark being held in reach in cooler that was prepared yesterday. CDI: PIC date marked oxtail. REPEAT.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed a stack of single use to go containers and single use lids being stored outside of their original packaging right side up on clean storage shelf. CDI: PIC inverted containers and lids to protect against contamination.
Jun 26, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed 2 employee beverages stored above facility food items. CDI - Drinks removed. - 0 -
#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 Observed a few items open inside of RIC without dates present. CDI - PIC date marked all items without date marks. Anything unknown was voluntarily discarded. - 0 -
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 .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed few squeeze bottles full of sauces without labels. CDI - Items were labeled. - 1 -
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed single service containers and cutlery stored on the floor. Maintain all items off of the floor at all times. - 0.5 -
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TASTE OF SOUL PLANT BASED AND VEGAN CUISINE” or State ID 2060024418). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.