A99
ACCELERATOR CAFE
855 S MINT ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024428
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedOct 2, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceJul 10, 2025
Score history
Jul 10, 2025Higher is betterOct 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 2, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF
No signed employee health policies on site. CDI - Policy provided and explained and all staff reviewed and signed on site (all staff who worked there was President to review and sign).
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
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.
Cart was blocking access to back handsink. CDI - Cart moved.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container.
Knives and tongs stored in sanitizer water. CDI - Removed and taken to 3 comp. Sink. Do not store in use utensils in sani. Water.
Feb 4, 2026 A 97 · 1 violation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed sliced tomatoes recorded above 41F. CDI - Discarded. 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 .
Jul 10, 2025 A 97.5 · 2 violations
#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
Some items in grab and go line recorded above 41F. Items were not stacked far back enough. Keep stacked far back enough in grab and go cooler to maintain temp. CDI - 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 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P
Sanitizer recorded too strong. CDI - Dispenser adjusted.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ACCELERATOR CAFE” or State ID 2060024428). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.