A98.5
PUNJABI TADKA
9545 PINNACLE DR, Charlotte, NC 28262
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024499
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedAug 12, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceDec 30, 2025
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Dec 30, 2025Higher is betterAug 12, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 12, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Observed disinfecting wipes that stated for use on NFCS. PIC stated that they were used to wipe down tables. Facility is a shared kitchen space and tables may be used by other vendors for NFCS. PIC voluntarily discarded items and EHS educated PIC on using proper sanitizer.
At time of visit, no items stored in WIC. Ambient air of unit at 39F.
Ensure cold storage rack in WIC is labeled.
EHS provided V&D cleanup procedures and EHP.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf- Observed no written V&D procedures. -CDI- EHS provided a handout. -0.5-
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 food employee engaging in food prep with no protective head covering. -0-
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed dishes not stored in a self-draining position and stacked on top of one another. -CDI- PIC inverted dishes. -0-
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed pressure cooker and ninja blender labeled for household use only. Replace with a commercial grade NSF/UL Sanitation/ETL sanitation listed product. **REPEAT** -1-
Dec 30, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed operators come in with food and set up at prep station 1. Three (4 burner) ranges are being used. They will use the dish machine tonight. Advised PIC to locate the max temp thermometer for the dish machine from CIty Kitch. No other vendors here during inspection. Dry storage and cold storage racks are labeled. Good job cleaning and sanitizing work stations and sinks prior to use/set up.
#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 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)
NO POINTS DEDUCTED Observed heavy cream opened and not dated in the WIC. PIC indicated that it was a week old. CDI by discarding.
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 .
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf .
Did not observed a thin probe thermometer. VR required in 10 days. Text picture of thermometer once purchased.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent.
Observed an insta pot labeled for household use only. Replace with a commercial grade NSF/UL Sanitation/ETL sanitation listed product.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PUNJABI TADKA” or State ID 2060024499). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.