A99.5
MAI SUSHI WALMART #4848 CHARLOTTE
8322 PINEVILLE MATTHEWS RD, Charlotte, NC 28226
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024537
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedOct 20, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceFeb 19, 2026
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Feb 19, 2026Higher is betterOct 20, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 20, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS verified the establishment’s variance, HACCP plan, and logs for acidification of sushi rice to render non-TCS. EHS observed proper equipment (calibration meter, buffer solutions), accurate log keeping, and PIC able to describe the process steps correctly. Log entires for today (10/20/26), 10/01/26, and 09/19/26 were reviewed and verified.
The new go-box process was also verified, as well as deli items presently being packaged by the sushi department, like salads, and pasta salad.
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF
Observed no verification method for ensuring staff are trained in the employee health and reporting agreement. Staff does respond correctly to questions about illness, symptoms, and exclusions.
CDI- Signable version of EHP provided by EHS for staff to sign. PIC read and signed in inspection. (-0)
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
10 DAY VR.
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf .
Observed only thick-probe, analogue thermometer onsite. Provide a thin probe thermometer within 10 days and verify with EHS. Business card was provided. (-0.5)
Jun 8, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 cooked rice and sliced avocado sitting on prep top at 60F without TPHC label or temp control. Items remained unattended for more than one hour.
CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of items. (-1.5)
Feb 19, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Sushi rice PH was recorded at 3.45.
3-comp sink procedures and logs observed in place. No preparation or utensil washing was taking place during the inspection.
Sneeze shield has been installed. Permit will be amended for approval.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no soap at handsink close to sushi prep station. CDI: soap was provided.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
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)
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 no date mark on breaded chicken stored inside bottom of sushi display cooler and on green leaf lettuce inside walk-in cooler. CDI: products were properly date marked by PIC.
#35 · Approved thawing methods used
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (E ) Reduced oxygen packaged fish, required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling, shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water.
Observed tuna inside walk-in cooler thawing inside closed package. CDI: PIC cut bag open to properly thaw.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MAI SUSHI WALMART #4848 CHARLOTTE” or State ID 2060024537). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.