A99
GUS' GREEK FOOD
8001 OLD STATESVILLE RD, Charlotte, NC 28269
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060030169
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedAug 15, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceMar 14, 2015
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Mar 14, 2015Higher is betterAug 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 15, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Facility was inspected during the Pride Festival at 136 E 7th Street.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on the reach in cooler immediately upon entering trailer on the left. Replace gaskets so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
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 dust and grease build up on ventilation on ceiling of truck. REPEAT VIOLATION
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed floor covering in trailer that is not smooth and easily cleanable.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
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 purse and neck fan stored on top of bulk spices. CDI: Items removed.
Sep 19, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 general cleaning needed on floors.
Jun 30, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection occurred at 8001 Old Statesville RD, Charlotte, NC 28269 (Commissary location, CHUCK’S GRILL parking lot.)
Location and Hours of operation were provided directly to senior EHS Daniel Squirewell.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
EHS observed two (2) sheets of cardboard stored on floor of MFU. Per conversation with PIC, these are typically stored on top of grill during transport of MFU. Utilize non absorbent covers for of food and non food contact surfaces; do not place items/covers that have been placed on flooring directly onto grill.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no trash can within MFU at time of inspection. CDI - PIC gathered waste created during inspection (foil, probe wipes, handwashing paper towels) on foil sheet and disposed of them at available nearby dumpster.
Aug 30, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at Matthews alive festival at 120 s trade st.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed items stored in hand sink. CDI- PIC removed items from hand sink.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on low boy reach in coolers/freezers. Replace.
Aug 19, 2023 A 98 · 3 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on site.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed sanitizer bleaching out the test strip. CDI: Sanitizer was properly made.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Repeat violation
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Door to MFU was open during inspection. No insects/pests observed at this time so zero point deduction to occur today. REPEAT VIOLATION CDI: Screen provided during inspection.
Mar 17, 2022 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety; Did not observe procedure during inspection. CDI. Another handout was given to PIC. Zero point deduction.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Door to MFU was open during inspection. No insects/pests observed at this time so zero point deduction to occur today.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 grease build-up on vent hood and a need for improved cleaning on floors/walls around/underneath cooking/cold hold equipment. Please clean and maintain clean.
Mar 16, 2019 A 99 · 3 violations
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed cut lettuce (45F) and white yogurt sauce at (44F). CDI- Education was provided to PIC that all TCS foods shall be kept at 41F or below. Per state memo no point deduction shall occur for the first time the TCS foods are noted to be 42-45F in 2019. However, if the violation is noted again corrective action and point deduction will occur.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. - Observed unit storing buns and ketchup outside of the unit.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and non absorbent. 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - Observed unit actively using a non-nsf drill/ screw gun to peel potatoes. Ensure all food and non food contact surfaces are smooth durable, cleanable, and non absorbent. When operating as a MFU this process may not be done.
Mar 17, 2018 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P- Observed an employee wash hands and at the end of the procedure the employee used a bare hand to turn the faucet off. This action recontaminates ones hands. CDI- Education was provided to all employees and EHS observed proper hand washing.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.- Observed back door open without any protection from pest/rodent entry.
#38 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.- Observed grill employee with a bracellt on the wrist while preparing food.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.- Observed grill employee with hair preparing food without a head cover.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.- REPEAT- Observed food debris and grease residue build up on cold holding equipment handles and gaskets. Also observed grease residue and minor food debris build up on cooking and hot holding equipment. Clean these items as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.
May 27, 2017 A 99 · 2 violations
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Nonfood contact surfaces. Clean near bottom inside refrigeration unit and gaskets. Outside of smoker greasy and work counter surfaces with some greasy build up.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Some greasy build up on floors especially around smoker.
Sep 23, 2016 A 99 · 1 violation
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split / torn gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in need of repair.
May 25, 2016 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed numerous ants inside unit. Owner will send invoice for pest treatment once conducted.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11 (C ) 4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed non-FCS of equipment with build up in need of cleaning. (Observed old foil wrapped on equipment and handles of utensils in need of removal)
Mar 14, 2015 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed hand sink in use without papertowels available. CDI by adding hand towels.
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed handwash sink in use without hand soap. CDI by adding hand soap.
#38 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employees handling/preparing food without hair restraints. CDI added hair restraints.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth held outside of sanitizer bucket.
#48 · Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure −1
5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed hot water temperature of 116F. Adjustment to hot water heater needed.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “GUS' GREEK FOOD” or State ID 2060030169). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.