A98
ARMANDOS FRUIT
7400 CITY VIEW DR, HINDU CENTER, Charlotte, NC 28212
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031221
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedSep 20, 2026
Inspections on record13
On record sinceOct 12, 2019
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Oct 12, 2019Higher is betterSep 20, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 20, 2026 A 98 · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed at Midnite Rodeo Flea Market at 9607 Albemarle Rd.
PIC stated all items prepared and discarded same day. No leftovers.
PIC’s servsafe to expire this month. Other PIC’s servsafe expired last year.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed chicharron tacos hot holding at 117F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -1.5-
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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P- Observed no time marked for items being held on TPHC. Per PIC, items were prepared at 7a this morning (more than 4 hours ago). -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0-
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed spray bottle with no label. Per PIC, contents were chlorine for cleaning the floor. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -0-
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate
Corrected during inspection
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods. -Pf- Observed thermometer that wouldn’t turn on. -CDI- PIC provided other accurately calibrated thermometer. -0-
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
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 a couple of squeeze bottles and shakers and a container missing labels. -0-
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed window open throughout inspection. Provide fly fan or other form of insect protection.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a couple of small flying pests. -0-
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored in chlorine at 10ppm. -0-
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (C ) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Observed in-use knife stored between lids of prep unit. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper storage of in-use utensils and item moved to 3-comp sink to be W/R/S. -0-
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed 2 cutting boards in need of replacement due to deep cuts and grooves. Replace or resurface.
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed 2 lemon squeezers with exterior coating removed. Replace. -0.5-
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed “household use only” blender.
Jan 17, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted at flea market in the Midnight Rodeo parking lot - 9607 Albemarle RD
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 20, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed. Inspection completed at Latin American Festival.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 2, 2025 A 97 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed at flea market located at 9607 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Repeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P - REPEAT - Observed various TCS items holding above 41F in flip top prep unit (see temperature chart). PIC voluntarily discarded salsas and placed cut fruit on TPHC. - VR - Verification required within 3 days to ensure unit has been repaired.
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 .
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 floors in need of cleaning throughout MFU. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
Oct 6, 2024 A 97 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: EHS discussed need for MFU to return to commissary each day of operation with PIC. PIC required to maintain sign-in sheet at commissary to log each time to MFU returns to the commissary. PIC understood and agreed. PIC stated prep occurs at commissary in the mornings from 5-8AM on Saturday and Sunday. EHS directed PIC to maintain all regulated food (cut fruit) inside of MFU and not on tables under tent in front of MFU.
Inspection completed at flea market located at 9607 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227.
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. - Observed water bottle stored on side of prep unit. Do not store food or drinks near food prep areas. - CDI - PIC moved water bottle away from prep unit.
#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 plastic container with ice stored in handsink upon arrival. Do not store items in handsink nor discard beverages/ice into handsink. - CDI - PIC removed container from handsink.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. - P - Observed corn on the cob holding below 135F stored in Gatorade cooler on prep table. - CDI - PIC placed corn on TPHC. EHS provided TPHC written procedures form to PIC.
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 .
#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 various cut fruit holding above 41F in prep unit (see temperature chart). Ambient temperature of unit read 41F. EHS believes issue to be behavioral and not due to equipment malfunction. - CDI - PIC placed fruit on TPHC. EHS recommends having a refrigeration technician assess unit to be certain it is not having issues.
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 .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
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 various working containers lacking labels.
#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 handling employees lacking hair restraints. Utilize hair restraints.
May 19, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed steamed tacos on MFU. Per PIC, steamed tacos were added to the menu 2-3 months ago. Tacos include beans, potatoes, chicken, and chicharrones. PIC stated chicken is received raw in ready-to-cook form, beans are received in a can, potatoes are received unwashed and uncooked, and chicharrones are received fully cooked. Items are cooked the day of service in the morning at the commissary. No items are cooled. Each item is boiled separately and then placed on commercially bought tortillas to be transported hot to site for service. Tacos are kept in steam well during service and discarded at the end of the day. PIC stated a cooler was used to transport tacos today which is why they were not above 135F initially. EHS directed PIC to utilize a cambro or other hot holding transport equipment to maintain tacos hot at 135F or above during transport. PIC stated she already owns a cambro and will begin doing that. Coleslaw is also prepared for tacos. Per PIC, coleslaw mix is commercially bought. PIC boils mixture and adds seasonings. Coleslaw is prepared the day prior to service and cooled. EHS approves tacos and coleslaw with the described processes. Any future changes to menu or processes must be approved by health department prior to initiating changes.
Inspection completed at flea market located at 9607 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28227.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. - Pf - Observed coleslaw in ziplock bags lacking date mark labels. Per PIC, coleslaw was made the previous day. - CDI - PIC dated coleslaw with yesterdays date.
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 .
#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables −0.5
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. - Observed uncut papayas on unit with stickers still present. All fruits and vegetables must be washed at commissary prior to placing on MFU for service. Ensure stickers are removed during the washing process.
Oct 27, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection took place at commissary. 7400 City View Dr.
During inspection PIC stated that cut fruit is kept outside of the MFU on ice for sale at market. EHS reminded PIC that all food items need to be inside of the MFU at all times to protect against potential contamination.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 16, 2022 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-201.11(A) Permit holder shall require food employees to report to the PIC information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. -P For more information on employee health policy please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed employee not able to demonstrate knowledge of employee health policy reportable illnesses and symptoms. Health policy posters did not include reporting requirements. CDI, updated employee health policy agreement emailed to operator.
#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. Observed no vomiting and diarrhea procedures. CDI, sample procedures emailed.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P - Observed 2 food employee not vigorously rub hands for required time and then turn faucet off with their bare hands. CDI, employees rehashed hands.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf - Flip top prep cooler had ambient air temperature of 57 degrees. Facility does not have adequate refrigeration to hold TCS foods at required temperature. ITS issued today. Vr needed to ensure calibration of flip top prep cooler.
Jul 17, 2021 A 97 · 4 violations
#20 · 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- REPEAT- Observed cut cabbage and sour cream above 41F see temp chart. PIC stated cooler is not in operation when in transit. CID- PIC voluntarily discarded the items. NOTE: Permit states cold hold equipment must be functioning when in transit to maintain cold TCS foods at 41F or below. If the violation occurs again permit action will occur.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Corrected during inspection
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed door open during the inspection without protection from out door pests. CDI- PIC closed the door.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. - Observed handle to ice scoop stored in the ice. CDI- PIC moved handle out of ice.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed pipe leaking when water is ran on MFU.
Jun 26, 2021 A 97 · 2 violations
#20 · 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 watermelon and cabbage in the flip top unit and crema in the lowboy temping above 41F. See temp chart. PIC stated items have been in use recently. CDI. PIC placed items in the lowboy to reduce temperature and vented the lid on the crema to reduce temperature. REPEAT
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. OBSERVED wiping cloth in sanitizer that read 0ppm. PIC stated it is changed every 4 hours. CDI. PIC replenished with new sanitizer.
Nov 21, 2020 A 96 · 5 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed two blenders in need of cleaning due to food debris build up and stored clean according to pic. Observed several knives stored clean according to PIC however still had food debris on them. CDI- Items moved to 3 comp sink to be properly washed prior to next use.
#20 · 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 cut water melon, cut cabbage, and cut cantaloupe all above 41F. See temp chart. CDI- PIC was able to place items in low boy cooler to quickly cool prior to the end of the inspection see temp chart. PIC stated cold hold unit was non operating during transit.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed several in use squeeze bottles and shaker without any labels.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. - Observed handle to ice scoop stored in the ice.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. - Observed all portable cutting boards in need of replacing or resurfacing due to deep cuts and grooves.
Feb 2, 2020 A 95.5 · 4 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC without certification today. Facility has 210 days from permit date to obtain certification. -0- REPEAT
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them. -P Observed food employee preparing drinks at table in front of truck after handling payment without handwashing. Food employee was also wiping hands on clothing between orders. CDI - PIC moved food prep totally inside truck and used front are for display only. -2-
#7 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed outside food truck food employee handling and squeezing limes over cut fruit with bare hands for customer orders. -1-
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed no written procedures for puree mango and cut fruit in outside truck case declared by PIC held on TPHC, nor time stamp for being and end times for TPHC. CDI - Form sent to PIC again today and instruction to fill out completely and have for all future inspections. -1-
Oct 12, 2019 A 96 · 6 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC was unable to provide documentation of being certified in a food protection managers course. Unit has 210 days to obtain certification from issuing of permit.
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. −1.5
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11 (M) Person in Charge-Duties - PF- PIC was unable to discuss food borne illnesses and symptoms that would exclude or restrict a food handler from preparing RTE foods. CDI- EHS provided PIC with a MCPHD employee health poster and employee health policy. EHS reviewed all required employee health requirements with the PIC.
#20 · 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 watermelon (44-57F) and cantaloupe (44-57F) both above 41F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded melon above 45F. TCS foods 45F and below were put on a 4 hr tphc. EHS provided PIC with a MCPHD TPHC form.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 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 milk without a date. PIC stated it wold be kept another day if not used. CDI- PIC labeled the milk 10/12/19
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf- Observed a bucket of sanitizer with wiping cloths in use and not labeled. CDI- PIC labeled the bucket.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.- Observed three green portable cutting boards in need of resurfacing or replacing.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ARMANDOS FRUIT” or State ID 2060031221). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.