A100
B COOKS
8432 OLD STATESVILLE RD, STE 100, Charlotte, NC 28269
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031279
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedNov 20, 2025
Inspections on record12
On record sinceNov 10, 2020
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Nov 10, 2020Higher is betterNov 20, 2025
Inspections & violations
Nov 20, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Unit inspected at Birdsong Brewing Co. - 1016 N Davidson St, Charlotte
Cold holding unit mentioned in previous inspection has been repaired and is holding TCS foods at 41F or below.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jul 31, 2025 A 97.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted at 100 Dover St. in Pineville (parking lot across the street from Carolina Scoops ice cream).
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed hand sink without paper towels. CDI: PIC had a roll of paper towels in bin underneath service counter and stocked hand sink.
#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 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 . Observed a bag of raw chicken and a bag of burger patties both being held at 47F in reach in cooler. PIC stated cooler was working properly at commissary right before arriving to site which was approximately one hour prior. CDI: PIC placed majority of food in reach in freezer to rapidly cool and left minimal items in reach in cooler which will be placed on TPHC. PIC will be leaving site in 3 hours. PIC also stated he will submit a service request to have reach in cooler evaluated.
NOTE: Per discussion with PIC, MFU will not be operating in the near future to conduct a verification visit for cold holding. Follow up to be conducted during next routine inspection.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Repeat violation
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 working bottles of sauces and condiments being held on prep counter unlabeled. Label all working containers of food. REPEAT.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed condensation from AC unit in MFU leaking from ceiling. Leak was not above any prep areas, coolers or dry storage where potential contamination could occur. Repair leak
Mar 28, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection occurred at 1016 N Davidson ST, Charlotte, NC 28206 (Birdsong Brewing parking lot.)
Location and Hours of operation were provided at StreetFoodFinder.com.
Note: EHS and PIC discussed fire inspection requirements to be carried out in coming months by municipal and county fire services. EHS provided contact information for Charlotte and Mecklenburg fire services as follows:
City Fire: 704-336-2101 CharlotteFMO@charlottenc.gov
County Fire: 980-314-3070 Firemarshal@Mecknc.gov
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P REPEAT.
Observed two (2) unopened packages of Belgian waffles held beneath bin of ground beef in standing RIC. unopened package of bacon stored above RTE washed lettuce bag in standing RIC. CDI - PIC and EHS reorganized storage order. EHS reviewed posted storage order chart on RIC with PIC and discussed storage order requirements.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
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 two (2) bins of flour without labeling or color coding. All other working containers (bbq sauce, buffalo sauce, cooking margarine, etc.) were readily identifiable and/or color coded. CDI - EHS affixed labels to flour containers.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed one (1) employee water bottle stored on top of prep unit lid, above cutting board. CDI - PIC rotated drink bottle to prevent potential contamination.
Dec 3, 2024 A 99 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection occurred at 200 West BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28203 (USAA Bank).
Location and hours of operation provided by StreetFoodFinder.com.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed one (1) unopened package of bacon stored above RTE washed lettuce bag in standing RIC. CDI - PIC reorganized storage order. EHS provided storage order charts for WIC and reach in units.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed small tear in insect mesh net at MFU door. Observed no insect entry at time of inspection. Repair/replace insect mesh as needed.
#40 · 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 PIC engaging in food preparation (cooking, serving food items) with watch on.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one (1) wet wiping cloths stored next to bucket of properly concentrated chlorine sanitizer solution. CDI - EHS rotated wiping cloth to bucket of sanitizer.
Jul 19, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspected at 1237 Harding pl.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed ceiling of mobile unit dripping small amount of water. Water is not dripping on or near food or food contact surfaces. Repair.
Mar 15, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 11, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Prep unit is out of service. Owner is waiting to receive new equipment.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
Observed raw shell eggs stored above RTE foods inside the standing.
CDI - Storage order was rearranged.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
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 unlabeled flour, cornmeal, and powdered sugar were not labeled.
CDI - Labeled all items.
May 24, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: EHS advised PIC to monitor time it takes to load truck as fresh foods placed on truck were 41F. Per PIC, facility stores some foods in walk in freezer and then load those on truck. Foods stored in walk in freezer were considerably colder in RI. PIC stated TPHC for cut lettuce and tomatoes starts when MFU parks at events. EHS advised PIC about when time may begin when these items are cut, per 2017 NC Food Code.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 22, 2022 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced cheese and other TCS foods in flip top and reach in cooler above 41F not declared on TPHC. EHS discussed options for cold holding and options for TPHC with PIC Bryan. Per PIC, TPHC for all TCS foods shall begin when leaving the commissary after checking temperatures. No event last longer than 4 hours. At end of event, unused foods shall be voluntarily discarded. CDI - TPHC form amended to reflect changes and foods placed on TPHC. -1.5-
Jan 28, 2022 A 97.5 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: ****Inspection completed at Lowes in Matthews 2115 Matthews Township Pkwy
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-201.11(A - C) & (E). 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. Employee Health Policy does not include Salmonella nontyphoidal. CDI: educated and provided the PIC with website link to obtain updated Employee Health acknowledgment form to properly inform employees.
#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. Establishment does not have written procedures for the cleanup of vomiting and diarrheal events. CDI: educated and provided the PIC with website link to obtain template plan to have implemented.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF. Observed employee washing hands at 2-comp sink. CDI: education provided on appropriate sink to wash hands; hands washed at handsink.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf. Observed breader plastic food containers stored inside handsink basin. CDI: containers were removed and relocated.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(2) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Ready to eat cut or chopped TCS produce or opened TCS hermetically sealed food that begins TPHC at 70 F or less, must remain at or below 70 F during the 4 hour time as a public health control period and be marked with the discard time. Observed lettuce that supposed to be held on time inside flip top cooler at 47F. Observed procedure sheet posted on cooler door but had not been filled out and no time was marked on the lettuce. CDI: educated and informed PIC of new rules regarding cut TCS produce; emailed website link to obtain updated TPHC form. Time placed on pan for lettuce.
#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 breading in plastic containers that were not labeled.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee’s drink stored inside stand-up reach-in cooler with customer food. CDI: educated PIC on designated/labeled areas to store employee food/drinks.
Apr 30, 2021 A 99 · 3 violations
#10 · Food received at proper temperature −1
Corrected during inspection
3-202.11 Temperature - P,PF Food deliveries shall be maintained at correct temperatures until received by facility. Observed self delivery of raw fish and chicken at 46F from butcher’s shop. Less than one hour has passed. CDI - PIC cooled to below 41F in RI freezer. PIC reminded to transport TCS foods under temperature control to ensure foods received at correct temperatures. -1-
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed buildup in containers used for pickles, house made dressing and other cold items in opted unit not cleaned until more than 24 hours have passed. CDI - PIC educated about flipping pans and food contact surface cleaning times. Pans flipped. -0-
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by code. Observed walk in storage unit moved to another walk in cooler without notification to PIC of this facility. -0-
Nov 10, 2020 A 97 · 5 violations
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting.
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11 (M) Person in Charge-Duties - PF Observed PIC unable to answer all employee health questions. CDI- coached
#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 multiple TCS foods held between 41-45F. CDI- Food in prep unit placed on temporary TPHC(and template sent) and raw chicken moved to bottom of freezer.
#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 Observed lettuce and tomato not date marked. CDI- date marked
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloth on food employee's shoulder. CDI- removed to soiled linen
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed top of prep unit and stand up refrigerator cold holding at 45F. VR
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “B COOKS” or State ID 2060031279). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.