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A98.5

DAES CUISINE

4431 BROOKSHIRE BV, Charlotte, NC 28216
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031408
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedSep 14, 2026
Inspections on record14
On record sinceMay 19, 2022

Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.

Score history

7085100 May 19, 2022: 97.5Sep 27, 2022: 97Oct 26, 2022: 98.5Mar 8, 2023: 100Jun 22, 2023: 99Sep 27, 2023: 99.5Feb 8, 2024: 100Jun 19, 2024: 100Oct 3, 2024: 100Feb 21, 2025: 99.5May 20, 2025: 99.5Sep 26, 2025: 100Apr 15, 2026: 99Sep 14, 2026: 98.5
May 19, 2022Higher is betterSep 14, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 14, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Unit inspected at Atrium Health Kenilworth Medical Plaza - 1237 Harding PL. Location obtained from StreetFoodFinder.
#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 TCS items in grill drawers holding above 41F. Per PIC, unit had experienced a busy period prior to inspection. Ambient temperature of unit was 38F. CDI - PIC moved items to reach in freezer to rapidly cool. EHS recommended monitoring items in drawers and limiting quantity. - 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 .

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Apr 15, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Unit inspected at Toringdon Office Park - 3520 Toringdon Way
#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 no detectable chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket. No active sanitizing was occurring. CDI - PIC remade solution. Chlorine concentration was observed at 50ppm. - 0.5 -
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
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 open, screw-top water bottle stored in reach in above okra. No active contamination was observed. CDI - Drink moved to location away from food contact surfaces. - 0.5 -

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Sep 26, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Unit inspected at Ella B Scarborough Community Resource Center - 430 Stitt RD

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 20, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Unit inspected at the American Airlines Training Center - 4800 Hanger RD
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
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 PIC washed hands correctly but turned off faucets without barrier to recontamination. CDI - EHS informed PIC and hands were correctly rewashed. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed Scoops for BBQ being stored in water @117F. CDI - Scoops were removed from water and placed on clean surface. - 0.5 -

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Feb 21, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection occurred at 4108 W Tyvola RD, Charlotte, NC 28208 (Reid Park Academy parking lot.) Location and Hours of operation were provided directly to Senior EHS Danielle Lewis.
#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. Briefly observed food employee using handsink to prepare bin of water for holding reheated burgers. CDI - Food employee, PICs, and EHS reviewed handsink limitations; 3 compartment sink was utilized for remaining food preparation.
#40 · 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. At start of inspection observed food employees (PIC and food employee) engaged in food preparations (plating foods, placing burgers for reheating, frying fish and chicken, etc.) with no hair restraints. CDI - Upon inquiry, PIC provided hairnets for herself and employee; hair nets were donned and employees washed hands and changed gloves before proceeding with food prep.

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Oct 3, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted at American Airlines Training Center - 4800 Hanger RD Charlotte

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 19, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted at the American Airlines Cargo center 4706 Yorkmont RD Charlotte

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 8, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted during inspection. Inspection completed at American Airlines Training Center located at 4800 Hangar Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 27, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection took place at CLT Amazon 2.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed cabbage slaw stored covered while cooling. CDI - Item was uncovered. Items cooling at required rate once uncovered. Slaw was initially prepped at 10:30 am. Small amount of cabbage slaw spread thin. - 0.5 - 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

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Jun 22, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-304.13 If not in use, a water tank and hose inlet and outlet fittings hall be protected using a cover. Observed waste water outlet on the underside of the mobile food unit with only ball valve in place, and left open. Provide a cap or cover.

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Mar 8, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 26, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#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 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 hamburger on the grill at 120F. The grill was not turned on. PIC said they cut it off when there are no customers. EHS said they must maintain and HH temp of 135F or discard. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed soap and bleach in a container reading 200PPM. CDI-PIC diluted to 50PPM. No points taken

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Sep 27, 2022 A 97 · 4 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT 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 written procedures available. CDI: EHS provided document.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign at sink in bathroom. CDI: Handwashing sign provided.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -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 mac and cheese and baked beans on the top layer below 135F while those items on the bottom layer where 135F or above. CDI: Items on the top layer out of temperature were reheated to above 165F.
#29 · Compliance with variance, specialized process, reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan −1
Corrected during inspection
3-502.11 Obtain a variance for specialized processes.-Pf For more information on how to apply for a variance please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed facility with a bag of ROP cooked pulled pork. There was no labeling and the pork could be held in the ROP package for more than 48 hrs. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded pulled pork.

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May 19, 2022 A 97.5 · 5 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 observed not in compliance yet CDI handout given
#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 diced tomatoes and Cole slaw cold held above 41°. CDI placed on temporary tphc closing at 6 pm
#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 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed no date marking on diced tomatoes and Cole slaw. CDI made today discard in 1 hr
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit ambient temperature at 53°. Vr
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf observed no test strips for sanitizer. CDI given

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DAES CUISINE” or State ID 2060031408). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.