A99.5
HIGHLAND CREEK BEER GARDEN MFU
7101 HIGHLAND CREEK PY, Charlotte, NC 28269
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031448
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedOct 9, 2026
Inspections on record9
On record sinceAug 11, 2022
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Aug 11, 2022Higher is betterOct 9, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 9, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed household use only ant bait stored in MFU. CDI - Item was removed. -0 points-
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed build up and residues on non-food contact surfaces of cold holding equipment. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0.5 points-
May 22, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed diced tomatoes with build up of mold in reach in cooler. CDI - Diced tomatoes were discarded. -0 points-
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed diced tomatoes in reach in cooler without date mark. PIC stated that diced tomatoes were approximately 5 days old. CDI - Diced tomatoes were discarded. -1.5 points-
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
Oct 10, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Wastewater will be transported from the unit to the main kitchen located in the club house. This MOBILE FOOD UNIT is prohibited from the process of cooling prepared foods. Installed refrigeration shall be reserved to maintain temperatures as specified in Chapter 3 of the NC Food Code Manual. This MOBILE FOOD UNIT is prohibited from the processing of raw animal food and washing of vegetables based on its insufficient prep table/sink space and operation is limited to cooking and assembly of pre-prepared foods. The MOBILE FOOD UNIT/PUSHCART shall maintain at minimum one labeled cold storage rack and one labeled dry storage rack at the commissary. Storage space shall be increased if observed to be insufficient.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 20, 2024 A 97 · 5 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple small flying insects inside MFU.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit in disrepair with no foods stored inside of unit, PIC stated that they have not used it and will continue to not use it until it is repaired and holding 41F and below. REPAIR.
#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −0.5
5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed MFU with no hot water during inspection, see temperature chart. PIC voluntarily closed until hot water is repaired and sufficient to meet peak hot water demands. Hot water must reach 110F or higher. EHS will follow up within 10 days and will verify hot water reaches 110F before PIC reopens.
#52 · Sewage & wastewater properly disposed −1
5-402.14 Sewage shall be removed from a mobile food unit at an approved servicing area.-Pf Observed PIC draining grey water into storm drain located nearby MFU. CDI-EHS prevented PIC from continuing this practice and spoke with PIC about where and how to properly dispose of grey water. MFU grey water cannot be drained into storm drains and must be drained into an approved sewage drainage system.
#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 food stored over food and drinks used for operation. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded employee food.
Jun 12, 2024 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC present unable to locate ServSafe certificate but stated she does have it.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 employee health policy poster posted on MFU but no signed copies of policy/acknowledgement available. - CDI - PIC signed poster as acknowledgement of policy.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. - Pf - Observed brooms and large pizza spatulas stored in front of the hand sink blocking access. - CDI - PIC moved items and agreed to store items elsewhere moving forward.
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. - Observed hot water temperatures only reach 82F at hand sink. Increase water temperature to maintain at least 100F at hand sink. - *NOTE: Per PIC, no dishes are washed on MFU. PIC stated all dishes are washed at the commissary.
#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 chili holding below 135F (see temperature chart). PIC unaware of how long chili had been in warmer. - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded chili. EHS directed PIC to increase temperature of warmer moving forward and temp product to ensure proper holding temperatures once reheated.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
Oct 4, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Discussed Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) with PIC, Noel. For more information please visit:
https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 12, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: MFU is parked outside of Highland Creek Golf Course. PIC stated food truck operates in tandem with bar/grill at golf course, busiest days are Thursday-Sunday.
#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 chili holding below 135F in warmer, see temperature chart. PIC believes chili wasn’t heated to high enough temperature before transporting from kitchen into food truck, into warming unit. CDI- chili reheated during inspection, placed back into hot holding.
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 .
Jan 9, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Facility currently in “slow season”. PIC stated events to resume in March and regular hours to be established.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed napkins in paper towel holder. CDI: PIC provided paper towels.
Aug 11, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
Observed hand sink without soap and towels. CDI
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
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 TCS foods diced chicken, ham, pizza sauce in prep cooler without date mark.
CDI by discard.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “HIGHLAND CREEK BEER GARDEN MFU” or State ID 2060031448). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.