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A97

CFT BISTRO

511 S HOSKINS RD, Charlotte, NC 28208
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031515
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedMay 16, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceMay 4, 2023

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

Score history

7085100 May 4, 2023: 97Jul 20, 2024: 98.5Feb 26, 2025: 98.5Jun 23, 2025: 98.5Oct 10, 2025: 100Feb 21, 2026: 99May 16, 2026: 97
May 4, 2023Higher is betterMay 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

May 16, 2026 A 97 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: MFU inspected at Davidson Farmer’s Market.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -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 pan of chopped sausage being held at 91F on stove top. CDI: PIC reheated sausage to 173F before returning to hot hold.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Repeat violation
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed door and windows to MFU open upon arrival for inspection. Keep door and windows closed to prevent pest entry. REPEAT.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed MFU without test strips for measuring concentration level of quat sanitizer. VERIFICATION REQUIRED to ensure quat test strips are obtained. REPEAT.
#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −1
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed MFU without hot water. PIC stated water heater recently stopped providing hot water and MFU is scheduled for maintenance to have water heater repaired. REPEAT.

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Feb 21, 2026 A 99 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: MFU inspected at Davidson Farmer’s Market (120 S. Main St. Davidson, NC)
#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: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation Observed no written procedures available for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. CDI: EHS provided a copy.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed PIC wash hands and use bare hands to turn off faucet. CDI: PIC rewashed hands and used paper towels as a barrier to turn off faucet.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed door and window to MFU open upon arrival for inspection. Keep door and window closed to prevent pest entry.
#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 MFU without test strips for measuring concentration level of quat sanitizer. VERIFICATION REQUIRED to ensure quat test strips are obtained.
#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −0.5
Follow-up verification required
5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed MFU without hot water. PIC stated water heater recently stopped providing hot water and MFU is scheduled for maintenance to have water heater repaired.

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Oct 10, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: MFU inspected at commissary

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 23, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection occurred at commissary (CFT Market). No TCS food items stored on MFU during inspection. PIC stated MFU will undergo renovations at the end of this season, and PIC will contact health department prior to any major construction changes.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. -Observed small leak from pipes connected to the hot water heater and at the 3-compartment sink. Observed leak only when hot water heater is running. PIC stated he would contact a third-party contractor for plumbing repairs.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 floor damage (exposed flooring between metal panels) underneath the 3-compartment sink in the MFU. Observed two small holes in wall above prep unit. Repair all damaged areas. 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 in hard to reach areas underneath equipment. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.

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Feb 26, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: No TCS items stored on MFU at time of inspection. Inspection completed at commissary (511 S Hoskins Rd).
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. - Observed no handwashing sign at handsink on MFU. - CDI - PIC posted handwashing sign.
#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. - REPEAT - Observed various containers lacking labels in dry storage area.
#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 no hot water on MFU. PIC in the process of replacing hot water heater while EHS present. - VR - Verification required within 10 days to ensure hot water available on MFU.
#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 two small holes in wall above prep unit. Also observed floor damage in multiple areas of MFU. Repair all damaged areas. 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 in hard to reach areas underneath equipment. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.

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Jul 20, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
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 squirt bottles of oil and water not labeled. - 1 -
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed no test strips available on unit. CDI: provided during inspection. - 0.5 - REPEAT

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May 4, 2023 A 97 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: MFU inspected at commissary. See updated route information in IMS. Name changed to CFT Bistro. No ownership changes have occurred.
#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 no paper towels at handsink. CDI: towels provided during inspection.
#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 eggs stored above ready to eat foods inside stand-up reach-in cooler. CDI: storage order rearranged and corrected.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY. Observed no sanitizer available for use on unit. CDI: quat sanitizer provided at proper concentration.
#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 no label on sanitizer spray bottle. CDI: labeled on site.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed flip top cooler not in good working order. Repair. Currently not in use and only being used to stored single service items.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed no test strips available on unit. CDI: provided during inspection.

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Permits at this address

Other units registered at this base address

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CFT BISTRO” or State ID 2060031515). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.