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A98.5

FAT BURRITOS

5427 N SHARON AMITY RD, Charlotte, NC 28212
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031544
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedOct 17, 2025
Inspections on record5
On record sinceJun 1, 2023

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

Score history

7085100 Jun 1, 2023: 97Oct 24, 2023: 97Dec 5, 2023: 96.5Jun 30, 2025: 99Oct 17, 2025: 98.5
Jun 1, 2023Higher is betterOct 17, 2025

Inspections & violations

Oct 17, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: MFU currently under an ITS (intent-to-suspend) for failure to provide an accurate list of operating locations to the health department. ITS remains in place. MFU is now required to provide weekly schedule via email to MFUteam@mecknc.gov. Failure to provide updated weekly schedule prior to 10/22/25 will result in permit suspension. Failure to continue to provide weekly schedule will result in permit action in the future. Continued noncompliance with not notifying MCHD of schedule changes prior to EHS arriving on site for inspection will result in immediate suspensions. Inspection completed at MFU commissary (Halal Mobile Kitchen).
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. - Observed multiple containers of food items uncovered stored in WIC. Cover all items not actively cooling.
#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 employee lacking hair restraint. Ensure all food handling employees utilize hair restraints.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. - Observed cardboard on the floor of MFU. Remove and replace with a floor mat constructed of a cleanable material, such as plastic.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 grease buildup on exterior of equipment on MFU. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.

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Jun 30, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at commissary, 5427 N Sharon Amity Road.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Shelf in prep top reach in rusted. Repair or replace.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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. Floors under and around equipment unclean. Clean as needed.

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Dec 5, 2023 A 96.5 · 6 violations
#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 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 . 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds, turn off soiled faucet with bare hands and then dry hands. CDI-EHS explained proper hand washing procedure and employee properly washed hands. 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed both employees remove gloves and don new gloves for food prep. CDI-EHS educated employees, hands were properly washed and new gloves were donned.
#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 employees using the only hand sink on the food truck as a dump sink and to fill containers of water. Observed employee place and store bowl in hand sink. CDI-EHS instructed employees that hands sinks are only for hand washing and bowl was removed.
#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: 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 . Observed cheese sauce, rice, and consommé in steam table below 135F. Reference temperature chart. Hot holding was not maintained on food truck when foods were transported from the commissary to the site where the food truck was set up for service. CDI-All TCS foods were reheated to above 165F and then placed in hot holding.
#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 unlabeled spray bottle that PIC stated contained a bleach sanitizing solution. Observed a mislabeled bottle of degreaser, as it was labeled vinegar. CDI-Correct labels were added to both working containers.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
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 in-use utensils stored in water at 87F. CDI-Utensils were placed in water above 135F.
#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 food splash on walls of food truck. Food splash was from previous days of service. Increase cleaning frequency.

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Oct 24, 2023 A 97 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw chorizo on top of cooked beef and raw eggs on top shelf above produce. CDI items relocated. Observed unwashed tomatoes, cilantro, and cabbage over RTE food. CDi items relocated. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 chorizo, Chicken, beef, pork, and other TCS items in prep unit. Breaker was tripped and caused unit to stop working. PIC stated he turned unit back on recently. CDI items moved to walk in freezer to cool back down. Suggest keeping items in commissary instead of on MFU when not operating truck. 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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
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 shredded beef and chorizo that was held past 7 days in walk in unit. CDI items moved to be discarded. 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 . 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 .

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Jun 1, 2023 A 97 · 4 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed no hot water at hand sink on the MFU today. MFU had ran out of gas upon arrival. CDI- PIC was actively closing the MFU upon arrival.
#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 Observed pico, cooked chicken, cooked pork stored in prep cooler without date mark. CDI by date mark by PIC. 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 .
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. PIC was not wearing a hair restraint.
#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −0.5
Corrected during inspection
5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf No hot water upon arrival. MFU had just ran out of gas per PIC. CDI- PIC voluntarily closed the MFU and will be refilling gas tank before operating again.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FAT BURRITOS” or State ID 2060031544). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.