A97
DONS JAMAICAN KITCHEN I
5428 NEW FASHION WY, STE 618, Charlotte, NC 28278
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031569
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedMay 15, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceAug 17, 2023
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Aug 17, 2023Higher is betterMay 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 15, 2026 A 97 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted at commissary- Charlotte Premium Outlets food court. Unit was present.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
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 no paper towels or hand soap in unit. CDI - PIC provided. - 1 -
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.
Observed pans cooled from previous day without lids in WIC. - 1 -
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed water leaking from handwashing sink faucet even when valves are turned off. Repair to allow water to be turned off without shutting water pump off.
Observed large hole in top of wastewater tank inside unit. Repair/replace to prevent wastewater for spilling out into unit when truck is in motion.
Observed drain under prep sink leaking. Repair - 1 -
Apr 1, 2025 A 98 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at 10101 David Taylor Dr. Check instagram and street food finder for updates.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed hand wash temp of 74F. EHS adjusted water heater temp - sink reading over 100F by end of inspection.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each hand sink. -Pf Observed no paper towels present at hand sink. CDI - Paper towels provided.
- 1 -
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 2 pans of Mac n cheese hot holding between 100-120F. CDI - Items placed on TPHC for remainder of service. All other hot holding is within required parameters. - 0 -
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 .
#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 no persons wearing hats/hair restraints. Be sure to wear hair restraints at any time when handling food items. - 0 -
#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 Observed no hot water at hand sink and utility sink. CDI - PIC turned up hot water heater temperature and water was reading over 100F by end of inspection. - 0.5 -
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed cap missing from fresh water supply. Replace cap. - 0 -
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee hot sauce and employee phone stored above facility food items/equipment. CDI - Items were moved to bottom shelving, away from potential contamination. - 0.5 -
Dec 6, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at Randolph Middle School 4400 Water Oak Rd
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink and multiple trash cards blocking access to hand sink. CDI-PIC removed bucket and move trash cans so the hand sink is accessible.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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 moderate buildup of debris and oil/water in the corners of the floor especially between fryer and hot holding cabinet. Clean. REPEAT
Aug 2, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at 430 Stitt Rd.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
Corrected during inspection
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed PIC wearing jewelry on wrist. CDI-PIC removed jewelry.
#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. Observed moderate buildup of debris and water in the corners of the floor especially between fryer and hot holding cabinet. Clean.
Mar 12, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted at 2910 Whitehall Park Dr - back parking lot of
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 7, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: MFU was inspected at 8709 JW Clay Blvd.
MFU updates locations daily via Social Media.
#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 curry chicken and cabbage being hot held below 135F.
CDI - Both items were place on the flat top to reheat to 165F.
#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 squirt bottles of oils and water with no label.
CDI - Items were labeled.
Aug 17, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection took place at 1800 S TRYON. Check instagram for route updates.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bottles of water and a box of plantains stored on the floor of the MFU. CDI - Items removed off of floor. - 1 -
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DONS JAMAICAN KITCHEN I” or State ID 2060031569). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.