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A98

BLAZE GRILL

3500 LATROBE DR, Charlotte, NC 28211
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031636
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedMar 27, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceJun 28, 2024

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

Score history

7085100 Jun 28, 2024: 97Sep 11, 2025: 96Mar 27, 2026: 98
Jun 28, 2024Higher is betterMar 27, 2026

Inspections & violations

Mar 27, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at commissary, 3500 Latrobe Road.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC present lacks CFPM. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat violation
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed small household freezer on MFU. Used for holding French fries and tater tots only. No points deducted.
#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 floors in need of cleaning throughout MFU especially behind fryer. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.

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Sep 11, 2025 A 96 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed outside of Snug Harbor located at 1228 Gordon St, Charlotte, NC 28205.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC present lacks CFPM. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 - Observed raw ground beef burger patties stored above RTE sauces in lowboy portion of prep unit. - CDI - PIC moved raw protein below RTE sauces. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods. - Pf - Observed no thin probe thermometer present on MFU. - VR - Verification required within 10 days.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. - REPEAT - Observed non-NSF approved small refrigerator on MFU. Remove.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Repeat violation
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. - Pf - REPEAT - Observed no sanitizer test strips available on MFU. - VR - Verification required within 10 days. 4-303.11 (A) (B) Cleaning agents and chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. - Pf - Observed no sanitizer available on MFU. - VR - Verification required within 10 days.
#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 floors in need of cleaning throughout MFU. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.

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Jun 28, 2024 A 97 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection was conducted at commissary Brookshire Commissary Kitchen.
#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 provided. CDI: paper towels obtained.
#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. CDI: quat sanitizer was made it bucket to proper concentration - 200ppm.
#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: 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 hot dogs, raw burgers, raw chicken, and chili that was prepared yesterday inside 3-door reach-in in commissary > 41F(see temp chart). Checked thermometer inside cooler that was provided and left my thermometer inside unit and cooler is reaching 37F. CDI; products were voluntarily discarded since it was not determined what caused temp abuse and products were prepared yesterday.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed household hot dog steamer inside unit. Removed and obtain commercial/ANSI/equivalent. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep cooler inside unit not maintaining proper temperature. Thermometer placed inside and reading 50F. No food inside unit. Unit will need to be serviced before MFU goes out on route. Compliance visit will be made within 10 days to ensure cooler has been service.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed no test strips available for testing quat sanitizer. VR required within 10 days

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BLAZE GRILL” or State ID 2060031636). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.