A98
POTWAH KITCHEN
1540 WEST BV, STE 104, Charlotte, NC 28208
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031652
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedFeb 10, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceOct 2, 2024
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Oct 2, 2024Higher is betterFeb 10, 2026
Inspections & violations
Feb 10, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no one on food truck has taken or passed an ANSI accredited test for certified manager. - 1 - REPEAT
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 box of raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler. CDI - PIC moved box to shelf. - 1 -
Oct 22, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no one on food truck has taken or passed an ANSI accredited test for certified manager. - 1 - REPEAT
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
Jun 21, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
No one on food truck has taken or passed an ANSI accredited test. REPEAT
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 a pan of jerk chicken that was held below 135 F. PIC stated items were prepared this morning. Delay in placing in hot-holding unit caused drop in temperature. CDI- jerk chicken was reheated to 170 F. -zero-
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 .
Oct 2, 2024 A 99 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection completed at 8801 JM Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC lacks food protection manager certification. PIC has 210 days from date of permit issuance to obtain CFPM.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 or acknowledgements available. - CDI - All present employees reviewed and signed poster as acknowledgment of policy.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 - PIC unable to provide written procedures for vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. - CDI - EHS provided printed copy of written procedures. Maintain written procedures on MFU.
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. - Observed maximum hot water temperatures of 80F at handsink. Repair hot water heater to provide at least 100F water at handsink.
#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 residue buildup between equipment. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “POTWAH KITCHEN” or State ID 2060031652). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.