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A96.5

BEARDED BROTHAZ EATERY, THE

9545 PINNACLE DR, Charlotte, NC 28262
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031659
Latest gradeA (96.5)
Last inspectedOct 8, 2025
Inspections on record3
On record sinceAug 2, 2024

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

Score history

7085100 Aug 2, 2024: 98.5May 28, 2025: 97.5Oct 8, 2025: 96.5
Aug 2, 2024Higher is betterOct 8, 2025

Inspections & violations

Oct 8, 2025 A 96.5 · 8 violations
Inspector comments: MFU inspected at Northridge Middle School
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety Observed unit operating without a certified food protection manager present. A CFPM shall be on-site during all hours of operation.
#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 for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events available. CDI: EHS provided a copy.
#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 a whisk being stored in hand sink. CDI: PIC removed whisk.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) 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 . Observed a container of potato salad being held in reach in cooler without a date mark. CDI: PIC date marked potato salad that was prepared yesterday.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
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 working bottles of sauces being stored unlabeled on prep counter. Label all working containers of food.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed a stack of single use to go containers being stored outside of their original packaging right side up on prep counter. CDI: PIC inverted containers to protect against contamination.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed unit using chlorine sanitizer on unit without test strips available to test concentration level. VERIFICATION REQUIRED to ensure unit obtains chlorine test strips.
#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −0.5
Corrected during inspection
5-103.12 Provide water under pressure to all fixtures.-Pf Observed unit operating with no available water. CDI: PIC had an approved potable water hose and was able to obtain water and fill tank at Northridge Middle School during inspection.

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May 28, 2025 A 97.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at commissary, City Kitch 9545 Pinnacle Drive.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No certified food protection manager at time of inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 No foods held over 24 hours labeled. Prepared 2 days prior. Date marks added. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

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Aug 2, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Facility inspected at commissary. Check instagram for routes. Currently weekend nights on freedom drive. Observed collard greens and mac n cheese reheated in Avantaco. Provide spec sheet for warmer for EHS to evaluate and determine if it is rated for reheating food, or just for hot holding. Items showed a 5 degree change on the top, and a 100F change on the bottom. EHS noted to stir items for today and then reheat items in commissary. Items reacted 165 in about 30 minutes.
#15 · Food separated & protected
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 eggs stored above RTE mac n cheese. CDI - Storage order separated. - 0 - 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 rice, tilapia, shrimp, and crab balls stored in prep unit, reach in cooler, and cooler of ice. All temperatures reading ambient temp of 38F. It is presumed that all items were placed into cooler units before they were at the required temperature. CDI - Items were uncovered and were cooling by the end of the inspection. Hang thermometers in all units to ensure units at 41F prior to placing food items inside. Additional ice was added over the items in the cooler. - 1.5 - 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 .

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “BEARDED BROTHAZ EATERY, THE” or State ID 2060031659). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.