A98
FAT KID FOOD CO.
2200 THRIFT RD, Charlotte, NC 28208
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031728
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedOct 21, 2025
Inspections on record3
On record sinceFeb 11, 2025
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Feb 11, 2025Higher is betterOct 21, 2025
Inspections & violations
Oct 21, 2025 A 98 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: Observed PIC breading raw chicken on MFU. Breading is occurring on left interior side of steam table directly next to fryers. A reduced menu is being offered such that no vegetables are being hot held in steam table. No divider observed installed between left and right side of steam table. Hot holding of vegetables is prohibited in steam well due to area being used for raw meat prep. MFU permit to be amended today to allow approval of limited menu and raw meat prep on MFU. PIC stated sauces, beer cheese, and jerk chicken (baked at the commissary) are the only items hot held in hot box. Fries, smash burgers, jerk chicken, and chicken tenders are the only items on the approved limited menu. Changes to menu or processes requires prior written approval from MCHD.
Inspection completed at 495 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. - Pf - Observed no paper towels on MFU to be used for drying hands at hand sink. Per PIC, 7-8 reusable clean towels are brought onto the truck for all purposes (handwashing, cleaning surfaces, etc). Unless enough clean towels are brought onto the MFU to be used with each hand wash, this is not an approved alternative. Provide paper towels at hand sink. - VR - Verification required within 10 days.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. - Pf - REPEAT - Observed raw burger balls for smash burger patties to be cooling at 0F/min over a 25 minute period due to being prepped at commissary prior to departure for service and not allowed enough time to cool prior to placement on MFU. Items stored in tightly covered pan in cooler drawers on MFU. Do not cover items while cooling. Best practice is to cool items to 41F or below prior to placement on MFU. - CDI - PIC uncovered items to quickly cool. Ample time remaining within required 4 hours to reach 41F.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#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 multiple squeeze bottles lacking labels in prep unit. Label.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. - Observed mesh screening installed on back door but open during inspection. Maintain screening closed to prevent pest entry.
#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 exterior of steam table in need of cleaning. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed leak at three compartment sink such that water continuously flows from faucet when power to water supply is turned on. Repair.
Jun 24, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: EHS conducted inspection of truck at commissary.
EHS provided updated V&D handout.
#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 diced tomatoes transferred from can to mason jar dated 2/19 in WIC. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded item.
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 .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed raw beef in cold drawer, buttermilk in 2D prep unit, and raw chicken temping above 41F due to being transported after prep in deep tightly covered containers. CDI- EHS discussed effective cooling methods with PIC, PIC removed buttermilk to an ice bath and standing RIC units to rapidly cool, uncovered tightly fitting covers and lids from containers to allow for more effective cold air flow.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#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 sticker residues still intact on multiple utensils and pans in dry storage area and on MFU truck. Increase cleaning frequency and remove stickers to ensure items are clean before being stored with other clean items.
Feb 11, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: MFU was inspected at commissary.
#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 shell eggs stored above ready to eat food items in walk in cooler. CDI - Eggs were moved underneath all ready to eat food items in walk in cooler. All other storage was correct. - 0 -
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 large bag of flour stored on the floor next to dry storage rack. Maintain all food items and equipment at least 6 inches off of the floor at all time. - 1 -
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FAT KID FOOD CO.” or State ID 2060031728). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.