A99
SWARM AND SALT (112)
333 E TRADE ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Push Carts · NC permit/State ID 2060040829
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedMar 3, 2026
Inspections on record15
On record sinceDec 9, 2016
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Dec 9, 2016Higher is betterMar 3, 2026
Inspections & violations
Mar 3, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
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 large metal container of cinnamon sugar with no labeling present on the side of the container. -CDI- PIC labeled the container.
Nov 10, 2025 A 100 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: No hand sink in the establishment - approved on Permit Conditions
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles.
Observed one non-shatterproof bulb above food products on the service line.
Feb 17, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1
Corrected during inspection
2-102.11 (C) (2), (3), (17) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager, or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to employee health process and procedures. - Pf. Observed limited knowledge of employee health policy, symptoms, food borne illnesses, exclusion and restriction procedures. CDI - Employee educated on employee health policy. Provided facility with guidance. -1-
Nov 6, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: PASTRAMI ON TPHC
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 29, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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. No thin probe thermometer accessible during inspection. Facility could only provide a dial thermometer. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. -0.5-
Nov 14, 2023 A 97 · 2 violations
#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 no water at the handsink. CDI: Water provided. Facility is a pushcart with no raw proteins, but with a fully functional handsink. REPEAT. Note: points left at 0, permit conditions state that facility does not need handwashing sink with no raw proteins present.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P Observed Cuban sandwiches marked 66F when removed from cold holding. Employee stated this was a mistake, was 41F when removed from fridge. CDI- product relabeled, EHS discussed TPHC procedure with employees and PIC. REPEAT.
Feb 5, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#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 no water at the handsink. CDI: Water provided. Facility is a pushcart with no raw proteins, but with a fully functional handsink.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P Observed tripleta sandwich was temped at 130 and recorded for the start temp and time. CDI: Sandwiches will be placed on time from when they are removed from refrigeration as the panini press would require a final reheat of 165F.
3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed tripleta sandwich was not on the TPHC paperwork. CDI: sandwiches added.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: http://meck.co/FoodSafety
Nov 16, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 9, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#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 is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed multiple squeeze bottles of sour cream with date mark of 2/4-2/8. CDI, item discarded by PIC.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of utensils stored on floor. CDI, item relocated.
Nov 15, 2019 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed box of single service cups stored on the floor. CDI: Box relocated to 6 inches off of the floor.
Mar 15, 2019 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed sludgy beer cooler.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding - C Observed heat lamp lights not shatterproof.
Nov 19, 2018 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#38 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-303.11 Prohibition-Jewelry - C Observed jewelry on hands of employees doing carving of turkey. Remove jewelry below elbows unless ring is a plain band.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hand sink not operating properly. Make sure that hand sink, since available, is operating properly and is properly stocked with soap and paper towels.
Mar 16, 2018 A 99 · 2 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Observed basket used as direct food contact with chips. CDI, employee replaced with food grade container.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks Observed no waste receptacle at handwashing sink.
Nov 15, 2017 A 98 · 2 violations
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −2
Repeat violation
Repeat: 3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by code. Observed chips stored in direct contact with wicker.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-101.17 Wood, Use Limitation - C Observed chips in direct contact with wicker; not easily cleanable
Dec 9, 2016 A 96.5 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. -P Observed one bucket of santizer at 0 ppm QAC. CDI- discarded
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
Corrected during inspection
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by code. Observed chips stored in direct contact with wicker.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Corrected during inspection
force 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed two red buckets of sanitizer with wiping cloths stored on floor.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Corrected during inspection
4-202.11 Food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed chips stoed in direct contact with not eawsily cleanable wicker basket. CDI- discarded; removed
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SWARM AND SALT (112)” or State ID 2060040829). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.