A98.5
TRUIST FIELD SALSA
324 S MINT ST, Charlotte, NC 28202
Push Carts · NC permit/State ID 2060040835
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedSep 11, 2026
Inspections on record18
On record sinceApr 18, 2017
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Apr 18, 2017Higher is betterSep 11, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 11, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#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 tomatoes that was in reach in unit since 1pm holding at 48F. CDI PIC discarded product.
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 .
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate
Corrected during inspection
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 on site. CDI PIC brought new thermometer to leave onsite.
Apr 9, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 15, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
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 black build up accumulating in gaskets of reach in cooler. Increase cleaning frequency to avoid accumulation. (0.5)
Apr 2, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 14, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 16, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 bottle of shelf table salsa cooling in RI unit at 52F that requires refrigeration after opening. CDI-PIC added bottle of salsa to TPHC log to be set and discarded as salsa on prep line.
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 .
Aug 10, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 1, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed cut cabbage to be at 47 F in cold holding. Product confirmed to have been relocated from walk-in cooler to unit an hour prior to inspection. CDI - Food placed on TPHC and time stamped. -1.5-
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.
Aug 18, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed employee partially consumed drinks and food in reach-in.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
5-203.11(A)/5-204.11 Establishment is required to maintain the required number of hand washing sinks required by Law and for convenient use by employees in areas required by the NC Food Code. - Observed no hand sanitizing wipes present.
May 19, 2022 A 100 · 1 violation
#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: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written procedures. CDI, documents provided.
Jul 15, 2021 A 96.5 · 3 violations
#20 · 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 lettuce, cheese >41F in cooler. Thermometer in fridge reading 60F. CDI-voluntarily discarded.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed temp logs not filled out for cold TCS items. All TCS items >41F. CDI-food voluntarily disposed of.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hand sink not completely disabled, per discussion last inspection. Cooler not holding proper temps. Needs repair
May 7, 2021 A 100 · 1 violation
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed hand sink not operating. All equipment must work.
Jul 25, 2019 A 99 · 1 violation
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use −1
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils.
Observed employee drink stored directly touching single-service condiment cups in reach in storage cabinet.
Apr 23, 2019 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#20 · 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: Found all lettuce bags above 41F. CDI- bagged lettuce moved to warehouse cooler for rapid cooling.
Jul 16, 2018 A 100 · 1 violation
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
Observed nachos stored (plated) on rolling rack uncovered. The rack had overhead protection, but the potential for flies to land on food is evident. Suggest covering each shelf on rack.
3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P
Apr 16, 2018 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF Ensure employees have working knowledge of employee health policy. Employees were able to find employee health policy print copy in binder with help of stand manager. REPEAT VIOLATION
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Follow-up verification required
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed TPHC procedure does not clearly state how food times are marked and how/by whom it will be discarded.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep top cooler not functioning.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no test strips on site. CDI: Test strips provided today.
Jul 13, 2017 A 97 · 4 violations
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting. −1.5
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF
Make sure staff is aware of reporting symptoms and required symptom to report to PIC. Employee could not inform me of the reporting illnesses.
Employee health hand out given to manager.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination. -P
Observed container of glass cleaner stored on top of push cart above food and near single service items. Glass cleaner properly stored at time of inspection.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.
Observed single service articles stored on top of pushcart.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
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 broken bin used to stored taco shell. Bin replaced at time of inspection.
Apr 18, 2017 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf Observed no thermometer onsite. CDI: thin-probe thermometer was provided.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “TRUIST FIELD SALSA” or State ID 2060040835). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.