A100
FACTORY HOT DOG, THE
20930 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD, Cornelius, NC 28031
Push Carts · NC permit/State ID 2060040934
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedAug 10, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceSep 7, 2023
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Sep 7, 2023Higher is betterAug 10, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 10, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at OTC Carwash, 20833 Catawba Avenue. Food truck court is behind car wash.
This is an enclosed push cart unit which is permitted to sell hot dogs and toppings only.
No hand sink is required.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Apr 29, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at OTC Carwash, 20833 Catawba Avenue.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 19, 2025 A 97 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at OTC Car Wash, 20833 Catawba Ave.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed sanitizer spray bottle without label. Repeat.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
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. Several squeeze bottles of condiments and sauces without labels. Labels to be added.
Jun 26, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Improvements to unit have been made since last inspection. Inspection was preformed at lot behind car wash off Catawba Ave in Cornelius NC.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Food thermometer was not cleaned with alcohol swab or another other sanitizer before placing in coleslaw to get the temperature. CDI- Thermometer was cleaned.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed sanitizer spray bottles not labeled. CDI- spray bottles were labeled.
Dec 12, 2024 A 97.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: PIC stated that he is cooking and cooling shredded beef and shredded chicken for hot dogs at commissary. According to permit “The PUSHCART is limited to the preparation and sale of hot dogs, sausages, and similar commercially processed fully cooked, cased meats and their condiments. Pushcart may also sell non-POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD).” EHS observed metal trays utilized to serve customers food and metal trays are given back to PIC. Push cart is prohibited from using multi use dishes and utensils for customers, single use items must be used. PIC stated potable water is obtained from hose bib located inside car wash storage room. PIC must obtain potable water using food grade hose at commissary. Observed PIC with tabletop fryer that is used to reheat French fries. PIC is prohibited from preparing and selling French fries. Observed back door to MFU open at beginning of inspection with no PIC or employees present. EHS spoke with PIC about securing MFU prior to leaving so that it is not unattended.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed PIC rinse hands for less than 5 seconds and attempt to don gloves to prepare food. CDI- EHS intervened and has PIC properly wash hands before donning gloves.
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed PIC properly wash hands and turn off faucet with bare hands. CDI-EHS had PIC rewash hands and turn off faucet with paper towel barrier.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 no written 4 hour TPHC procedures available during inspection. CDI- PIC and EHS drafted new procedures and posted on wall of push cart.
TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed towels covering hot dog buns in steamers. CDI- PIC placed paper towel barrier between towels and buns. REPEAT
Feb 22, 2024 A 97 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Facility inspected at 20833 Catawba Ave, Cornelius at 3 pm.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed opened canned corn and cabbage mix held at room temperature on counter top. CDI - Items placed on TPHC. Form filled out will be retained in MFU. Observed corn, cheese, hot dogs, and cabbage slaw in RIC holding at 45F. Ambient temperature of unit reading 45F. PIC stated items were put into bags and placed in cooler 1.5 hours ago. CDI - Facility turned down unit and it was reading 39F by end of inspection. Bags were opened to allow for airflow. - REPEAT - 3 -
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
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed towels covering hot dog buns in steamers. Remove.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed QUAT sanitizer reading over 400ppm. CDI - Water was added to sanitizer and concentration now reading 300 ppm.
Sep 7, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: THIS UNIT IS AN ENCLOSED PUSH CART WHICH IS ALLOWED TO SELL HOT DOGS AND TOPPINGS ONLY.
NO HAND SINK REQUIRED.
#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 slaw stored in reach-in cooler > 41F. CDI allowed PIC to keep slaw on TPHC with discard time within 4 hours. Reach-in ambient temperature observed at 39F.
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 .
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “FACTORY HOT DOG, THE” or State ID 2060040934). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.