A100
MATTHEWS ATHLETIC RECREATION ASSOCIATION SMALL
1200 S TRADE ST, Matthews, NC 28106
Limited Food · NC permit/State ID 2060140597
Latest gradeA (100)
Last inspectedOct 28, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceMay 9, 2023
Score history
May 9, 2023Higher is betterOct 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 28, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 11, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Nothing is cook/reheated at this concessions stand. Everything is brought over from the Main stand and is hot held. At time of inspection there was not enough business to have many items over there in hot holding.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 6, 2025 A 98 · 1 violation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towels at hand sink. CDI: PIC placed paper towels at sink.
Apr 29, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
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 vacuum being stored in front of the hand washing sink making it inaccessible for use. -CDI- PIC relocated the vacuum.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf
Observed no p[aper towels at the hand sink. -CDI- PIC provided paper towels. (1 pt)
Sep 13, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed small concession stand in good repair with no structural damages during onsite inspection.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager present. -1-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety.
#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 portable shop vac obstructing path to hand sink. CDI - Obstruction removed by PIC.
6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf). Observed empty towel dispenser. CDI - PIC procured hand towels. -0-
Oct 18, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation
#40 · Personal cleanliness −1
Repeat violation
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee handling food without the use of a hair restraint. Use a hair restraint to prevent contamination of food, equipment and utensils. REPEAT
May 9, 2023 A 99.5 · 4 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed one slice of remaining pizza at 127F in pizza hot box. CDI - Pizza slice was placed on TPHC (establishment had been in operation for fewer than 2 hours) and was sold prior to end of inspection. Hot box ambient temperature was adjusted to properly hold TCS foods at greater than 135F.
For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed two (2) household pesticides (red ant bait and wasp spray) stored with other chemicals in concession stand. CDI - PIC voluntarily removed pesticides from food service area.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed one (1) food employee operating without effective hair restraints.
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed one (1) food employee engaging in food prep (plating food items) with multiple wristbands.
#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 two (2) single service article stacks (nacho trays and paper plates) stored with exposed food contact surfaces. CDI - Single service articles were inverted to prevent potential contamination.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MATTHEWS ATHLETIC RECREATION ASSOCIATION SMALL” or State ID 2060140597). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.