A98
INDEPENDENCE HS FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS
1967 PATRIOT DR, Charlotte, NC 29227
Limited Food · NC permit/State ID 2060140612
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedOct 23, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceSep 8, 2023
Score history
Sep 8, 2023Higher is betterOct 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 23, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed BBQ Pulled Pork in HH at 116-119. BBQ was from 20 minutes prior. BBQ was reheated to 165F and then added back to HH.
Ensure proper HH at 135F and above.
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 .
#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 oil bottles and shakers with no label present ensure all working food containers are properly labeled to identify contents.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths on both the home and visitor side not stored in properly concentrated sanitizer. Ensure wet wiping cloths are properly stored in sanitizer in between uses.
Sep 12, 2025 A 96.5 · 4 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed two food handlers wash hands, recontaminate them on the faucet handles and proceed to don new gloves for food prep. CDI - Food handlers coached with proper hand washing practices. -2-
#19 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-403.11 (C), (D) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135 F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. - P. Observed cheese sauces and chili sauce + meat reheating in crock pot warmers. EHS tracked re-heating progress at beginning of inspection with initial temperatures between 101-112 F at 6:35 pm. Discussion with PIC revealed that reheating began at 5:00 pm. CDI - PIC implemented active stirring to foods and achieved reheating above 135 F before end of 2 hour reheating time parameters. -1.5-
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate
Corrected during inspection
4-502.11 (B) Good Repair and Calibration (Pf). Observed inoperable food thermometer. CDI - PIC procured functional thermometer during today’s inspection. -0-
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. - Pf. Observed incompatible test strips (chlorine) being used to measure quat sanitizer solution. CDI - PIC procured quat test strips during today’s inspection. Quat sanitizer concentration verified at 200 PPM. -0-
Oct 24, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed hotdogs holding above 41F. Hotdogs were in the refrigerator overnight. CDI- Discarded.
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 .
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 outside of the freezer in need of cleaning.
Sep 8, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “INDEPENDENCE HS FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS” or State ID 2060140612). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.