A98.5
KT ENTERPRISES
3737 ATMORE ST, Charlotte, NC 28205
Commissary (Pushcarts/Mobile Foods) · NC permit/State ID 2060150107
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedMay 19, 2026
Inspections on record11
On record sinceJun 29, 2017
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Score history
Jun 29, 2017Higher is betterMay 19, 2026
Inspections & violations
May 19, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Eggs stored over adobo sauce, raw beef stored over carrots and onions in walk in. Items moved to correct storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
Jun 30, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.
Observed large gap under outside door in hot dog cart room. Repair to provide for barrier to prevent entrance of insects and rodents. - 1 -
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.
Observed accumulation of ice on walls and floor of walk in freezer. - 0.5 - REPEAT
Jan 30, 2024 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Replaced rusty shelving under prep station in kitchen area. Peeling paint observed on shelving stand above 3-comp sink.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Repair leaking condenser in walk in freezer.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
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. Clean edges of food grinder in kitchen area. Clean bottom shelves of prep tables.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed accumulation of ice on walls and floor of walk in freezer.
Sep 29, 2022 A 96.5 · 6 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . Observed open fully cooked hamburgers that were not dated. Also, observed cooked items in walk-in cooler that were not dated. CDI- items were allowed to be dated. Note was made to MFU to date food properly. REPEAT (half points).
#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 one sanitizer bottle that was not labeled. CDI- bottle was labeled. -zero-
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several gnats in kitchen area. Facility will contact pest control for service.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent
cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Replaced rusty shelving under prep station in kitchen area. Peeling paint observed on shelving stand above 3-comp sink.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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. Clean edges of food grinder in kitchen area.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open lids on dumpster. CDI- lids were closed.
Jan 20, 2022 A 97.5 · 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 cooked beef tripe stored in walk-in cooler without a proper date. CDI- PIC dated product with correct date. Observed opened packages of cooked hotdogs, and containers of chili that were not dated or with expired dates. CDI- hotdogs and chili were discarded.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspection
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Observed cooked beef tripe stored in Togo bags in walk-in cooler. CDI- items were discarded.
Aug 27, 2020 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#11 · Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated −1
Follow-up verification required
3-101.11 P Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. Observed moldy buildup on the outside of ranch, mustard, mayo and other packaged food stored in walk in while walk in cooler was out of order for two days. Food belongs to a hot dog vendor not yet back at work. VR no later than 09/06/2020 to ensure food has been discarded. -1-
#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 to-go trays and other paper products stored directly on floor in dry storage area. -.5-
#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 food shopping bags used in direct contact with frozen foods in two freezers in dry storage room used for two different vendors.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gap at insulation at ceiling in walk in cooler. Observed freezer out of service today. Observed tooth of can opener starting to peel. -1-
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed queen sized bed stored but not used in rear hot dog cart storage area. -0-
Dec 13, 2019 A 96.5 · 2 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles. -P Observed food employees coming in and out of facility to stock food trucks without handwashing. CDI - PIC educated food employees about handwashing prior to touching clean items. -2-
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed buildup on slicer bagged and stored as clean. CDI - PIC cleaned. -1.5-
Mar 13, 2019 A 94 · 8 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink.
Observed no handwash signs in employee bathrooms. CDI signs provided.
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P
Observed raw beef and a cucumber stored in the same box, raw shrimp and cooked shrimp in same container, raw eggs stored above RTE food. CDI items relocated.
3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P
Observed unwashed onions and unwashed tomatoes over RTE food. CDI items relocated.
Label racks and storage space with different company names to prevent shared space with other vendors.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed chili on shelf that was at 53F. CDI item discarded.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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
Observed salsa mix, lettuce, mozzerella, cole slaw, tomatoes, empanadas, chili and gumbo that was not dated. CDI items discarded. Observed shrimp (1/23), rice (1/23), base sauce (2/23), and gumbo (2/23) dated over 7 days. CDI items discarded. Repeat.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed two pests crawling in prep kitchen. Ensure approved pest control is initiated in facility
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor.
Observed toilet paper and napkins stored on floor dry storage areas. Repeat.
4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles may not be reused.
Observed aluminum pans that were soiled with food debris and plastic containers that were worn and stored in dry storage for re-use. Items discarded.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Follow-up verification required
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 raw beef stored in plastic bags in walk in freezer. Follow up required.
#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned
6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean.
Observed toilet in mens restroom in need of cooling.
Sep 4, 2018 A 96 · 8 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties
2-102.12 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no one on duty with ANSI accredited food certification.
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging.
Observed containers of jalepenos and onions in walk in not covered. CDI items covered.
#21 · Proper date marking and 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
Observed shredded lettuce and chili from different units not dated. CDI items discarded.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
Observed unlabeled container of salt or sugar.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf
Observed dented can stored with food in good condition in dry storage.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
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 trays stored on floor and personal laundry clothes stored on top of box.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.
Observed older domestic refrigerator stored in back area of commissary.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.
Observed employee drinks stored with food for customers.
Feb 20, 2018 A 97 · 4 violations
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −3
Repeat violation
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed pre-cooked, commercially packaged hamburger patties that had been opened from the original container and pre-portioned into stacks of 5 and frozen. Food code would require a date to be recorded on the items once the original package is unsealed, even if the items are frozen. Date was recorded by PIC.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed sanitizer labelled containers that actually had degreasing chemical in the spray bottle. Items were relabelled by PIC.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed food slicer broken. PIC is in process of repairing item.
#54 · Meets ventilation and 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 dry storage food goods such as canned items, single use items such as cups stored underneath non-shatterproof lights in the warehouse section. Shield the lights in this area to prevent glass contamination in the event of an accident.
Jun 29, 2017 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed opened and thawed, pre-cooked hamburgers not date marked. CDI- discard
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “KT ENTERPRISES” or State ID 2060150107). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.