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A96.5

MR C'S COFFEE LOUNGE

1300 W MOREHEAD, Charlotte, NC 28208
Commissary (Pushcarts/Mobile Foods) · NC permit/State ID 2060150120
Latest gradeA (96.5)
Last inspectedJul 23, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceOct 25, 2024

Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.

Score history

7085100 Oct 25, 2024: 92.5Feb 17, 2026: 98.5Jul 23, 2026: 96.5
Oct 25, 2024Higher is betterJul 23, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jul 23, 2026 A 96.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC CFPM expired 6-1-26 For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#15 · Food separated & protected −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw ground beef touching pan of raw chicken. Observed raw pork chops touching bags of turkey deli meat. CDI PIC corrected storage order. REPEAT For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed 2 spray bottles of chemicals on the 3 comp sink next to a large bin of sugar.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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. Observed handwash sink supported by a piece of unfinished wood.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed facility does not have sanitizer teststrips. VR 8-2-26

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Feb 17, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#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 Observed raw lamb above RTE turkey. CDI PIC moved RTE turkey to the top shelf For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed turkey chub cut without a date mark. PIC stated that it was cut yesterday and she provided the date mark. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

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Oct 25, 2024 A 92.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Facility had institutional cold holding problems tonight. PIC able to show invoice for food purchase today lettuce is still full head of lettuce other proteins are in raw form. Ambient air temperature of refrigerator 41° but reading 38. Facility needs to add additional refrigeration to kitchen. Facility has way too much food on hand and currently not enough refrigeration or freezer space for all of it. Facility may also add additional freezer.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. observed single service utensil stored In hand sink. CDI removed.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observe, raw chicken stored above raw pork CDI reorganized For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P observed multiple raw proteins stored above 41° C temperature chart 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 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observe multiple fruit flies flying throughout kitchen
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of tomatoes and bag of onions, stored under food, prep sink, and hand wash sink

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MR C'S COFFEE LOUNGE” or State ID 2060150120). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.