A98.5
ROCKWELL PARK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
1930 W SUGAR CREEK RD, Charlotte, NC 28262
Institutional Food Service · NC permit/State ID 2060160114
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedNov 21, 2025
Inspections on record12
On record sinceAug 28, 2014
Score history
Aug 28, 2014Higher is betterNov 21, 2025
Inspections & violations
Nov 21, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate
Corrected during inspection
4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. Pf. Observed facilities high temperature dish machine thermometer not operating. Prior to end of inspection batteries were supplied to thermometer.
For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI
#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 throughout kitchen.
#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 general cleaning needed to ceiling vent near dish machine.
Nov 13, 2024 A 96.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf- Observed interior of ice machine in need of cleaning. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed several food items above 41F in the walk-in cooler. (See temperature chart). Corrected during in the inspection (CDI) - Items were discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed walk-in cooler not holding at proper temperature.
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf- Observed rubber spatula with cracks along the edges. CDI - Spatulas were discarded
Jul 14, 2023 A 97 · 7 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & 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-/ 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 sliced deli turkey with no date mark. Observed sausage opened yesterday with no date mark. Observed mozzarella cheese dated 6/29. PIC states that mozzarella cheese is exempt from date marking. -CDI- PIC properly date marked sausage and discarded deli turkey and mozzarella cheese and educated on mozzarella cheese not being exempt from date marking. -1.5-
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P- Observed disinfectant cleaner in dry storage area stored over vanilla wafers. -CDI- PIC relocated item.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Food handlers shall not have jewelry on the hands or wrists. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee with several bracelets on her arm. -0-
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-901.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils may not be cloth dried. Observed food employee towel drying clean dishes. -CDI- PIC educated food employee on allowing dishes to air dry after cleaning. -0.5-
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed handwash sink out of order due to leak. There are two other handsinks that are accessible for food employees. No handwashing violations observed today.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
6-202-110 Outdoor refuse areas shall be constructed in accordance with law and shall be curbed and graded to drain to collect and dispose of liquid waste that results from the refuse and from cleaning the area and waste receptacles. Observed refuse area in need of cleaning and can wash area with standing water. -0-
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
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 dust buildup on fan at backdoor and HVAC vents throughout kitchen. **REPEAT** -1-
Aug 10, 2022 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed employee handling the mouth contact (rim part) of plastic cups with bare hands. CDI, cups were sent to dish machine to be re-washed, EHS educated PIC on notated rules, employee donned gloves.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice machine with an active leak.
#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 staining on lower walling throughout kitchen.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee jackets and bags hanging on shelving where single service articles are stored.
Aug 6, 2021 A 94 · 6 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
2-103.11(A-L) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. Observed large roast cold holding in walk in cooler at 73F that had been prepared night previous. Current PIC on duty had no knowledge that roast was holding 73F. EHS recommends that PIC on night duty and PIC on morning duty communicate. PIC should always check TCS foods cooling and ensure if the cooling parameters aren't met that the food is thrown away.
#18 · Proper cooling time and temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed roast prepared night previous cold holding at 73F in walk in cooler. CDI, roast voluntarily discarded.
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking - PF. Observed no date mark on chicken noodle soup located in walk in cooler. CDI, soup was dated for date of prep.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed roast cooling in walk in cooler covered with foil. CDI, roast was voluntarily discarded, EHS educated facility on proper cooling methods to include, cutting roast into thin slices once removed from oven and placing in a shallow pan with slices of roast not stacked on top of each other, then placing in walk in cooler unwrapped to rapidly cool. EHS also left facility a cooling guide chart provided by ?Mecklenburg County Environmental Health Department.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −2
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish washing machine not functioning. Facility is aware of issue and was not using dish washing machine during time of inspection. Facility has been serving residents from single service articles and are using their 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize cooking equipment until dish machine is fixed. Per conversation with PIC, the part needed for the dish machine should be in within the coming days. REPEAT VIOLATION.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed debris build up on shelving located under steam well. Observed debris build up on equipment throughout kitchen.
Jan 21, 2021 A 98 · 3 violations
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. - Observed wiping cloth stored in quat sanitizer at 50ppm. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Sanitizer was replaced. REPEAT. -1pt-
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed dish machine leaking. Needs to be repaired. -1pt-
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed dumpster door open. CDI - Doors were closed. -0pts-
Sep 13, 2019 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. - Observed wiping cloth stored within sanitizer at 0ppm. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Sanitizer was removed and replaced.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed floor drain cover cracked. Needs to be replaced.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
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 floor underneath three compartment sink in need of cleaning. the a
Aug 8, 2018 A 95.5 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed meat slicer stored clean with meat debris collected on blade surfaces; underneath surfaces of blade and slicer in need of cleaning; CDI slicer in processes of cleaning during inspection.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −2
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed large amounts of german roaches in various areas of kitchen in need of immediate attention. Facility provided receipts of recent pest treatment; with note stating they will return with follow-up on the 9th.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11 (C ) 4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed non-FCS of equipment with build up in need of cleaning (surfaces of cooking equipment).
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 cleaning issues to PHYSICAL FACILITIES. (Observed floor behind cooking equipment in need of cleaning; observed flooring inside walk-in cooler and freezer in need of cleaning).
Jul 11, 2017 A 96.5 · 6 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed can opener blade with food debris on it. Observed utensils stored as clean on drain board to have food debris. CDI: Items returned to "dirty" side for washing.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed reach in cooler to be holding milk at 47F and the air temperature to continue to rise during inspection. CDI: Milk relocated to rapidly cool. Temperature chart was posted on side of fridge and it was recorded at 30F this morning.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed sliced turkey and sandwiches cooling in walk in while tightly wrapped. CDI: Items vented to allow for proper cooling.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest - C Observed dead insects on sticky trap near dish machine.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed sanitizer in bucket to have debris in it.
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer bucket for wet wiping cloths to have 0ppm quat sanitizer. CDI: Bucket refilled.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak in 3-compartment sink from plug, as well as from the faucet.
Nov 28, 2016 A 96 · 5 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −2
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. -Pf Repeat Non-Compliance: Observed employee bathroom handsinks at 91F. Broken check valve(s) at mop sinks where chemical dispensers are attached. Repair plumbing so there is not cold water back-siphoning into restroom handsinks. Verification is required.
#17 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Corrected during inspection
3-403.11 (C ) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed canned pureed creamed corn put onto steam table at 107F. CDI-reheated to >165F and returned to steam table. Check pureed items before putting onto steam table since food cools down considerable during the pureeing process.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage - C Observed ice scoop bin not being washed frequently enough. Run both through dishwasher daily.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Corrected during inspection
4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability - PF Observed non-stick coated frying pans with scored coating, cracked ice scoop and 3 compartment plates scored with staining. CDI- items disposed of.
#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned −0.5
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in employee bathrooms (bathrooms are unisex).
6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed pitted hand sink fixture in dish area. Needs replacing because it is not easily cleanable.
Jun 9, 2016 A 96.5 · 6 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure - P Observed one employee turn off water with hand after handwashing. CDI-through verbal instruction. ** Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands.-P
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Follow-up verification required
5-202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation - PF Observed hot water in employee bathroom at 85F. **5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.-Pf Verification Required
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Observed container of thickener not labeled. 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food - C **Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability - PF Observed red plate bases with bubbling / peeling plastic. Replace when damaged.
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Follow-up verification required
5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair - P Observed stripped hot water faucet at 3 comp sink. Repair so hot water can be turned on. Verification Required
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - C Observed dirty ceiling vent in kitchen. **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.
Aug 28, 2014 A 97 · 5 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
Observed: Cereal not sealed once opened. 3-302.11(A) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. -P CDI
#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
Observed: A resident salad leftover in the walk in cooler with no date. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf CDI
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
Observed: Wire fryer baskets damaged. Metal racks in walk in freezer rusted. The milk cooler gaskets damaged. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
Observed: The walk in cooler gaskets dirty. 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
Observed: Minor floor, wall, and ceiling damaged throughout. Vents collecting rust. Hand washing sink backsplash caulk in need or repair. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair and kept clean.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ROCKWELL PARK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER” or State ID 2060160114). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.