A95
ARAMARK AT EASTOVER NURSING CENTER
2616 E 5TH ST, Charlotte, NC 28204
Institutional Food Service · NC permit/State ID 2060160178
Latest gradeA (95)
Last inspectedSep 8, 2025
Inspections on record3
On record sinceApr 24, 2024
Score history
Apr 24, 2024Higher is betterSep 8, 2025
Inspections & violations
Sep 8, 2025 A 95 · 4 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −2
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few gnats in kitchen, specifically in mop sink and dish machine area. Repeat.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −1
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed pans wet stacked in clean dish storage area. REPEAT
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed baking pans stored inverted on rusty undershelf. Rust transfers to hand when rubbed REPEAT
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1
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 shelving, areas under and behind equipment with debris. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT
#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 moldy/damaged walls in dish machine area. Repair damaged wall where plaster is cracked/burnt. Observed floors throughout kitchen in need of cleaning. Observed damaged/missing baseboards in some areas. REPEAT
Aug 23, 2024 A 96 · 5 violations
#35 · Approved thawing methods used
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf - Observed fish thawing in running water at 84F. When using this thawing method, water needs to be 70F or below. CDI- fish was done thawing so water was turned off. Education provided on proper thawing methods.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Repeat violation
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few gnats in kitchen, specifically in mop sink area. REPEAT
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −1
Repeat violation
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed pans wet stacked in clean dish storage area. REPEAT
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed baking pans stored inverted on rusty undershelf. Rust transfers to hand when rubbed REPEAT
#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. Observed shelving, areas under and behind equipment with debris. Increase cleaning frequency. REPEAT
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
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 moldy/damaged walls in dish machine area. Repair damaged wall where plaster is cracked/burnt. Observed floors throughout kitchen in need of cleaning. Observed damaged/missing baseboards in some areas. REPEAT
Apr 24, 2024 A 92.5 · 10 violations
Inspector comments: Note: as soon as walk-in freezer door is fixed stop using desserts cooler for TCS foods.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towels at hand sink. CDI-replaced paper towels
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & 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 bowls stored as clean with food residue. CDI-returned to dish. Ice machine guard with pink residue. Needs cleaning
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed milk in one door cooler and milk in 2-door cooler >41F. CDI-Milk removed from 1-door refrigerator. Milk was moved from 1-door cooler to 2-door cooler upon opening. Milk is the only TCS food in 2-door cooler.
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few drain flies in kitchen.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacking of glassware.
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed baking pans stored inverted on rusty undershelf. Rust transfers to hand when rubbed
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 1-door cooler not maintaining TCS foods <41F. Will do verification on both 1-door and 2-door cooler. Do not store TCS food in those refrigerators unless they maintain food < 41F throughout day. Observed walk-in freezer door not latching properly.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
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 shelving, areas under and behind equipment with debris.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-203.13 Provide at least one service sink or curbed cleaning facility for cleaning of mops and disposing of mop water. Observed mop sink not draining.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed lots of bagged/unbagged trash on ground around dumpsters. Dumpster doors open. Keep doors closed and trash picked up.
#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 moldy/damaged walls in Dishmachine area. Repair damaged wall where plaster is cracked/burnt.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ARAMARK AT EASTOVER NURSING CENTER” or State ID 2060160178). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.