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A95

PROJECT LEANNATION BALLANTYNE

16131 LANCASTER HY, STE 6, Charlotte, NC 28105
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600110622
Latest gradeA (95)
Last inspectedOct 27, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceMar 29, 2023

Score history

7085100 Mar 29, 2023: 99Jul 20, 2023: 100Mar 19, 2024: 97.5Nov 15, 2024: 97Mar 18, 2025: 96.5Dec 8, 2025: 99May 8, 2026: 98Oct 27, 2026: 95
Mar 29, 2023Higher is betterOct 27, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 27, 2026 A 95 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: EHS will return for the following - within 72 hrs to verify cold holding on RIC - within 10 days to verify ice machine is cleaned
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on site.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed equipment of ice machine that comes in direct contact with ice (used as a food ingredient) with black buildup. 10 DAY VR - EHS will return to ensure ice machine is cleaned. -1.5-
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed almond milk in reach in cooler at 44F. Ambient of RIC was observed at 43F on facilities internal thermometer and 50F on EHS thermometer. PIC stated there have been issues with cooler in the past. Almond milk was opened and used within the last 30 minutes of EHS arrival, per PIC. EHS directed PIC to re-locate almond milk to working cooler and refrain from placing TCS products in cooler until it is serviced and capable of cold holding 41F and below. EHS will return within 72 hours to verify cold holding of cooler. REPEAT. 72 HR VR. -1.5-
#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 1 can of pumpkin purée open in RIC. PIC stated they were unsure of when it was opened. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item and EHS re-educated PIC on date marking when canned items are opened. -0-
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −1
Repeat violation
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed multiple scoops in frozen fruits and a few containers of add-ins with handles in direct contact of food. REPEAT. -1-
#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. Observed reach in freezer with food debris in the bottom of the freezer. Increase cleaning frequency. -0-
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed significant waste and garbage on the ground surrounding the shared dumpsters. -0-

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May 8, 2026 A 98 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on premises during inspection. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Follow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed oatmilk and Greek yogurt in lowboy, both at 48F. Both were being used at the time of inspection, but after 30 minutes, both items were still at 48F. Ambient temperature in lowboy fluctuated between 41 and 54 degrees. Both items were opened today and both were within 4 hour time to cool down. EHS had them moved to the 3 door RI to quickly cool. EHS verified items were cooling within cooling parameters before end of inspection. VERIFICATION REQUIRED 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 .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed several cases of food stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer. Store food at least 6 inches off the floor.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee actively making smoothie without head covering.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Repeat violation
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop with handle down touching food in blueberry container in reach in freezer. REPEAT Points not escalated due to improvement from last inspection. Scoops in all other containers in facility were up.

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Dec 8, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed dark build up in ice machine. Clean as needed.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Observed scoop down touching food in spinach container. 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop with handle down touching food in blueberry container.
#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 food debris build up in tracking and bottom of reach in freezer. Clean as needed.

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Mar 18, 2025 A 96.5 · details not yet loaded

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Nov 15, 2024 A 97 · details not yet loaded

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Mar 19, 2024 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded

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Jul 20, 2023 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Mar 29, 2023 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PROJECT LEANNATION BALLANTYNE” or State ID 20600110622). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.