A99.5

STARBUCKS #8210

545 PROVIDENCE RD, Charlotte, NC 28207

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060012676

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 26, 2026

Inspections on record25

On record sinceAug 8, 2013

Score history

Aug 8, 2013Higher is betterOct 26, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 26, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 dark residue inside container storing clean carafe nozzles. Increase frequency of cleaning utensil-storage bins.

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Feb 5, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 dark buildup surrounding drain covers on floors throughout kitchen. Increase frequency of cleaning drains and ensure drains are properly draining, and do not overflow past drain covers on floor.

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Jul 31, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. - Observed only handsink in front-of-house blocked by the mobile single-service cup display and an empty coffee carafe. -CDI- Items were removed from handsink. Ensure handsink remains accessible at all times.

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf - Observed oat milk and whole milk held on 4-hour TPHC labeled with a discard time over 4-hours past removal from cold holding (start time listed at 8:18am, discard time listed as 12:30pm). -CDI- PIC corrected discard time to reflect 4-hour maximum.

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf - Observed no thermometer to test the sanitizing temperature of the high-temperature sanitizing dish machine. Obtain thermometer for dish machine. - 10 day verification visit required-

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Jan 28, 2025 A 98 · 3 violations

#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 Egg bites in reach-in cooler measured 52-54F. Half and half in other reach-in cooler measured 48F. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - PIC discarded items. 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 .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Wiping cloth buckets measured less than 150 ppm quat. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in properly concentrated sanitizer.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Repeat violation

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Drain plug missing on dumpster. Replace drain plug. REPEAT

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Jul 15, 2024 A 100 · 3 violations

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. 1 box of disposable cups observed on the floor. Store single-use and single-service articles at least 6 inches off the floor. 0 pts.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Faucet at rinse sink is taped together. Repair. 0 pts.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Dumpster needs a drain plug. Contact waste management company to put drain plug on dumpster. 0 pts.

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Feb 20, 2024 A 97 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed container of sanitizer holding at less than 50ppm. CDI PIC refilled containers and tested. Concentration at 200 ppm. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 2 containers of 1/2 and 1/2 holding above 41F with no known last time of 41F and below. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. Repeat 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 .

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Oct 5, 2023 A 97.5 · 6 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 build up in corners and on black plastic in ice bin.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed multiple items on top rack, sandwiches with TCS food, holding above 41F. Items had not just been restocked and the PIC did not know last time of 41F and below temperatures for items. PIC stated that they have problems with the top rack items maintaining 41F and below. EHS suggested either removing top rack or placed items on top rack on TPHC. CDI Top rack items were voluntarily discarded. Repeat 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 .

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

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 coffee stored in direct contact with floor. CDI. PIC moved items to be stored 6inches or more off ground.

#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 fronts and handles of all RIC to have residue and build up. Frequency of cleaning needs to increase.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Repeat violation

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors open on dumpster. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Some trash bags and other waste observed around dumpster. Maintain dumpster area clean to prevent potential rodent or pest harborage. REPEAT

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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. Observed one tile missing and several others cracked through back storage and prep area. Repair or replace.

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Apr 19, 2023 A 96.5 · 4 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

4-602.11 (C ) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, P. Establishment began using blender pitchers and milk pitchers at opening at 5AM. At 9:30AM those same utensils were still in-use and had not been washed, rinsed and sanitized. In-use utensils that contact TCS foods must be washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. CDI - Pitchers taken and washed during inspection. REPEAT // 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Black and pink buildup observed in ice machine around ice shield. Clean ice machine more frequently. 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

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Opened oat milk (62F) and half and half (48F) were above 41F and out of counter during inspection. TCS foods in cold holding shall measure 41F or less. CDI - Items placed on temporary TPHC and will be discarded within 1 hours. 0 pts. 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 .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Wiping cloth buckets measured less than 150 ppm quat sanitizer. Maintain wet wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer (150-400 ppm for quat). CDI - Buckets emptied and refilled with 200 ppm solution.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Repeat violation

5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Some trash bags and other waste observed around dumpster. Maintain dumpster area clean to prevent potential rodent or pest harborage. REPEAT

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Oct 31, 2022 A 96.5 · details not yet loaded