A98

TARGET #T-2244 STARBUCKS/PIZZA HUT

900 METROPOLITAN AV, Charlotte, NC 28204

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060015940

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedOct 19, 2026

Inspections on record27

On record sinceJun 25, 2013

Score history

Jun 25, 2013Higher is betterOct 19, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 19, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Employee observed handling glasses and then went back to preparing a drink without washing hands. Employees must wash hands after contaminating their hands. CDI - Employee educated on hand washing and she washed hands. 0 pts.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Dish machine screen is not working. Establishment already has work order for it to be replaced. 0 pts.

#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. Clean shelf in upright cooler. Clean off sticky residue on top of low boy cooler in Starbucks area. 0 pts.

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Mar 31, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed multiple stacks of multi-use metal pans stacked and stored on the clean dish rack with visible old sticker residue leftover on surfaces. PIC stated the stickers for date-marking are tough to completely remove. PIC stated the suggestions stated on previous inspection report were not approved by corporate, and the specific type of stickers they use are not able to be changed due to upper mgmt. EHS advised soaking pans longer in hot soapy water and scrubbing to remove sticker residue. CDI: Pans were taken to dish room to re-wash/rinse/sanitize. REPEAT VIOLATION. *Note: Although a repeat violation, EHS not deducting full points today since previous inspection report was for two separate violations, whereas only one was observed today. 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P Observed half and half carafe and oatmilk carafe held out on TPHC in customer self-serve area, time-stamped with start and end times of 7-11AM. Facility has TPHC procedures but only listed pizza slices in open air hot holding case for TPHC procedures. CDI: PIC included carafes into facility's TPHC procedures for compliance.

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Jul 22, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: EHS provided PIC with updated copy of vomit and diarrhea cleanup written procedures.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

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 two spray bottles stored blocking the handsink at the front (Starbucks) area (1 spray bottle of water, 1 spray bottle of pan degreaser). CDI: Food employee removed both bottles (before EHS asked to have it removed) so access to handsink was no longer blocked.

#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 multiple stacks of multi-use plastic pans stacked and stored on the clean dish rack with visible old sticker residue leftover on surfaces. PIC stated the stickers for date-marking are tough to completely remove, so EHS suggested using a physical paper log or whiteboard on the standing RIC to keep track of date-marking for dough. CDI: Pans were taken to dish room to re-wash/rinse/sanitize. 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 . 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed QUAT sanitizer filled at the 3-compartment sink basin, reading just above 100ppm. PIC stated it was filled few hours ago this morning and is about time to change it out. CDI: PIC dumped out QUAT sanitizer and refilled the basin with properly concentrated QUAT, reading 400ppm. 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

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leak from faucet at front dump sink (Starbucks area). Repair water leak.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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 food debris/litter on floor inside WIC. Sweep floors inside WIC to prevent accumulation of food debris which could potentially attract pests/insects in the facility.

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Jan 16, 2025 A 97 · 5 violations

#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 No paper towels at hand washing sink in back. Hand washing sinks must be equipped with paper towels. CDI - PIC refilled dispenser.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Pizza sauce in pizza cooler was missing prep date. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be labeled with prep date. CDI - PIC placed prep date on pan. REPEAT 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 .

#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 Spray bottle of degreaser observed on prep table. Do not store chemicals where food is prepared. CDI - PIC moved chemical to chemical storage area. 0 pts.

#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. Clean interiors of all refrigeration units, clean shelves in walk-in cooler and general detail cleaning needed on equipment and other non food contact surfaces.

#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. Broken floor tiles in several areas in kitchen. Repair/replace broken tiles. 0 pts.

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Jul 24, 2024 A 97 · 4 violations

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

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Several metal pans found with food/grease residue on them. Food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned to sight and touch. CDI - Pans with residue on them were moved to 3-compartment sink to be washed. REPEAT 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 .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 Alfredo and chicken in pizza cooler were prepared on 7-17. Chicken in walk-in cooler was prepared on 7-17. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be used or discarded within 7 days. CDI - PIC did not know what time the items were prepared on 7-17 so they were discarded. 0 pts. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 1 food employee was preparing food at Starbucks with bracelet on wrist. Food employees must not wear jewelry on their hands or wrists. 0 pts.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Gasket on door of reach-in cooler below espresso machine is torn. Replace torn gasket. 0 pts.

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Jan 12, 2024 A 97 · 3 violations

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

Repeat violation

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed two stacks of metal and plastic containers with sticker residue stacked one inside the other so that the sticker residue was touching the food contact inside of the next container. Observed one metal container stacked clean with visible food residue. CDI All containers moved to dish area for re wash. Repeat 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 .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

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 one container of mozzarella cheese date marked 1/2-1/9. Observed precooked chicken date marked 1/6-1/13, one day off. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded mozzarella and corrected date marking on chicken. 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 .

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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 residue and adhesive stickers on flooring in WIC. Observed floor under/behind equipment in back prep area and at front coffee bar area with buildup - especially in/around floor sink near FOH hand sinks area.

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