A98

QUIKTRIP #1059

5209 CENTRAL AV, Charlotte, NC 28212

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060018410

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedOct 9, 2026

Inspections on record21

On record sinceDec 10, 2015

Score history

Dec 10, 2015Higher is betterOct 9, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 9, 2026 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- Observed Roast Beef in the Prep Unit above the fill lines at 45F. Roast Beef was prepped over 4 hours ago. -CDI- Roast Beef was voluntarily discarded. Ensure all foods in cold holding are maintained at 41F and below. 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 .

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container

Corrected during inspection

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed shaker of salt with no labeling present. Ensure all working food containers are properly labeled. -CDI- PIC labeled.

#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 for RTE chicken with the handle resting directly a top the food. Ensure that all scoop handles are not in direct contact with the food.

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May 28, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P Breakfast sandwiches held on TPHC were missing time labels. CDI - Employee discarded breakfast sandwiches.

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Aug 26, 2025 A 97.5 · 4 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 Observed multiple sandwiches made in house holding above 41F for more than 4 hours. Items were the front most in the grab n go. CDI All TCS items above 41F were voluntarily discarded. 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). - Pf - REPEAT - PIC unable to locate TPHC written procedures for holding various items in grab-n-go hot box. - CDI - EHS provided PIC with TPHC written procedures form. PIC completed form while EHS present. Maintain written procedures in facility. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed glass cleaner in a spray bottle with no label. CDI PIC labeled.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small flying insects throughout the facility.

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Apr 21, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

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

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being held in 0ppm quat.

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5

Repeat violation

REPEAT 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 scoops with handle down in eggs, sausage, chorizo, and shredded cheese.

#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 food debris in prep tops and pizza oven. Clean as needed.

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Nov 26, 2024 A 98 · 3 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P. Observed food employee handle soiled utensils then handle clean utensils without washing hands. CDI: Employee washed hands.

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

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 with handle down in cheese and egg inside prep top.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed wash basin of 3 compartment sink leaking during inspection. PIC stated they have placed a repair ticket.

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Jun 4, 2024 A 96 · 6 violations

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Corrected during inspection

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf. Observed facility without written procedures for vomit/diarrhea clean up. CDI: EHS provided procedures. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 hand sink near dish and front handsink without paper towels. CDI: Paper towels were placed at sinks.

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed food employee enter in from back kitchen area and push doors open with visibly soiled gloves, then proceed to handle food items. CDI: food employee changed gloves and washed hands.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small flying insects throughout the facility.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being held in 0ppm quat.

#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 max/min thermometer for hot water dish machine not functioning during inspection. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

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Oct 23, 2023 A 95 · 6 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Repeat violation

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. - Pf - REPEAT - Observed hand sink in back near 3 compartment sink to be blocked by trash can and large black bus tub.- CDI - PIC moved trash can from in front of sink and large black bus tub from on top of sink. 5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. - Observed max water temperatures of 75F at handsink on right side of food prep area. Increase water temperatures to maintain at least 100F.

#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 - REPEAT - Observed multiple dishes stored clean with sticker residue. - CDI - PIC moved dishes with sticker residue to 3 compartment sink to be cleaned. Ensure sticker residue is removed entirely during cleaning process. 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 sausage patties and egg patties in cooler drawers dated 10/20 - 10/27. Per the label, these items were pulled from the freezer on 10/20. Per PIC, these items are received frozen. Items requiring date marking can only be held for 7 days with the day pulled from the frozen to be counted as day 1. - CDI - PIC corrected labels to only allow for a 7 day holding period. 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 .

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed fruit flies near dish machine. Contact licensed pest control operator to treat for fruit flies.

#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. - REPEAT - Observed floors and walls in need of cleaning throughout facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.

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Jun 20, 2023 A 90 · 7 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation observed no certified food protection manager.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed rear hand sink blocked. CDI unblocked 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at mens restroom. PIC states soap bottle is stolen by customers. EHS advised PIC to provide temporary bottle of soap until dispenser is replaced. Observed no hand soap in men’s restroom. CDI restocked

#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. 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 . Observed multiple containers with sticker residue.

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5

3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. TPHC procedure template may be found at: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation observed multiple computer screens clearly stating hot grab in go case is on tphc but no sufficient written procedures

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -PObserved box of motor oil stored atop box of hot sauce. CDI removed

#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned −1

Repeat violation

6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed heavily soiled

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

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 mold growth on frp at utensils washing sink

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Aug 9, 2022 A 90 · 12 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed PIC without certification.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at mens restroom. PIC states soap bottle is stolen by customers. EHS advised PIC to provide temporary bottle of soap until dispenser is replaced.

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

Repeat violationFollow-up verification required

Repeat: 4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by an max/min thermometer.-P. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed sanitizing temperature of dish machine at 158F. EHS advised facility to clean utensil at 3 compartment sink until equipment is repaired. Verification required.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

Repeat: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed sausage at pizza station cold holding above 41F. Observed date of 8/5 on container. CDI, item discarded by PIC.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in back dishwashing area.

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1

Repeat violation

Repeat: 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor at walk in freezer.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed containers stacked wet.

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

Follow-up verification required

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 thermometer with dead battery. Verification required.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed broken toilet at women’s restroom. Need repaired.

#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned −1

Repeat violation

Repeat: 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals clean. Observed soiled toilet at mens restroom. Need cleaning.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1

Repeat: 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed trash build up around and behind dumpster. Need cleaning.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat: 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 soiled floors in back dish washing area and walk in cooler. Need cleaning.

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Feb 16, 2022 A 92.5 · details not yet loaded