A90.5
GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO MATTHEWS
110 MATTHEWS STATION ST, 1D, Matthews, NC 28105
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060019260
Latest gradeA (90.5)
Last inspectedOct 14, 2026
Inspections on record17
On record sinceSep 13, 2018
Score history
Sep 13, 2018Higher is betterOct 14, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 14, 2026 A 90.5 · 5 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed PIC on duty without ANSi accredited food protection manager certification. Repeat.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee handle cash register then proceed to put on gloves to make a sandwich. CDI hands washed and new gloves put on
#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.
Observed slicer used from a previous day soiled with leftover food debris. CDI broken down for cleaning. Observed plastic containers with leftover sticker and label debris. CDI moved to sink for cleaning. 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 −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed butter (10/2) and sliced turkey (10/7) held over 7 days. CDI product discarded. Observed hummus, half and half containers opened and not dated. CDI items dated or 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
Repeat violation
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Repeat
Jul 30, 2026 B 85 · 12 violations
Inspector comments: Please call the main office at 980.314.1620 for a reinspection
#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties −1
Follow-up verification required
2-101.11 (A) PIC shall be present during all hours of operation. -PF
Observed no manager on site during inspection. Verification required.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed employee without food certification.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf
Observed no soap in the handsink near prep unit. CDI used squeeze bottle of dish soap as back up soap.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables.
Observed unwashed produce over prepared lettuce. cdi lettuce relocated. Repeat.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 slicer that was soiled with food debris and used days before. CDI slicer broken down for cleaning. 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 .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed unsalted butter mixture sitting on the countertop. Employee stated it stays out all day. CDI butter mixture discarded and provided TPHC procedures. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C)
Observed hummus, cooked eggs, half and half, and seasoned butter not dated. CDI items discarded or dated. 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 .
#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 soap and cleaner not labeled. CDI bottles labeled.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thermometer in facility. Verification required.
#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 preparing food without hair restraint.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit that was not operational. No TCS items stored inside. Repair nonfunctioning equipment. Repeat.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no test strips for quat sanitizer. Verification required.
Apr 21, 2026 A 92 · 10 violations
#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 certified food protection manager on duty during inspection. A certified food protection manager must be present during all hours of operation. Repeat REPEAT
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed hot water at hand sinks in restroom reaching maximum of 72F.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at one hand sink. PIC placed towels on top of peper towel dispenser.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored above washed tomatoes. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed visible food debris on slicer. PIC stated slicer was stored as clean. CDI - PIC cleaned off all debris.
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 inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed unsalted herb butter on counter at 72F. CDI- butter discarded. Educated employee that unsalted butter must be held at 41F or lower. Recommend to switch to salted butter to keep at room temperature or use time as a public health control and discard after 4 hours.
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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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. Observed open container of pesto and open carton of half and half without dates. CDI- products labeled with date opened.
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed hummusbeing held past 7 days (open date was 4/10). CDI - discarded
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one low boy 2 door cooler and tall one door reach in freezer not properly functioning. No food stored in either unit and both turned off. Recommend to repair or replace units. REPEAT
#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −0.5
Follow-up verification required
5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed facility without hot water. PIC stated hot water heated is not functioning. Highest temperature at 3 comp sink and hand sink was 72F.
#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 lids to dumpster damaged leaving top open and side doors open. REPEAT
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drinks stored in reach in above bottled water that is for sale. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order.
Sep 17, 2025 A 95 · 12 violations
#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 certified food protection manager on duty during inspection. A certified food protection manager must be present during all hours of operation. Repeat violation.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed hot water at hand sinks in restroom reaching maximum of 82F.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Cleaning need of interior of ice machine. Observed some black residue on interior walls and components of ice machine.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed unsalted herb butter on counter at 74F. CDI- butter discarded. Educated employee that unsalted butter must be held at 41F or lower. Recommend to switch to salted butter to keep at room temperature or use time as a public health control and discard after 4 hours.
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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
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. Observed open container of hummus and open carton of half and half without dates. CDI- products labeled with date opened.
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed pesto mayo past 7 days. CDI - discarded
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P. Observed spray bottle of grill cleaner stored on shelf above food prep area. Observed spray bottle and aerosol can of window cleaners stored on shelf directly next to single service items under front counter. CDI- chemicals moved to proper locations.
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed sliced turkey tightly wrapped in 2 door cooler that had been sliced about 30 minutes prior. Turkey uncovered to facilitate cooling.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation. Observed bowl of washed lettuce on dirty drainboard of 3 compartment sink upon arrival. CDI- relocated to food prep sink area. Per conversation with employee letttuce was washed at prep sink.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one soiled towel stored on counter.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
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 clean plastic lids for containers stored on cardboard on clean storage shelf.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one low boy 2 door cooler and tall one door reach in freezer not properly functioning. No food stored in either unit and both turned off. Recommend to repair or replace units. Observed torn gaskets on tall 2 door reach in cooler.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lids to dumpster damaged leaving top open and side doors open.
Apr 11, 2025 A 96 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS is giving the facility until 04/18/2025 to repair or replace the unit. No sandwiches shall be served until the unit is repaired or replaced.
#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 certified food protection manager on duty during inspection. A certified food protection manger must be present during all hours of operation. REPEAT*** (1 pt)
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Repeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
Observed all items in the sandwich flip top unit were above 41F and were said to have been holding overnight in that unit. EHS recorded an ambient temperature of 47F. Facility is prohibited from selling sandwiches until the unit is fixed. PIC voluntarily discarded all of the necessary food items. Permit action will be taken if the unit is not repaired by the time EHS returns for the verification. REPEAT*** 3 day VERIFICATION REQUIRED*** (3 pts)
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 .
Sep 20, 2024 A 96 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC with an expired CFPM certification.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed deli slicer with food debris while being stored as clean. CDI: Slicer was broken down for 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 −3
Repeat violation
REPEAT
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed all TCS items in prep top/unit above 41F. Ambient air of unit is 47F. Items were relocated to cool. PIC stated they will not hold any food items in the unit until it is repaired. 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 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies in facility, near bread racks.
Apr 19, 2024 A 96.5 · 4 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 No certified food protection manager was onsite during inspection. A CFPM shall be onsite during all hours of operation. REPEAT
#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 EHS observed several TCS foods in flip top cooler above 41F. PIC states that cooler has been opened and closed frequently. CDI PIC placed TCS foods in each in cooler and cooled back down to 41F. -1.5 Points
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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf EHS observed a bag of opened lettuce in each in cooler with no date mark. PIC states that lettuce was opened and will be held more than 24 hours. CDI PIC placed correct date on lettuce. -0 Points
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 .
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −1
Repeat violation
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee cell phone being stored on prep counter. CDI: PIC removed items. Repeat -1 point
Aug 8, 2023 A 97 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Apr 19, 2023 A 96.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Sep 28, 2022 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jun 21, 2022 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Nov 10, 2021 A 97 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jun 15, 2021 A 95 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jul 1, 2020 A 91 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Nov 27, 2019 A 96 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jan 30, 2019 A 97 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Sep 13, 2018 A 98 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO MATTHEWS” or State ID 2060019260). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.