A100

MCDONALDS #38724

2603 SAM WILSON RD, Charlotte, NC 28214

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060019518

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedOct 13, 2026

Inspections on record14

On record sinceJul 10, 2019

Score history

Jul 10, 2019Higher is betterOct 13, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 13, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 5, 2026 A 98.5 · 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 black build up on ice machine lid. Increase frequency of cleaning unit.

#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 three plastic containers of shredded lettuce prepared this morning above 41F in low boy cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded shredded lettuce.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 . 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed carton of liquid egg above 41F in cold drawer#2. CDI - PIC moved open carton to WIC to cool down quickly. After 30 minutues carton of liquid egg was observed at 37F. 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 a few flies around coffee station area and BOH hand washing sink. Increase frequency of cleaning around non food contact surfaces.

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Sep 9, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Overall improvement with pest control.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 16, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Education was given on cooling sliced cheese from ambient air.

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use

Corrected during inspection

2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed personal soda drink stored on drying shelf among cleaned utensils/equipment. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded drink.

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT -501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies throughout kitchen area. PIC has placed fly strips throughout kitchen away from food and cooking equipment. Bug-out pest control company last visit was 5/28/25.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed yellow food containers wet stacked above 3-comp-sink. CDI - PIC had employee correct air drying technique.

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Jul 30, 2024 A 98.5 · 5 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed hand washing sink near 3-comp-sink without any soap. CDI - PIC instructed employee to change soap dispenser.

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies and nats throughout kitchen. EHS advised to increase frequency of pest control company.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice build up around WIF door. PIC stated company is coming back to make repairs.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. -Pf Observed 98*F soapy water while active manual warewashing was taking place. Signage is posted at 3-comp-sink for soapy water to be at minimum 110*F. CDI - PIC was able to let hot water flowing into first compartment sink.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Corrected during inspection

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 three ceiling vents with dust and debris build up in dry storage room.

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Jan 12, 2024 A 97.5 · 6 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employee wash hands and turn faucet off with clean hands. CDI employee rewashed her hands 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee change gloves without washing her hands and proceed to handle food. CDI employee rewashed her hands.

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

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 cheese slices being held on TPHC labeled 7 hr discard time. EHS explained that their approved procedures state a 4 hr hold time and cheese must be discarded after 4 hrs.CDI corrected labels.

#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. Observed employee with watch on preparing food 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 with no head covering. CDI employee put on a hair net.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed cups stored unprotected on counter top. CDI PIC discarded cups.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-202.14 Prevent backflow or back siphonage prevention devices installed shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering standards. -P Observed no backflow preventer at mop sink were hose is attached. VR needed 1-15-24

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.Observed employee cell phone on top of cooler in kitchen. CDI Employee put cell phone in her pocket.

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Jul 6, 2023 A 96 · 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 black buildup on inside of ice machine.

#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 at least 5 trays of sliced cheese in low boy cooler on line at 46F. Cheese was prepped today. CDI PIC moved trays of cheese to WIC to cool down.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 .

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

Corrected during inspection

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 at least 5 covered trays of sliced cheese prepped today in low boy on line at 46F. CDI PIC educated worker on cooling down cheese in WIC or WIF before putting in low boy cooler on line. PIC moved cheese to WIC. 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 .

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying insects throughout kitchen. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed opening under back door.

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed several food employees with no hair restraint .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 2 buckets of sanitizer with wiping cloths with concentration below 50ppm chlorine. CDI PIC had buckets refreshed

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Feb 6, 2023 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded