A99

PAPA LUIGI`S

14523 CAROWINDS BV, Charlotte, NC 28273

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060020579

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedOct 17, 2026

Inspections on record21

On record sinceApr 17, 2014

Score history

Apr 17, 2014Higher is betterOct 17, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 17, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: - Facility was missing 2 of the 3 compartment sink drain plugs at the time of the inspection. PIC stated that they have a work order in for replacements and that they have been using makeshift drain plugs using gloves and plastic wrap in the meantime. Facility must acquire drain plugs prior to the next inspection so that staff can fill up the sink basins of the 3 compartment sink and properly conduct the wash/rinse/sanitize dishwashing process. No issues observed with dirty dishes at the time of the inspection.

#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 the handwash sink at the front counter across from the large opentop to not be provided with paper towels at the time of the inspection. PIC stated that it is not a handwash sink that is used often as staff tend to use the other front counter one of the 2 in the back kitchen area. CDI - Paper towels provided.

#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 the exterior surfaces of the hot box to have accumulations of food debris/grease/grime.

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Aug 8, 2025 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. Observed multiple slicers and one pair of tongs that were sticky to the touch. CDI-PIC set aside utensils to be rewashed. 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 .

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed slices of meat pizza and cheese at 121F and 111F in warming unit across from the main service line. Facility was hot holding slices. CDI-Facility to discard any remaining slices from the unit after 3 due to being cooked at the same time as slices on serving line. 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 .

#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 one bag of mozzarella cheese in lowboy section of prep top at 42F, sausage next to cheese was at 41F. CDI-PIC moved cheese to WIC. 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 .

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf. Observed unlabeled bottle of window cleaner near 3 compartment sink. CDI-PIC added label to container.

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Jun 20, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#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. Pizza slider soiled with food debris. CDI - Cleaned on site. 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 .

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Oct 12, 2024 A 98 · 2 violations

#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 prepped salads that are set on TPHC, but did not have time recorded, per facilitys procedures. CDI-PIC added salad time to log.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

Repeat violation

4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed water cups on front counter without plastic sleeve and single use cups without sleeve in cup dispenser. Repeat.

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Jun 28, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#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 used pizza screen stored on top of clean racks and sheet pans above 3 comp sink.

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

4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed water cups without protective plastic wrap covering the food surface that were within reach of customers.

#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 the outside portions of stacked metal sheet pans that were greasy to the touch and stored as clean. Metal pans were set aside to be rewashed.

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Oct 6, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no hand soap at the hand sink in the front food service area. CDI - Soap was replaced.

#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. 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 pan stored as clean with residue present on the food contact surface. CDI - Pan moved to 3 compartment sink.

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Jun 24, 2023 A 99 · 3 violations

#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 container of salt with no label. CDI - Container was labeled.

#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. Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer below 100 PPM. CDI - Sanitizer was replaced with sanitizer at the proper strength.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed pans stacked wet. CDI - Pans were separated.

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Oct 7, 2022 A 96.5 · details not yet loaded