A94.5

QUICK N EZ #13

1323 LASALLE ST, Charlotte, NC 28216

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060021219

Latest gradeA (94.5)

Last inspectedAug 17, 2026

Inspections on record25

On record sinceJun 5, 2014

Score history

Jun 5, 2014Higher is betterAug 17, 2026

Inspections & violations

Aug 17, 2026 A 94.5 · 7 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT 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 no CFPM in establishment during inspection.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed plastic containers stored inside hand washing sink. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded plastic container.

#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1

Corrected during inspection

3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed cut onions in low boy cooler with bacteria growth. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded cut onions. 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed in WIC open ziplock bag of sliced American cheese with bacteria growth. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded ziplock bag of sliced American cheese.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

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 in low boy cooler open containers of sliced ham, commercial cooked chicken pieces, commercial cooked sausage, and coleslaw without any form of datemarking. CDI - PIC couldn't accuratly date mark containers and voluntarily discarded food. 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 .

#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 area. Increase frequency of removal of garbage and cleaning of floor drains.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles 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 open boxes of single service containers stored directly on floor. CDI - PIC moved boxes off the floor.

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT 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. Observed damaged ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area and storage room area. Replace ceiling tiles.

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Mar 18, 2026 A 94 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: RCP shall be given if improvement is not made for cold holding of TCS foods.

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

#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 no form of hand drying at hand washing sink. CDI - PIC obtained paper towels.

#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 Observed containers of beef crumbles, American cheese, sliced ham, and sausage crumbles in low boy cooler above 41F. CDI - PIC stated items were open yesterday and voluntarily discarded foods. See temp chart. 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 .

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT 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. Observed damaged and missing ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area and storage room area.

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Sep 29, 2025 A 93.5 · 5 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

#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 pan of coleslaw cold holding above 41F from sometime this morning. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded. C/H unit had little to no ice water to keep TCS food cold. Future compliance food will be kept in flip top unit. See temp chart. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed open bag of hot dogs cold holding above 41F in low boy cooler with no accurate time frame of being used. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded bag of hot dogs. See temp chart. 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

3-501.18 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 container of coleslaw and chili without an form of date marking in low boy cooler. CDI - PIC was allowed to date mark items from 09/27 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 .

#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 equipment on storage racks wet stacking. CDI - PIC took equipment back to 3-comp-sink.

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT 6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed FRP wall coving in kitchen near storage rack and dish pit area peeling away from wall. Observed rubber baseboards not fully attached to wall allowing food debris to accumulated behind. 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. Observed damaged and missing ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area and storage room area.

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Jun 9, 2025 A 92 · 9 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

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 no CFPM in establishment during inspection.

#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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed no written procedures or kit for cleaning vomit/diarrheal events. CDI - PIC was given procedures.

#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 container of mixed sliced cheeses (pepper jack, and American) above 41F in low boy cooler.. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of mixed cheeses. 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 −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed residential use only pesticide bottles under 3-comp-sink. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −2

Repeat violation

REPEAT 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies and nats throughout kitchen area. Increase frequency of pest control visits. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door not fully closing leaving gaps along the sides of the door.

#40 · Personal cleanliness −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT 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 while with no hair covering.

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

4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed storage rack in WIC with rust build up in need of replacement and storage rack above 3-comp-sink.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Corrected during inspection

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed PCV piping for prep sink stored on the floor not attach to sink. CDI -PIC was able to reattached piping for sink.

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

Repeat violation

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Nov 13, 2024 A 93 · 10 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

#19 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-403.11 (C), (D) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed frozen fully cooked chicken wings being reheated and only reaching 117*F-120*F when fully reheated for hot holding. CDI - PIC placed tray of chicken wings back into the oven. Chicken wings were observed above between 188*F-193*F. PIC adjusted temperate/time panel for oven.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

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 block of pepper jack cheese and bag of mixed shredded cheese with no dates or labels. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. 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

7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed two residential use only pesticide bottles under 3-comp-sink. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded both items.

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed two small roaches crawling on wall by hand washing sink and several gnats throughout kitchen area mainly around backdoor entrance. PIC stated pest control company comes once monthly. Suggest increase of pest control visits.

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

Corrected during inspection

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed four containers of milk stored on the floor in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC relocated milks to shelve.

#40 · Personal cleanliness −1

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 while with no hair covering. REPEAT

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

Corrected during inspection

4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed 3-comp-sink not sealed to walk and loose to touch. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed wooden cutting board with deep score marks. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded cutting board.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. Observed coving in kitchen and dish pit area peeling away from wall or missing. Repair/replace coving. 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. Observed damaged and missing ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.

#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 several foods co-mingled with customer foods in walk in freezer and walk in cooler. CDI - PIC moved all personal items to one centralized location.

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