A98.5

FAIR FRIES

14523 CAROWINDS BV, Charlotte, NC 28273

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060022681

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 17, 2026

Inspections on record22

On record sinceApr 17, 2014

Score history

Apr 17, 2014Higher is betterOct 17, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 17, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#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. - Observed the wall mounted potato slicer to have food debris on the blade and other food contact surfaces. On-site kitchen PIC stated that they have not used the potato slicer today and the debris appeared to be from the day prior. CDI - Potato slicer broken down and placed at the 3 compartment sink to be W/R/S. 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

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed a squirt bottle of ranch dressing to be at a temperature of 65F in the front counter refrigerated wells. PIC stated they do not normally hold it on TPHC and that they only recently started holding it up on the counter again after not doing so for a while. EHS advised that the item be added to the TPHC log going forward and held using 4 hour TPHC holds with the other items in the refrigerated well. CDI - Item time stamped for discard at 3pm. 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 .

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Oct 24, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Ice machine had black build up on white interior wall. Clean.

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Keep in ice or a clean surface.

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Apr 25, 2025 A 100 · 1 violation

#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 one scoop and spatula handle and one container that felt sticky and oily to the touch. CDI-PIC moved equipment to 3 compartment sink to be rewashed. PIC stated that equipment is not currently being used be facility. 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 100 · 1 violation

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

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 without plastic sleeves on front counter for customers to grab themselves.

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Jun 28, 2024 A 96.5 · 5 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P. Observed food employee turn off faucets without a clean barrier after a hand wash. CDI-EHS provided education and hands were rewashed.

#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 multiple stacked metal pans that were stacked on top of each other and were sticky to the touch. CDI-Pans were set aside 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 .

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate

Corrected during inspection

4-203.11(B) Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf. Observed facilities thermometer that was 5F higher than EHS thermometer and additional thermometer provided by PIC. CDI-PIC left behind additional thermometer for facilities to use while the original thermometer gets recalibrated. For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one wiping cloth stored in soap.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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 moderate build up underneath utensil storage, fryers, and steam well.

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Oct 6, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#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 numerous metal pans stacked on clean shelf very sticky on outside surfaces. CDI - PIC moved all pans to dish area to be cleaned. 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 inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed two pans of pork and pasta in WIC between 47-48F. CDI - Items were discarded. - 1.5 - 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 .

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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 vent above three compartment sink is very dusty/ soiled. Increase cleaning frequency to prevent accumulation of dirt/debris.

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Jun 24, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#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 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 . Observed pico de gallo held longer than 7 days. Pico was date 6/12/23. CDI - Pico was voluntarily discarded.

#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 establishment using TPHC on items on the serve line. Observed timesheet omission of two food (Blanched fries and pulled pork items being held on TPHC. CDI - Both items were added to the timesheet.

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