A97

CIRCLE K#2723979

9620 REA RD, Charlotte, NC 28277

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060022981

Latest gradeA (97)

Last inspectedOct 19, 2026

Inspections on record22

On record sinceDec 18, 2015

Score history

Dec 18, 2015Higher is betterOct 19, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 19, 2026 A 97 · 5 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager onsite during visit, only employees with Circle K “Core Food Safety” certificate of completion. . -0-

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed employee rinsing off pizza cutter using hand washing only sink. CDI - EHS re-educated PIC and food employee, provided by a third party employer, on handwash sink limitations. -0-

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.12 (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. Observed top of cavity of microwave with food splash, increase cleaning frequency. -0-

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 1 box of flaming hot wings, 1 sausage egg and cheese biscuit, and 2 cheeseburgers being held at hot grab & go case below 135F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded flaming hot wings and verified and re-heated all other items that were placed within the last hour to above 165F. -1.5-

#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 2 Cheeseburgers held in cold grab & go case above 41F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items. -1.5-

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Apr 28, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 25, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: During inspection, PIC informed EHS that facility is utilizing third-party company to hire out prep work. PIC stated that employee complete prep work in the evenings. EHS advised that facility should enquire into employee health policy taught at third party employer. While these employees on in the facility, they are responsible for ensuring they follow rules according to the code. EHS took no points on hot holding violation as all other items temped during the inspection were found to be in compliance.

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager onsite during visit. -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#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 one container of chicken wings hot holding at 130F. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the wings. -0- 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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Apr 2, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: EHS noted no violations during the inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 30, 2024 A 100 · details not yet loaded