A98.5

PASSION FOOD CATERING

1636 SARDIS RD N, SUITE 135, Charlotte, NC 28211

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060023007

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 21, 2026

Inspections on record28

On record sinceJan 28, 2016

Score history

Jan 28, 2016Higher is betterOct 21, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 21, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee working with food without a hair cover.

#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 cleaning needed in the micro wave.

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Jun 29, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 24, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF. OBSERVED an incomplete employee health policy in the facility during inspection. CDI. PIC was provided a new copy. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Repeat violation

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door open at time of inspection. CDI Door was closed prior to returning to interior premises. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster missing drain plugs. Needs to buy some. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. OBSERVED waste stored directly inthe floor in the dumpster area. Repeat

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Sep 26, 2025 A 100 · 3 violations

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting

Corrected during inspection

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 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 cream in the RI cooler without dates. CDI. PIC dated. All other items were properly dated. 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 .

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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Jun 24, 2025 A 99 · 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. 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 one spoon and one whisk with build up being stored as clean. CDI: PIC returned items to be W/R/S.

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1

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 a working container of corn starch unlabeled being stored on dry storage shelf. CDI: PIC labeled container.

#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 a box of single use cutlery packets being stored on floor in dry storage room. CDI: PIC placed box of single use cutlery on shelf.

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Feb 5, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed a silicone spatula with a deep crack being stored on storage rack. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded spatula.

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Oct 23, 2024 A 97.5 · 4 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed two buckets containing quat sanitizer and wiping cloths with one bucket measuring 50ppm concentration level and the other measuring 100ppm concentration level. CDI: PIC refilled buckets with fresh sanitizer which measured 400ppm in both buckets.

#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 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 . Observed a sheet tray of pizza and a large tray of meatballs being held above 41F in 3 door RIC. PIC stated both items were pulled out of cooler approx. 30 minutes prior to re-organize cooler. CDI: PIC placed items in reach in freezer to rapidly cool.

#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 two containers of house made apricot vinaigrette both date marked 10/10, 7 days past their expiration. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded containers.

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 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 . Observed an aluminum pan of chicken and an aluminum pan of shrimp both tightly covered with lids cooling in reach in cooler at rates insufficient to reach cooling parameters. CDI: PIC removed lids and placed both items in reach in freezer to rapidly cool. REPEAT.

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May 29, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#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 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 . Observed a covered aluminum container of raw marinated chicken cooling in reach in cooler at a rate insufficient to reach cooling parameters. See temp chart. CDI: PIC uncovered chicken to allow air flow to chicken.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed a silicone spatula with deep chips and cracks hanging on clean storage shelf. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded spatula.

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Feb 28, 2024 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded