A97.5

QUEENS UNIVERSITY CATERING KITCHEN

1900 SELWYN AV, Charlotte, NC 28274

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060023445

Latest gradeA (97.5)

Last inspectedOct 27, 2026

Inspections on record13

On record sinceSep 30, 2019

Score history

Sep 30, 2019Higher is betterOct 27, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 27, 2026 A 97.5 · 4 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P EHS observed dish washer handle soiled equipment, load it into dish machine then handle/unload the equipment from the dish machine without washing hands. CDI- EHS provided education, dishes were re w/r/s. -2-

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container

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. EHS observed a few containers throughout kitchen that were missing labels. -0-

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

4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. EHS observed a few dishes wet stacked in clean dish storage area. -0-

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

Repeat violation

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. EHS observed dust buildup on vent cover at dish pit area. **REPEAT -0.5- 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. EHS observed several areas of low grout in the kitchen and catering drinks room. Repair. **REPEAT** -0.5-

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Feb 23, 2026 A 95.5 · 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 three containers of clean utensils stored in a bus tub with visible food debris present at the bottom. Observed one container with clean equipment stored in it with visible food debris present at the bottom. Observed dishes stored as clean for catering with debris present. CDI- Items were taken to dish area to be w.r.s. **REPEAT** -3- 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 .

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

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 Observed sliced tomatoes cooling in Walk in cooler #1 with no time change over a 40 minute period. Sliced tomatoes were in large deep containers with lids partially on. EHS did not observe any stirring of product to facilitate rapid cooling. CDI- PIC instructed food employee to put tomatoes into a shallower pan to allow for rapid cooling. **REPEAT** -0.5- 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a large amount of ice build up in the WIF. This was noted on the past inspection report. PIC stated that they have had multiple technicians out to fix the WIF, however, it is still leaking which is leading to a very large amount of ice build up. EHS observed that food is was stored directly under the leak and multiple food products were covered in ice. EHS observed that the items were hermetically sealed. EHS advised that they should repair the unit and not stored food directly under the leak until it is able to be repaired. **REPEAT** -1-

#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 heavy dust buildup on vent cover at dish pit area. -0- 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 several areas of low grout in the kitchen. Observed broken baseboard tiles near the office in the kitchen. Repair. -0-

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Oct 8, 2025 A 96.5 · 7 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the hand sink near the fryers. CDI- PIC replaced paper towels. EHS reminded PIC that all hand sinks shall be fully stocked. -0-

#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 a few plastic containers stored as clean with dead insects present. Observed two metal pans with visbale food debris present. Observed two containers with sticker residue present on the food contact surface. Observed multiple stacks of dishes on clean storage for catering that had visible debris present. EHS advised PIC to protect or remove utensils not in use by the facility. CDI- Items were taken to dish area to be w/r/s. -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: 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 .

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

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 Observed pulled pork cooling in the walk in cooler at 123F. After 60 minutes pulled pork was at 98F-73F. The cooling rate for the pulled pork at 98F was too slow. Some parts of the product had a lower temperature of 73F. CDI- PIC advised food employee to spread out the items so that it could properly cool. 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 .

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

Repeat violation

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying pests throughout the kitchen. **REPEAT** -1-

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

Repeat violation

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 rusted shelving in RIC. Replace. **REPEAT** -0.5- 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a large amount of ice build up in the WIF. This was noted on the past inspection report. PIC stated that they have a work order in the unit. EHS advised PIC to not store any food under the leak as they could become contaminated.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at 3-compartment sink. Repair. -0-

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Repeat violation

5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste bins at handsinks. -0.5-

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