A99
GRACIOUS LIVING-SOUTH CHARLOTTE KITCHEN
7950 NATIONS FORD RD, Charlotte, NC 28217
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024255
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedOct 21, 2026
Inspections on record5
On record sinceAug 28, 2024
Score history
Aug 28, 2024Higher is betterOct 21, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 21, 2026 A 99 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
***Observed PIC without CFPM certificate. Obtain the certificate.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf
***Observed one of the hand sink without soap in a dishwasher. CDI- PIC provides a pump soap at the time of inspection. Ensure to provide all hand washing supplies at all hand sinks at anytime.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate
Corrected during inspection
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf .
** Observed the facility without a thin probe thermometer. CDI- PIC went out and brought the thermometer and have it available at the time of inspection.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
***Observed soiled or rusted microwave, need cleaning, repairing or replacing a new microwave.
Mar 5, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
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). Observed cooked spaghetti and cooked chicken with no dates in RIC. PIC stated they were cooked yesterday. CDI- dates added.
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 .
Sep 10, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations observed.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 6, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: No violations noted.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 28, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf - Observed two dented cans on shelf with cans in good condition. Designate area for dented cans and dispose or send back to company for credit. CDI- dented cans voluntarily discarded.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “GRACIOUS LIVING-SOUTH CHARLOTTE KITCHEN” or State ID 2060024255). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.