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A98.5

PAPAYOS CATERING

4431 BROOKSHIRE BV, Charlotte, NC 28216
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024260
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedOct 28, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceJul 3, 2024

Score history

7085100 Jul 3, 2024: 98Jan 17, 2025: 99Jun 5, 2025: 98.5Sep 29, 2025: 99Feb 26, 2026: 97Jun 17, 2026: 98.5Oct 28, 2026: 98.5
Jul 3, 2024Higher is betterOct 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 28, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 date label residue on outside/inside surfaces of stacked pans. CDI - Pans moved to dish area for 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 .

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Jun 17, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted at Brookshire Commissary.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw beef stored over sliced deli ham, butter, and cooked chorizo. CDI - PIC rearranged storage order. - 1.5 - For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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Feb 26, 2026 A 97 · 5 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 food debris on interior of metal pans in clean storage area. CDI - PIC placed items in dish area for 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 −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed chicken and beef stored from the previous day in upright refrigerator holding above 41F. All other items in unit were 41F or below. CDI - PIOC voluntarily discarded out of temperature items. - 1.5 - 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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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 several pans in Upright refrigerator dated 2/26/26. Per PIC, items were preparewd the previous day. CDI - PIC was allowed to redate items. If problem continues at next inspection, all misdated items will be required to be 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#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 pans of chicken and beef from previous day with temperatures above 41F. Items were in deep pans and covered. Items did not meet cooling parameters. CDI - Items were discarded. 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 .
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed metal pans stacked wet in clean storage. Allow air drying prior to stacking.

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Sep 29, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted at commissary during morning prep.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
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 peeling paint on floors throughout facility. Repair flooring to allow for smooth and easily cleanable surface. - 1 - REPEAT

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Jun 5, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at Brookshire Commissary prior to leaving for route.
#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 paper towels at dish area handwashing sink would not dispense. CDI - Towels provided until unit is repaired.
#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 clear plastic container with black lid not labeled. Per PIC, item was salt. CDI - PIC labeled container. - 1 -
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 peeling paint on floors throughout facility. Repair flooring to allow for smooth and easily cleanable surface. - 0.5 - REPEAT

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Jan 17, 2025 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Jul 3, 2024 A 98 · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PAPAYOS CATERING” or State ID 2060024260). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.