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A98

LOCAL SHOPPE #203, THE

838 TYVOLA RD, Charlotte, NC 28217
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024396
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedOct 15, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceJun 23, 2025

Score history

7085100 Jun 23, 2025: 97.5Oct 31, 2025: 99May 4, 2026: 98Oct 15, 2026: 98
Jun 23, 2025Higher is betterOct 15, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 15, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: All items in the facility are frozen or held on TPHC.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on duty. REPEAT*** (1 pt) For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a spray bottle of fabuloso without a label. -CDI- Respective employee labeled the bottle. 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed 2 cans of raid being stored under the hand sink behind the counter. PIC stated that they use it if they see pests in hard to reach places that the professional pest control company cannot reach. EHS explained that the Raid is for household use only. -CDI- Cans of raid were voluntarily discarded. (1 pt)
#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 slight accumulation of debris and residue on the floor of the facility specifically in the back area under the RIF. Increase cleaning frequency. (0 pts)

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May 4, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: All items in the facility are frozen or held on TPHC.
#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 on duty during inspection. (1 pt) For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 no employee health policy agreements onsite during inspection. -CDI- EHS provided employee policy sheet during inspection. (1 pt) For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

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Oct 31, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Cold hold was not observed due to all items being held frozen during inspection. All items being sold are commercially packaged items that are not removed from their original packaging.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed the hand sink in the back room blocked by large boxes as well as having items being stored in the sink making it inaccessible for use. -CDI- PIC removed the necessary items. (1 pt)
#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 chicken wings and French fries below 135 while said to be hot holding. PIC stated that the items were placed out at 9:30am.-CDI- EHS provided a TPHC template that was filled out during inspection. PIC time stamped the necessary items to be held on TPHC. (0 pts) 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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gaskets on the low boy freezer. EHS has a copy of the invoice for when the gasket is going to be replaced. (0 pts)

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Jun 23, 2025 A 97.5 · 7 violations
Inspector comments: EHS deemed hand sink by coffee machines unnecessary for operation. PIC stated facility does not stock this sink anymore due to theft and vandalism since it is located in a dead zone for the camera system. EHS observed two other hand sinks available. One in the back by the freezer and one in the front next to the oven. These stations will remain stocked and in use.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed facility operating without a CFPM. Within transitional period. Points will not be deducted. (0) For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no training available for employee health and reporting illnesses. CDI - EHS provided copy of counties food employee health agreement to review with employees and sign. EHS advised to keep signed copies on site at all times for next inspection. (0) For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed umbrella and litter stored in back hand sink. CDI - PIC removed umbrella and litter. EHS advised to only use hand sink for handwashing. (1)
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed bottle of purple cleaner with no label. CDI - PIC added label to bottle. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed bottle of windex and bottle of purple cleaner being stored on the hand sink. CDI - PIC removed chemicals from hand sink. EHS advised to store chemicals below sink. (1)
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. Pf. Observed facility operating without approved thin probe thermometer. VR will occur in ten days. (0.5) For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep top unit unplugged in facility. PIC stated that it works but was unable to confirm with EHS before end of inspection. EHS observed broken gasket at single door freezer. Please repair.
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin for unisex bathroom. (0)

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LOCAL SHOPPE #203, THE” or State ID 2060024396). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.