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A98.5

LEAN KITCHEN REA FARMS

9804 SANDY ROCK PL, 5, Charlotte, NC 28277
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024520
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedOct 16, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceFeb 4, 2026

Score history

7085100 Feb 4, 2026: 99.5Jun 29, 2026: 99Oct 16, 2026: 98.5
Feb 4, 2026Higher is betterOct 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 16, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed food employees turn faucet off with bare hands after washing before proceeding to next task and handling clean single-service articles. CDI, employees rehashed hands.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 food trays recently packaged with earliest ingredient from 10/14 but containers had discard date of 10/23. CDI, foods trays pulled and dates being corrected by pic. 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 .

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Jun 29, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf - Observed no disposable towels provided at handwashing sink near office. CDI, towels provided.
#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 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 pan of rice not date marked in walk in cooler and packaged food items in grab and go refrigerator not date marked. CDI, rice voluntarily discarded and recently packaged items date marked 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 .

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Feb 4, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
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 shell eggs stored above apple sauce and milks in the RIC. CDI - storage order rearranged. - 0 - For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf. Observed thick probed thermometer. EHS will return to check for thin probed thermometer by 2/14/26 to check for thin probed thermometer. - 0.5 -

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LEAN KITCHEN REA FARMS” or State ID 2060024520). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.