A98

DELICIOUS FOODS

11329 E INDEPENDENCE BV, 11329 E INDEPENDENCE BV, Matthews, NC 28105

Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031161

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedOct 17, 2026

Inspections on record15

On record sinceDec 16, 2018

Score history

Dec 16, 2018Higher is betterOct 17, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 17, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: MFU inspected at Elon Park

#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and exposure.-PF For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety Observed outdated signed employee health policy forms. EHP missing 6th reportable illness. CDI: EHS provided updated copy.

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P 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 . Observed a container of breaded chicken patties being held at 128F in hot box. CDI: PIC reheated chicken patties to 176F.

#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) 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 . Observed a ziplock bag of cheese pupusas being held in prep reach in cooler without a date mark. PIC stated pupusa’s were prepared with mozzarella cheese on Wednesday 14Oct. CDI: PIC date marked pupusas.

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed a spoon being stored in a container of hot water on grill in which water in container had build up of food soil and debris. CDI: PIC dumped soiled water and replaced with clean fresh hot water.

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Jun 27, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: MFU inspected at Elon Park MFU arrived approximately 10 minutes prior to EHS and had not placed any items on TPHC yet. EHS recommended placing food items such as salsa on TPHC when departing from commissary.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P 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 . Observed a container of hot dogs and sliced deli ham being held at 62F in prep reach in cooler and individually portioned containers of salsa being held at 47F in another prep reach in cooler that can be accessed from outside of MFU. CDI: PIC placed items in a cooler of ice to rapidly cool and placed salsa on TPHC starting from the time MFU departed from commissary. REPEAT.

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a few flies in MFU and one insect crawling on floor of MFU. Keep MFU free of insects.

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

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 cardboard being used to covers floors of MFU. Remove cardboard from floor of MFU.

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Feb 21, 2026 A 97.5 · 6 violations

Inspector comments: MFU inspected at Elon Park

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee rinse a knife in 3 compartment sink and proceed to don gloves to handle food without washing hands prior to donning gloves. CDI: Employee washed hands and donned gloves before returning to handle food.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a spray bottle being held under sink in which PIC was unsure of the contents. CDI: Spray bottle was voluntarily discarded.

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed two crates containing food items being stored on ground outside of MFU. Store food items at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee handling food at grill while wearing several bracelets and a wrist watch. Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Corrected during inspection

4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed a stack of single use to go containers being stored outside of their original packaging right side up on prep counter. CDI: PIC inverted containers to prevent contamination.

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Feb 23, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection completed at Elon park - 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277. MFU operates at this location on Sundays only from 11AM-3PM.

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5

Corrected during inspection

2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. - Observed water bottle stored above food prep area. - CDI - PIC moved water bottle away from food prep area.

#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 black build up on floors with emphasis in hard to reach areas. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.

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Jul 10, 2024 A 100 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Inspection completed at 1024 S Mint Street at 2024 Soccer Fan Fest.

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

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed minor rusting to shelving in reach in cooler. MFU has replaced some shelving in reach in cooler. Points not escalated.

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Mar 10, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection completed at Elon Park located at 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277. EHS observed cut fruit and various non-regulated foods stored under a tent outside of MFU to be served to customers. EHS directed PIC to move all regulated foods inside of MFU for sell. Non-regulated foods such as candy and chips can be sold under tent. No seating observed provided under tents.

#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables −0.5

3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. - Observed unwashed tomatoes, lettuce, and onions stored on unit. Per PIC, items are cut as needed on MFU. Ensure items are washed at the commissary prior to being placed on MFU per permit conditions. Items can be cut on unit as needed after being washed at commissary.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed rusted shelves in lowboy unit. Repair/replace shelving.

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Jul 2, 2023 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded