A98
MONSTER GRILL
2418 PARK RD, Charlotte, NC 28203
Mobile Food · NC permit/State ID 2060031683
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedOct 2, 2026
Inspections on record7
On record sinceOct 11, 2024
Score history
Oct 11, 2024Higher is betterOct 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 2, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Unit inspected at Shell Station located at 9810 University City Bv. Per PIC, unit generally opens nightly at 6pm.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P
Observed chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket at 50ppm. CDI - PIC remade sanitizer to concentration of 100ppm.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.
Observed unit windows with open screens. EHS did not observe any pests inside of unit. EHS reminded PIC that unit entrances need to be protected and PIC closed window screens.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.
Observed pair of sunglasses on prep surface near take-out clam shells. PIC moved sun glasses to employee area under cash register.
Jun 19, 2026 A 97.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Inspection conducted at the Shell Food Mart - 9810 University City BLVD.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P
Observed employee washing and rinsing dishes but not sanitizing before storage. CDI - EHS explained w/r/s procedure and importance. Employee w/r/s dishes appropriately. - 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 .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation.
Observed open uncovered container of cooked chicken breast in prep unit reach in. Store food so that it is not open to contamination from other sources.
CDI - PIC placed chicken in sealed container. - 1 - Points not escalated as improvement was observed. REPEAT
Jan 16, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
Corrected during inspection
3-305.14 Unpackaged food shall be protected from contamination during preparation.
Observed open uncovered package of raw chicken breast with plastic container sitting on top. Store food so that it is not open to contamination from other sources. CDI - PIC placed chicken in sealed container. - 1 -
Oct 30, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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
Observed sliced cheese and cut lettuce holding above 41F in Reach in cooler. All other TCS items were at 41F or below. CDI - Items were moved to freezer to cool down. - 1.5 - Points not escalated due to this being first repeat and amount of items)
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 .
Jun 20, 2025 A 96 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at 9810 University City Bv.
#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 ranch dressing held at room temp. PIC states these items have been out of temp for 1 hour. Items placed on TPHC - Form emailed to PIC.
Observed all items inside of reach in coolers over 41F (see temp chart). PIC stated that they did not turn on the generator during transit today. By the end of the inspection, all coolers read 41F and all food items were dropping in temp. Be sure to maintain generator on at all times during transport. Failure to do so can result in permit suspension or revocation.
- 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
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf
Observed no items with date marks present. PIC date marked all items with date of prep. If any items had an unknown prep date, items were voluntarily discarded. - 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed diluted sanitizer reading 0ppm. Upon closer look, it was found that sanitizer bottle contained a sanitizer that did not need to be diluted. EHS directed PIC to not dilute sanitizer from the bottle. EHS recommends QUAT tablets to dilute in MFU. - 0 -
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Repeat violation
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. Observe bottles of various sauces without labels present. Label all items with common name of food. - REPEAT - 1 -
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed shredded cheese stored inside of grocery bags with food items in direct contact with grocery bags. EHS directed PIC to keep all items inside of food safe bags, such as ziplock bags. - 0 -
Jan 16, 2025 A 98.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Inspected at 9810 university city blvd.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on site during inspection. Ensure to obtain certified food protection manager certification.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
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 working containers of oil and seasoning without labels. Label all secondary containers.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
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 single use styrofoam trays stored with food contact surfaces upright where it can be subjected to contamination. CDI-PIC inverted trays to protect food contact surface
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed heavy buildup of oil on fire suppression system pipe. CDI- PIC cleaned pipe.
#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −0.5
5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Observed hot water at all fixture only reaching 58F. Repair hot water to be 110F and higher at all fixtures. PIC voluntarily closed operation until hot water can be repaired and verified by EHS. EHS will follow up within 10 days.
Oct 11, 2024 A 90 · 12 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
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 employee beverage, water bottle stored on main preparation table CDI removed
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed no hot water. CDI gas not turned on PIC turned on valve hot water
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf observed no soap present at hand sink CDi Supplied
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf observed no towels for drying hands at hand, synced, CBinapkins supplied
#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 package of raw beef and package of raw port tenderloin stored on top of package of hotdogs in the bottom of the refrigerated Prep unit. CDI reorganized
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P observed mobile food unit has no sanitizer CDI food employee able to purchase Clorox bleach at Shell station where mobile food unit is selling
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed cooked Carnitas, pork, at 70 and 73° respectively. PIC stated they were cooked at 5 PM CDI discarded.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#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 package of pork, tenderloins, and beef and hotdogs stored on bottom shelf at 48-50°. CDI allowed to move to freezer working properly with lots of frozen food to cool. These packaged items are unopened and purchased this afternoon Additionally, lettuce and tomatoes stored in the top of the prep unit were 49 and 50° CDI Mobile food unit PLan to work till 1 AM however, foods need to be sold or discarded by 10 PM. Mobile food unit will Shut down no later than 10 PM tonight
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 .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling, heating, and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf pork Carnitas cooked at Commissary not fully cooled at Commissary found, still cooling under prep unit and in freezer. Both discarded.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Pic Unable to locate thermometer, VR 10 days
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Corrected during inspection
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fly in mobile food unit window And door open With no screens
#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables
Corrected during inspection
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed bag of onions on the mobile food unit Unwashed With no ability to wash on the unit. All fruits and vegetables must be washed at the commissary in the appropriate food preparation sink Before placed on the truck.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed residential frying pan on mobile food unit. Ensure all utensils are commercial.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-501.116 Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf observed PIC, unable to provide test trips. VR.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MONSTER GRILL” or State ID 2060031683). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.