A100

KT'S CART #1

3737 ATMORE ST, Charlotte, NC 28205

Push Carts · NC permit/State ID 2060040153

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedOct 6, 2026

Inspections on record25

On record sinceMay 20, 2014

Score history

May 20, 2014Higher is betterOct 6, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 6, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Unit inspected outside Little Hardware - 1400 S Mint ST Charlotte

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 8, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Inspected at KT Commissary, 3737 Atmore Road.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Package of hot dos and sausage dogs from yesterday lacked dates. Date marks added. 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 .

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Sep 24, 2025 A 98 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Unit inspected in front of Little Hardware - 1400 S Mint St EHS discussed placing some items on Time as a Public Health control if continued cold holding issues were observed. TPHC was explained.

#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, coleslaw and hot dogs holding above 41F in chest cooler (see temperature chart). Low amount of ice observed in cooler. Ensure adequate amount of ice is maintained in cooler at all times to hold TCS items at 41F or below or utilize TPHC. CDI - PIC added ice to cooler to quickly cool items down. - 1.5 - REPEAT 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 .

#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 containers of peppers/onions and sauerkraut with no labels.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed commercial packaging labeled strawberries and Cole slaw containing peppers/onion and sauerkraut respectively. Containers are not to be reused once contents are used. - 0.5 -

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Mar 26, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#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 sliced cheese and coleslaw holding above 41F in chest cooler (see temperature chart). Low amount of ice observed in cooler. Ensure adequate amount of ice is maintained in cooler at all times to hold TCS items at 41F or below or utilize TPHC. - CDI - PIC added ice to cooler to quickly cool items down. 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 .

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Aug 26, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: *NOTE: Ensure products are covered in ice while stored in chest coolers to maintain temperatures at 41F or below. Inspection completed outside of Little Hardware located at 1400 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28203.

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. - PF - REPEAT - PIC unable to locate signed employee health policies/acknowledgments. Per PIC, signed copies were accidentally left at the commissary. - CDI - EHS provided written copy of policy. All employees reviewed and signed policy. Maintain signed copies with pushcart. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Corrected during inspection

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. - Pf - PIC unable to locate written procedures for vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. - CDI - EHS provided printed copy of written procedures. Maintain written procedures with pushcart. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 one unlabeled spray bottle of purple chemical identified as degreaser by PIC. - CDI - PIC labeled spray bottle ‘degreaser.’

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Mar 8, 2024 A 96 · 5 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - REPEAT - PIC on site provided an expired food protection manager certification. PIC was unaware certification had expired. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. - PF - REPEAT - Observed employee health policy on site but no signed copies or acknowledgments. - CDI - PIC and present employees signed policies while EHS present. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 - REPEAT - Observed sliced cheese, chili, hotdogs holding above 41F in ice chests. - CDI - PIC commercially reheated chili for hot hold on flattop. PIC added ice to ice chest to quickly cool cheese and hotdogs. EHS observed temperatures recover to 41F or below. - *NOTE: Full point deduction will occur at next routine inspection if cold holding issues persist. EHS recommends placing items on TPHC. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#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. - REPEAT - Observed various squeeze bottle condiments lacking labels.

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

Repeat violation

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - REPEAT - Observed food handling employees lacking hair restraints.

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Nov 16, 2023 A 97.5 · 6 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - PIC unable to provide proof of food protection manager certification but stated she does have a valid certificate. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 - PIC unable to provide signed copies of employee health policies and no employee health poster observed. PIC stated employee health poster is at the commissary. - CDI - EHS discussed requirements with PIC and provided printed copies of employee health policy for all employees to sign. Maintain signed copies with pushcart. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Corrected during inspection

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. - Pf - PIC unable to locate written procedures for responding to vomit and diarrheal events. - CDI - EHS discussed requirements with PIC and provided printed copy of written procedures for vomit and diarrhea clean up plan. Maintain written procedures with pushcart. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 raw brats holding above 41F in ice chest (see temperature chart). Per PIC, items were placed in ice chests around 11AM. - CDI - PIC cooked brats to above 155F (see temperature chart). EHS strongly recommends ensuring more ice is stored in ice chests or putting TCS items on TPHC while stored in ice chest. EHS provided printed copy of TPHC written procedures form should PIC decide to utilize TPHC moving forward. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#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 various squeeze bottles of condiments lacking labels.

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. - Observed food employees lacking hair restraints while handling food.

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Apr 11, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 27, 2022 A 96.5 · 3 violations

#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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed hot dogs, brats, cheese, and chili in coolers holding between 45-50F. Facility has been out since 11 am. Low levels of ice in cooler. CDI - Facility is at end of operation for the day - instructed to discard. EHS recommends using more ice inside of the coolers. - 1.5 -

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed unlabeled bottle of cleaning liquid stored on crate. CDI - Bottle labeled. - REPEAT - 2 -

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed one employee wearing watch while prepping food items. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee without hair restraint. - 0 -

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Mar 29, 2022 A 97.5 · 4 violations

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Corrected during inspection

2-.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety; Procedure not provided. CDI. Handout given to PIC during inspection. Zero point deduction.

#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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 bag of brats lacking the date on the bag. CDI. PIC labeled the brats with date bag was opened.

#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 containing a cleaning solution lacking the name on the bottle. CDI. Bottle was labeled during inspection.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed parts of the carts equipment damaged and rust beginning on parts of the equipment. Zero point deduction.

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Aug 16, 2021 A 94 · details not yet loaded