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A99

MATTHEWS ATHLETIC RECREATION ASSOCIATION MAIN

1200 S TRADE ST, Matthews, NC 28106
Limited Food · NC permit/State ID 2060140596
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedOct 28, 2026
Inspections on record8
On record sinceMay 9, 2023

Score history

7085100 May 9, 2023: 99.5Oct 18, 2023: 99Jun 12, 2024: 99Sep 13, 2024: 98.5Apr 29, 2025: 100Oct 6, 2025: 98.5May 11, 2026: 98.5Oct 28, 2026: 99
May 9, 2023Higher is betterOct 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 28, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed 1 spray bottle of sanitizer with no identifying labeling. -1-
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed 1 ceiling tile missing in dry storage directly above food and drink storage. CDI - PIC located ceiling tile and placed in correct spot. -0-

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May 11, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Repeat violation
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed hamburgers hot holding below 135F. CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded. EHS observed final cook for hamburgers at 172F. After discussion with PIC, facility will add cheese on to burgers on grill to melt and place buns on grill to warm before wrapping up burgers. PIC also turned up steam well to high and EHS observed items hot holding correctly. EHS did not increase points due to hot dogs all being held correctly and previous inspection was under a different owner. Points will increase in future inspections if hot holding is found to be out of compliance. EHS advised to turn on all equipment earlier. 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 .
#53 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed small waste receptacles in women’s restroom near main concession stand with lids broken off in all of the stalls. Repair or replace.

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Oct 6, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P. Observed food employee wash and rinse container then place as clean without sanitizing. CDI: Container was placed back in sanitizer. 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 .
#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. Observe hot dogs and hamburgers hot holding below 135F. Water in hot well was 132F. CDI: Items were voluntarily 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed flooring near ice machine, refrigerators and hot box peeling up. Replace.

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Apr 29, 2025 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Sep 13, 2024 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded

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Jun 12, 2024 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Oct 18, 2023 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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May 9, 2023 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “MATTHEWS ATHLETIC RECREATION ASSOCIATION MAIN” or State ID 2060140596). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.