A99

ASBURY KITCHEN 1

3211 BISHOPS WAY LN, Charlotte, NC 28205

Institutional Food Service · NC permit/State ID 2060160137

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedSep 16, 2026

Inspections on record28

On record sinceMar 7, 2018

Score history

Mar 7, 2018Higher is betterSep 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 16, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed breakfast sausages cooling tightly packed/covered in reach in cooler. CDI, breakfast sausage plastic was vented to allow rapid air flow. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.13 (A)(Under refrigeration), (B)(Under running water at 70F or below), (C)(Microwave or cooking process). Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf. Observed frozen beef thawing under running water temping at 84F. CDI, frozen beef placed in refrigerator to continue thawing process.

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May 20, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed dead drain flies underneath the kitchen sink.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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 interior of microwave in need of cleaning.

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Jan 21, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf. Observed cooked chicken cooling tightly covered/tightly stacked in reach in cooler. CDI, plastic vented to allot rapid air flow. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

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Oct 21, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed boiled eggs and cooked chicken cold holding at 45F in reach in cooler. Ambient air temperature of cooler stated 45F. Per conversation with PIC, reach in cooler is used a lot during breakfast service. CDI, TCS food items placed in front reach in cooler to rapidly chill. At conclusion of inspection, ambient air temperature of reach reach in cooler was 41F. 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 −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 minor black build up on flooring under 3 compartment sink in dish area. Clean.

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Jun 18, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations were observed during the inspection

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 7, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use -Pf- Observed speed rack blocking hand washing sink upon entering the kitchen. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Speed rack was removed.

#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P- Observed salads cooling in tall reach-in cooler. Salads had been cooling for about 30 min (see temperature chart) and only dropped 1F. Has 3.5 hours to reach 41F. CDI - PIC removed salads and placed them in short reach-in cooler to continue cooling (see temperature chart).

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- Observed salads cooling wrapped in plastic on speed rack in tall reach-in cooler. CDI - Salads were unwrapped and placed in short reach-in cooler.

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Oct 10, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −1

Repeat violation

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 service cups stored unprotected in households. Ensure that cups are stored in a way to prevent possible contamination.

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May 3, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -PF- Observed employee wash hands at the 3 compartment sink. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Spoke with staff about using the hand washing sink rather than the 3 compartment. Employee was observed using correct sink.

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed BBQ pork in the hot box at 130F. CDI - Pork was placed in the oven and brought up to 202F.

#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 ground beef, salad w/ ham and chicken salad cold holding above 41F (see temperature chart). CDI - Food items were discarded.

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Nov 22, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed iced build up in the back of reach-in cooler in household #3.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1

Repeat violation

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Aug 10, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Observed gaskets in need of cleaning.

#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 cell phone stored on prep table. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Phone was removed.

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May 19, 2023 A 98.5 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Jazmine Byrd and Victor Mitchell present during the inspection

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. 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. Observed dry food residues on a can opener blade. Need cleaning. CDI- Item took to the sink and get washed at the time of inspection. -0 pts-

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. Observed fish, eggs, meatloaf being cool in the cooler with tightly plastic wrapper. Temperature is not changing quickly enough to cool food in time. When asked PIC had been cooling foods about 3 hours ago. CDI- Foods was unwrapped, and/or put in freezer for quickly cool. Meatloaf was discarded since the facility didn’t need it anymore. WHEN COOLING FOOD, ENSURE TO USE CORRECT METHODS TO EFFECTIVELY QUICKLY COOL FOODS -1 pts-

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed few fruit flies in the kitchen. It was less and seems to be improving from last time. PIC stated that the facility has pests control service once a week inside a build and once a month outside a building. No point taken at this time. -0 pts-

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Repeat violation

REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusted microwave in #2 kitchenette need repair or replace. -0.5 pts-

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Feb 15, 2023 A 94 · 7 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 paper towel at hand sink at one of the kitchenet. CDI- Paper towel provided. -1 pts-

#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 For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed raw burger patties on the sheet pan stored above washed vegetable and underneath RTE food. CDI- When asked, the food employee took item away and put in the oven to cook. Storage order discussed with PIC -1.5 pts-

#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 cooked chicken in a long metal pan in cooler #1 at 44F. Item stored overnight. CDI- PIC discarded item. -1.5 pts-

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs. Observed items (chicken salad, egg salad, sausage) date mark past 7days due date. between 2-12 to 2-14. CDI- PIC discarded items. -1.5 pts-

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies through out the kitchen. -0 pts-

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

Corrected during inspection

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food items on the floor in dry storage, WIC, WIF. PIC stated they had delivery this morning, delivery is 3 times a week. CDI- An employee is actively putting all items away and off the floor. -0 pts-

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cooler #1 is not holding food cold at 41F or below. Ambient temperature inside the cooler was 47F and 46F at the front door reader. PIC will put in work order for it to be fixed. The kitchen has enough other coolers and refrigerators to store foods. Meanwhile this cooler #1 will not be in used until fixed. -0.5 pts-

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Dec 9, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Follow-up verification required

4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by an max/min thermometer. -P- Observed dish machine not able to reach 160F during the inspection. Dishes will be washed in the dish machine and placed in 3 compartment sink to be sanitized until dish machine is fixed. VERIFICATION REQUIRED

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed dish machine leaking. Work order has been submitted.

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Sep 23, 2022 A 99 · 3 violations

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

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Repeat violation

#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 wall underneath handwashing sink in need of cleaning.

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Jun 14, 2022 A 99 · 2 violations

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed water pooling in the bottom of reach-in cooler from build-up of ice in Chantilly. Needs to be repaired.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. - Observed build-up on gaskets on reach-in coolers. Needs to be cleaned.

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Mar 15, 2022 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded