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NameCARIBOU COFFEE COMPANY
Address100 N TRYON ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed food handler wash hands, recontaminate them by shutting off water supply, then dried their hands with disposable towels and transitioned into food prep and handling clean utensils. CDI - Employee educated on proper hand washing practices and redirected by the PIC to properly wash hands. -0-
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P. Observed utensils in sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink measuring at < 150 PPM quat. CDI - Old sanitizer discarded and replenished with fresh sanitizer measuring at 200 PPM. -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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY.
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No REPEAT: 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed several employees preparing foods without hair coverings. -1-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed containers of sanitizer at the front coffee area at 0 PPM of quat. CDI - Food handlers instructed to discard old solution and refresh. -0-
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed severely damaged plexiglass splash guard at back hand sink. Replace. -1-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 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 hole in wall right of entrance to back kitchen. Repair. -0-