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NameCIRCLE K #5111
Address2833 FREEDOM DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28208
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/19/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) No CFPM on site during inspection.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf EHS could not wash hands at first hand washing sink due to there being no soap. CDI. PIC replaced the soap. 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. EHS went to wash hands in the back by three-comp sink, and found a trash can blocking the hand sink.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P EHS observed a condiment bar next to the hotdog roller, that had coleslaw and pico degallo, both of which were over 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded both food items. * REPEAT * No escalation due to significant improvement. 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 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed numerous bags of chili being stored in the drawers underneath the hotdog roller dog roller, that were expired ( March 2025). CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf EHS observed an unmarked white container of sanitizer. PIC stated they possessed sanitizer labels. CDI. PIC remade sanitizer bucket and printed out new stickers for the bucket. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P EHS observed same concentration at 500+. CDI. PIC remade sanitizer to proper concentration.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P Observed unwashed apples being stored without plastic wrap. CDI. PIC said they would be installing a sign letting customers know to wash their apples before consuming.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. EHS observed significant trash around the dumpster. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Yes No No 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 significant ice buildup on the floor of the Walk-In Freezer.