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NameDUNKIN' DONUTS # 359695
Address501 BRIAR CREEK RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28205
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 1/8/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General CommentsEHS advised PIC to discuss better handwashing practices with employees.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed two large trash cans blocking the front handwashing sink. CDI Employee moved trash cans.
19 0 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (C), (D) Reheat commercially processed, ready-to-eat food to 135F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed stuffed bagel minis reheated to 110F. CDI PIC reheated stuffed bagels to 135F.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed American cheese slices and sausage in the prep top above 41F. The Cheese was in between tortillas and sitting on top of the containers. The sausage was filled beyond the fill line of the containers. PIC stated that they were only in the unit for about 1 hour. CDI PIC put cheese and sausage in the WIC and cooled back down to 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 .
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed three sanitizer buckets on the counter with food and equipment. CDI PIC moved buckets. REPEAT
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed PIC preparing food with no head covering on.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 2 stacks of coffee filters stored unprotected on top of the coffee machines. CDI Employee put filters on proper storage rack.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-201.16 (A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable. Observed an opening in the upper wall above the storage rack in the back storage room.