Insects, ‘black buildup’ on soda nozzles yields ‘B’ grade for Charlotte fast food eatery
A north Charlotte fast food restaurant received a “B” grade from the Mecklenburg County Health Department for numerous health violations, the presence of insects, and multicolored buildup on soda nozzles and inside a cooler.
▪ Popeyes, 4422 Sunset Rd., received a score of 86.5 during its May 30 inspection.
Health department inspectors cited the restaurant after finding “flying pests throughout the facility,” county documents show.
Other violations the restaurant was cited for include:
Shrimp and chicken in hot holding stored below required temperatures
Employees not washing their hands
Black buildup on soda nozzles and ice shoot
Yellow debris on walk-in cooler door
Restrooms in need of cleaning
Utensils stored in dirty canister
This is the restaurant’s first “B” grade.
According to state law, permits are immediately revoked if a restaurant receives a score of less than 70 percent.
This story was originally published June 4, 2024 at 2:40 PM.
