A97
EMMY LOU'S
2400 PARK RD, STE H, Charlotte, NC 28203
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111509
New permit · first inspected Jan 2026. Earlier inspections may be listed under a previous permit if the business changed owners or remodeled.
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedSep 15, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceJan 7, 2026
Score history
Jan 7, 2026Higher is betterSep 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 15, 2026 A 97 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P -Observed raw beef (removed from original packaging after being prepped) stored above ready-to-eat bread and other ready-to-eat foods in reach-in freezer. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 pasta salad (9/8), anchovies (9/8), cream cheese (9/3), cooked scallops (9/3), and coppa (9/4) held past their 7-day shelf life. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items listed above.
-REPEAT-
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 .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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 shrimp cooling in plastic containers, covered tightly with plastic lid and stacked on top of each other. -CDI- Plastic lid was removed and containers were un-stacked to allow for efficient cooling. EHS observed shrimp cooling at sufficient rate to reach 41F within 6 hours of cooling.
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 .
Apr 21, 2026 A 97.5 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. -Observed raw beef tartare stored above raw hamachi fish. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order by swapping the two raw meats.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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 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 spinach and anchovies without date marks. -CDI- PIC verified prep/open dates of both items and properly added date marks (4/15 for spinach, 4/20 for anchovies).
-Observed egg salad (4/12), tuna (4/11), cooked beets (4/14), cream cheese (4/4), and kale (4/8) held past their 7-day date mark. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the items.
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 .
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf - Observed no quat sanitizer test strips on site. Observed both chlorine and Sink-and-Surface test strips onsite. -Obtain quat/QAC sanitizer test strips. -10 day verification visit required- REPEAT-
Jan 7, 2026 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#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 caramelized vegetables, not under temperature control. CDI- placed on temporary tphc
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 .
#25 · Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf observed fish and beef are served undercooked with no consumer advisory CDI consumer advisory added to menu by computer
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. observed ice scoops, stored in contact with the top of the ice machine.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf PIC unable to find the QAC test strips VR 10 days
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “EMMY LOU'S” or State ID 20600111509). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.