A98
POPEYES #13844
4422 SUNSET RD, Charlotte, NC 28216
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111630
New permit · first inspected May 2026. Earlier inspections may be listed under a previous permit if the business changed owners or remodeled.
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedJul 6, 2026
Inspections on record2
On record sinceMay 7, 2026
Score history
May 7, 2026Higher is betterJul 6, 2026
Inspections & violations
Jul 6, 2026 A 98 · 3 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Repeat violation
-REPEAT-
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed flying insects in kitchen and dining areas of facility. Increase pest control visits to address insect presence.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
-REPEAT-
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed broken soap dispenser at hand wash sink beside 3-comp sink. Observed broken reach-in cooler by back door. Observed rusted wheels on walk-in cooler speed racks. Observed broken handle on walk-in freezer door. Observed broken hot holding equipment for French fries. Observed broken bun toaster.
*Transition permit items.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 low grout and broken/missing floor and coping tiles throughout facility. Repair/replace grout and broken/missing tiles.
*Transition permit items.
May 7, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.
Observed gap in bottom right corner of back door. Replace/repair weatherstripping at back door.
*Transition permit item.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed flying insects in kitchen and dining areas of facility. Increase pest control visits to address insect presence.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls.
Observed missing/damaged caulking between the back of the 3-comp sink/prep sink unit and wall. Repair/replace caulking.
*Transition permit item.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed broken soap dispenser at hand wash sink beside 3-comp sink. Observed broken reach-in cooler by back door. Observed rusted wheels on walk-in cooler speed racks. Observed broken seal and broken handle on walk-in freezer door. Observed broken hot holding equipment for French fries. Observed broken bun toaster.
*Transition permit items.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Follow-up verification required
5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch. -P-
Observed missing air gap at two of three sink drain lines under 3-comp sink. Repair drain lines to achieve air gap. 3-day VR required (5/8).
*Transition permit item.
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed drip at 3-comp sink sprayer and at can wash faucet fittings. Observed access hole under hand wash sink in women’s bathroom. Observed missing/damaged caulking around women’s bathroom toilet. Repair leaks, caulking and access hole.
*Transition permit items.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 low grout and broken/missing floor and coping tiles throughout facility. Repair/replace grout and broken/missing tiles.
*Transition permit items.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “POPEYES #13844” or State ID 20600111630). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.