A97.5
PRAISE CHEESES
1214 THOMAS AV, Charlotte, NC 28205
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060024645
New permit · first inspected Oct 2026. Earlier inspections may be listed under a previous permit if the business changed owners or remodeled.
Latest gradeA (97.5)
Last inspectedOct 30, 2026
Inspections on record1
On record sinceOct 30, 2026
Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.
Inspections & violations
Oct 30, 2026 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf observed no hand towels at hand sink. CDR restocked.
#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 multiple containers of TCS foods, including, but not limited to caramelized onions, more than eight days since preparation date CDI 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 .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. observed unlabored squirt bottles. PIC stated they were water CDI labeled.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Corrected during inspection
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. observed electric hot pot with four household use only printed on the bottom.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. observed employee code beverage stored on top of low boy. Removed to designated area. Over the door.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “PRAISE CHEESES” or State ID 2060024645). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.