A98
WATERBEAN COFFEE NODA
423 E 36TH ST, STE B, Charlotte, NC 28205
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111223
Latest gradeA (98)
Last inspectedOct 23, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceFeb 19, 2025
Score history
Feb 19, 2025Higher is betterOct 23, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 23, 2026 A 98 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment now uses apartment trash disposal room adjacent to establishment.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection. *REPEAT*
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed front handsink with tea bag remnants. CDI- PIC to remove items from drain cover and have sink cleaned.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed increased presence of drain flies near mop sink and dish pit. PIC stated commercial kitchen approved pesticides have been in use and traps have been set.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −1
Repeat violation
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee without hair restraints. *REPEAT*
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets needing cleaning on reach-in cooler at front of house.
Apr 29, 2026 A 98.5 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Establishment has procedure for removing chicken sausage patties to food grade bags while still frozen.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM onsite during inspection. *REPEAT*
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P. Observed Hot Shot “Kitchen Bug Killer” being used in establishment. CDI- PIC removed item to be discarded.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
Repeat violation
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee without hair restraints. *REPEAT*
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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 single use tissue paper being maintained on floor in front of 3-comp.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets and prep unit needing cleaning in kitchen area.
Jul 31, 2025 A 96.5 · 8 violations
Inspector comments: EHS left new employee health policy and a few test strips for sanitizer for 3 comp. EHS will return within 3 days for dish machine and 10 days for strip. Facility can text picture of strips to EHS in front of new sanitation grade.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty during inspection.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed Facility had old employee health plan however it wasn’t signed. CDI..EHS left updated Employee health plan.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed food employee don gloves without hand wash to prepare sandwich.
2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Observed food employee not wash hands before donning gloves to prepare sandwich. CDI.. EHS did educate employee on hand hygiene, employee washed hands.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed hand washing sink blocked, CDI..Cart was removed.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Repeat violation
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed dish machine sanitizing at 0ppm for chlorine. EHS will return within 3 days to check dish machine
For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Repeat violation
3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed milk not date marked, milk was opened Tuesday, per PIC
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 milk without date marked. CDI.Date was added to milk
EHS didn’t escalate points since it was just one item without a date.
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
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 .
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employee without hair restraints.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no testing strips for sanitizer. EHS will leave a few to test sanitizer. EHS will return within 10 days Facility can send a picture of test strips in front of new sanitation grade to EHS.
Feb 19, 2025 A 97 · 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 TCS FOODS IN PREP UNIT AT 43F. CDI REMOVED TO BOTTOM
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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf OBSERVED DATE MARKING SYSTEM TO BE INEFFECTIVE. REQUESTED OWNERSHIP CALL TO DISCUSS CDI ALLOWED TO DATE MARK AND REATIN TODAY
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE OF SOLUTION UNLABELED
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH HELD IN CLEANING PRODUCT WITH SOMEWHAT NEBULOUS LABELING
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WATERBEAN COFFEE NODA” or State ID 20600111223). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.