A97.5

US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER RESTAURANT

5000 WHITEWATER CENTER PY, Charlotte, NC 28214

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060015718

Latest gradeA (97.5)

Last inspectedOct 22, 2026

Inspections on record41

On record sinceJul 23, 2013

Score history

Dec 26, 2013Higher is betterOct 22, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 22, 2026 A 97.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: WIF and secondary WIC are located outside near loading dock.

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed two separate metal mixing bowls stored directly on top cut lettuce in flip top unit. CDI - PIC relocated mixed bowl to low boy cooler. 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 in outdoor WIF a speed rack of raw portioned chicken stored directly over raw portioned salmon. CDI - PIC corrected storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 gnats throughout dish room. New pest control services establishment monthly. 6-202.13 Properly locate mechanical insect control devices. Observed in-use insect strip hanging directly beverage station near FOH. CDI - PIC relocated insect trip.

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Jun 26, 2026 A 96.5 · 4 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (G) Wash hands when switching between working with raw food and working with Ready to Eat Food. - P 2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee handling raw chicken directly with black gloves, proceeded to discard gloves after handling raw chicken and donned on new gloves to handle ready to eat food directly for customer order. EHS intervened and PIC voluntarily discarded salad and instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands. EHS/PIC provided education on when to wash hands.

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed in external WIC prepared corn in large white plastic container stored directly below unwashed produce and container of prepared lemons stored directly under unwashed produce. CDI - PIC corrected storage order for prepared corn and voluntarily discarded lemons. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 three containers of shredded cabbage in low boy cooler above 41F from 6/25/26. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all three containers of shredded cabbage. 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 .

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several gnats throughout air drying storage room. Increase frequency of pest control.

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Feb 22, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

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 previously opened bag of raw chicken stored directly over previously opened bag of raw beef in WIF. CDI - PIC correctly stored order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed vegetable dicer grated push block with food debris and build up stored clean on shelving. CDI - PIC moved item back to 3-comp-sink. 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 , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed wall mounted chemical dispenser for 3-comp-sink label water instead of pot and pan detergent. CDI - PIC placed correct label on chemical wall dispenser. 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed in-use sanitizer buckets being measured with sink to surface sanitizer strips rather then quaternary sanitizer test strips. PIC will relabel sanitizer buckets with specific sanitizer type. EHS observed PIC accurately measure sanitizer buckets with roughly 200PPM.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Corrected during inspection

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Overserved WIC #1 ambient air above 41F. No food was observed inside WIC. PIC stated WIC stop functioning yesterday around 3:00PM, work order has been placed to have unit repair. Unit does not hinder operations 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cold drawer unti not functioning and unplugged. Work order has been placed for unit. Unit does not hinder operations. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed food processor grey plastic feed attached damaged stored cleaned on shelving. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded item.

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Oct 18, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with pink and black build up on internal panel. Increase frequency of cleaning unit.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed four containers of cooked pasta above 41F in WIC. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food 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 . 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed container of cut honeydew and watermelon above 41F in WIC. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food. See temperature chart. 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 .

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Corrected during inspection

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet stacked clear food containers on storage shelf. CDI - PIC rearranged containers to allow air drying.

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Jun 27, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Observed a few dime size holes in the walls near 3-comp-sink.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 28, 2025 A 95.5 · 6 violations

Inspector comments: Chef Sidney Stickney

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed secondary squeeze bottle of hot honey sauce hot holding in steam table unit below 135F date marked from 02/23/25. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded hot honey sauce. 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

3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed container of feta cheese exceeding 7 day date marking period 02/21/25. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of feta cheese. 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 .

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Corrected during inspection

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a few metal mesh skimmers/baskets with built rust stored clean. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

Corrected during inspection

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 stored clean several clear pitchers with adhesive still attached. CDI - PIC moved items to 3-comp-sink.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Corrected during inspection

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 ceiling tiles damaged near dish washing machine and a couple of ceiling tiles above 3-comp-sink with holes. CDI - PIC will place work order.

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