A98.5

CENTRAL COFFEE CO

719 LOUISE AV, Charlotte, NC 28204

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060017343

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 16, 2026

Inspections on record29

On record sinceAug 19, 2013

Score history

Aug 19, 2013Higher is betterOct 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 16, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Facility uses TPHC for customer self service milk carafe and butter. Facility does not hot hold any food items.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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 food debris on interior bottom surface of reach-in freezer. Recommend increased cleaning frequency.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at faucet of bathroom hand washing sink. Repair.

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Jun 1, 2026 A 97.5 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: EHS provided PIC with updated Employee Health Policy, which includes exclusion and restriction flow chart.

#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 present at the facility. PICs present are all scheduled to get re-certifications via ServSafe. Ensure there is a CFPM present during all hours of operation. REPEAT VIOLATION. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed one employee wash hands at the handsink then turn faucets off without using a protective barrier. CDI: PIC educated and employee re-washed their hands.

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed carafe of milk in customer self-serve area time-stamped with start time of 6:00AM. EHS's observation was past the alloted 4 hour window. CDI: PIC dumped out contents of carafe and refilled with new carafe with new start time.

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

4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed under-counter cabinet missing door at coffee station, directly underneath an ice bin and dump sink, exposing unsealed wood. PIC stated they are in the works of having this sealed so that surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable.

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Dec 10, 2025 A 98.5 · 5 violations

#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 present at the facility during time of inspection. Ensure there is a CFPM present at all times. REPEAT VIOLATION. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#15 · Food separated & protected

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed a bag of unwashed zucchini stored on top shelf inside the RIC, above multiple jugs of milks/half & half/other RTE food items. Ensure correct storage order is being followed to prevent contamination. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed missing door underneath the counter at coffee station, exposing the unsealed wood surfaces. Repair/obtain missing door so that all exposed surfaces subject to moisture are smooth and easily cleanable.

#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 interior kickplate of ice machine accumulating with black residue. Increase cleaning frequency to prevent contamination.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Repeat violation

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing drain plug in shared dumpster. EHS advised PIC to contact Waste Connections to have drain plug replaced. REPEAT VIOLATION.

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Jul 28, 2025 A 96.5 · 5 violations

Inspector comments: EHS provided facility with updated copy of vomit and diarrhea cleanup written procedures provided by the county, and the updated Employee Health Policy which includes restriction and exclusion chart. Facility now utilizing TPHC.

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM at the facility during time of the inspection. PIC present stated that his ServSafe expired last year, but is planning on getting re-certified. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

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 a food employee who had stepped outside, enter the front coffee area and start engaging in handling utensils and equipment without washing their hands. CDI: PIC educated food employee and employee properly washed their hands.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed two sticks of unsalted butter stored on a counter at room temp. Observed a carafe of half and half stored at the customer self-serve counter at room temp. PIC stated that neither of these are held on TPHC, and was not aware that they were required to be. PIC stated that he took the sticks of butter out about an hour prior, and the carafe was taken out of the RIC and placed at room temp at 5:45AM this morning. EHS explained the difference of rules between salted and unsalted butter held out at room temp. CDI: EHS provided PIC with TPHC form to fill out while EHS was on-site to be able to hold both TCS food items out at room temp for up to 4 hours, and PIC time stamped both food items to not surpass the 4-hour window. REPEAT VIOLATION. *Note: Although a repeat violation, EHS not deducting full points today since only two TCS food items were observed as a cold holding violation, and all TCS food items inside all cold holding units were temping at proper temps. If observed as a repeat violation during the next routine inspection, then EHS will deduct full points. 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 .

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Repeat violation

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing drain plug in the shared dumpster. REPEAT VIOLATION. *Note: Although a repeat violation, EHS not deducting points today since dumpster area was observed to be maintained clean and PIC stated that the store next door who they share the dumpster with, is contracted with the waste company. EHS advised letting the operator next door know to contact "Waste Connections of Carolinas" to have drain plug replaced.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in kitchen. Increase cleaning frequency.

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Apr 7, 2025 A 96.5 · 6 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Raw egg mix for quiches was stored on shelf above ready-to-eat foods in reach-in cooler. Raw animal foods must not be stored above ready-to-eat foods. CDI - Food storage order corrected during inspection. 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 Container of ham in reach-in cooler measured 46F. PIC stated it was taken from upright cooler that stopped working this morning. TCS foods must be held at 41F or less. CDI - PIC discarded ham. 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 .

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace torn gasket on milk cooler door. Repair/replace cabinets/laminate that is damaged in front. Upright cooler in back is not functioning and establishment is waiting for technician to arrive later today to repair it. Establishment has already discarded all the food from the unit and it was not in use at start of inspection. 0 pts.

#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. Clean inside cabinets and inside coolers. Clean these area more frequently. 0 pts.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Drain plug missing on dumpster. Replace missing drain plug. 0 pts.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

Repeat violation

6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Floors are not easily cleanable. Reseal floor so it is easy to clean. Wall damage above 3-compartment sink needs to be repaired. REPEAT

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Dec 9, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations

#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. 1 food employee preparing food with no beard restraint. Food employees must wear hair restraints. REPEAT

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Some wall damage behind 3-compartment sink. Repair/repaint wall where damaged. 0 pts.

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Sep 4, 2024 A 95.5 · details not yet loaded