A97.5

AMERICANA RESTAURANT

1628 MATTHEWS-MINT HILL RD, Matthews, NC 28105

Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060019350

Latest gradeA (97.5)

Last inspectedOct 28, 2026

Inspections on record22

On record sinceNov 20, 2018

Score history

Nov 20, 2018Higher is betterOct 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 28, 2026 A 97.5 · 6 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed bread stored less than 6 inches above the floor in the dry storage. Observed food oil containers stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

#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 employee working with food without a hair cover. Repeat

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed scoop with handle submerged in food items in the drawer. CDI-PIC removed scoop.

#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 cleaning needed on non food contact parts of cleaned dishes.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employees drink stored directly on prep table. Cdi. Pic removed.

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Jun 26, 2026 A 98.5 · 6 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no hand signs at hand sink during inspection. CDI. PIC was provided one.

#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 liver mush in prep unit at temperatures above 41F. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .

#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 employee working with food without a hair cover.

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

Corrected during inspection

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damage door handle in one of the drawers by cooking line.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster with lid open.

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Feb 9, 2026 A 97 · 6 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. OBSERVED no soap at hand sinks during inspection. Cdi. Pic replaced soap at the sink.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

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). 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 . 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 items from yesterday in the WI without dates. CDI. PIC dated. 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P. Observed eggs held on time in the facility without time stamps on them. Cdi. Pic placed time on them.

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloths stored on prep table. Also observed in use wet wiling cloths stored in chlorine solution at 10ppm chlorine. Cdi. Pic replaced solution. Repeat

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employees drink stored directly in same place as customer food items. Cdi. Pic removed.

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