A99

US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER CATERING KITCHEN

5000 WHITEWATER CENTER PY, Charlotte, NC 28214

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060023015

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedOct 22, 2026

Inspections on record34

On record sinceMar 24, 2016

Score history

Mar 24, 2016Higher is betterOct 22, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 22, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Speedracks in outdoor WIF are labeled for each establishments.

#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 a few serving spoons with food debris on food contact surfaces stored clean. CDI - PIC moved items 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 .

#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 several insects throughout dish and dry storage room area. Increase frequency of pest services and detailed cleaning of drains.

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Jun 28, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations

#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1

Corrected during inspection

3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed adulterated uncut strawberries in original container in external WIC. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container.

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

Corrected during inspection

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several insects throughout dish and dry storage room area. Increase frequency of pest services and detailed cleaning of drains.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed a four cutting boards stored clean with deep grooves and score marks along with discolorations. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.

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Feb 23, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: WIC#1 for Restaurant was actively being repaired.

#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

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed four wall mounted knife holders with rust build up. PIC will have holders cleaned or replaced. 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed three wooded serving boards with open cracks, discolored holes, and pieces of wood flaking off used for food contact surfaces. CDI - PIC Voluntarily discarded items. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed two counter mounted can openers with rusted and damaged blades. CDI-PIC Voluntarily discarded blades from can openers.

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Oct 18, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed food tray of cut honeydew/cantaloupe and yogurt in WIC above 41F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded food. Points not escalated due to improvement in cold holding tcs foods. 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 .

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Jun 27, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#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 covered 7x hotel pans of pulled pork and 2x hotel pans of pull chicken on speed rack in WIC above 41F. Foods were taken out to be prepared at ambient air around 12:30PM. EHS noted the time of discovery at 1:30PM. PIC moved both speed racks to WIF to quickly cool down. After 60 minutes food was observed at 37F-35F. Long term compliance will be to finishing prepared foods in smaller batches instead of large batches. 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 .

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Feb 28, 2025 A 99.5 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Chef Sidney Stickney

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in use sink to surface sanitizer solution in three red buckets below 272PPM. CDI - PIC discarded solution and obtained fresh sanitizer from 3-comp-sink.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed four metal spatulas with wooden handles separating from metal stem stored clean. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 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 several stored clean clear pitchers with glue residue still attached. CDI - PIC took items to dish area to be removed.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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

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Oct 18, 2024 A 96 · 4 violations

#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1

Corrected during inspection

3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed tomatoes, a container of strawberries, and fresh ginger with mold build up in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded foods.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed four black/grey bus tubs with food debris, hair, and pooling water stored clean along with clean utensils, and plastic lids inside. CDI - PIC moved bus tubs to dish area. 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed two exit doors in dry storage area with gaps at the bottom of the doors. CDI - PIC work order has been placed.

#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 a few stored clean clear food containers with stickers and sticker residue still attached. CDI - PIC took items to dish area to be removed.

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Jun 10, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed stainless steel sifter screen with food built up food debirs, blender lid with orange liquid around the rim, and vegetable masher with food debris all stored clean. CDI- PIC moved items to be W/R/S. 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 . 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed black bus tub with food debris stored clean along with clean utensils inside. CDI - PIC moved entire bus tub to dish area.

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed a flies and gnats throughout kitchen mainly in dish area. PIC stated they use Ecolab for pest control.

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

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed four stored clean cutting boards that were discolored and stained with deep scored marks. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded all four cutting boards. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed three stainless cooking pans with broken/loose handles where encrusted grease and food debris was visible stored clean. CDI- PIC voluntarily decarded items.

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Feb 23, 2024 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded