A99.5

EPWORTH KITCHEN

2125 COLE DR, Charlotte, NC 28205

Institutional Food Service · NC permit/State ID 2060160139

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 20, 2026

Inspections on record29

On record sinceDec 22, 2017

Score history

Dec 22, 2017Higher is betterOct 20, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 20, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed boiled eggs at 50F in flip top cooler. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Eggs were placed in reach-in cooler to cool.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed torn gasket in reach-in cooler in the pub.

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Jun 26, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed paper towels missing at the handwashing sink in CV household D. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Replaced.

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed cooked eggs stored in the microwave in Parker Terrace below 135F. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Discarded.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1

Repeat violation

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Feb 26, 2026 A 99 · 4 violations

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. - Observed cloths in reach-in cooler that was pooling water. Needs to be removed.

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

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed 1 gasket torn in prep cooler located on bistro prep line.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed pipe leaking under the dish sink in the main kitchen. Work order has already been submitted.

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Oct 7, 2025 A 99 · 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 minor black build up on ice machine chute stored near dry storage area in main kitchen. CDI, ice chute cleaned during time of inspection.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several gnats in main kitchen.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 1 gasket torn in prep cooler located on bistro prep line. Repair.

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Jun 27, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 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- Observed raw sausage and bacon stored above ready to fruit in the walk-in cooler. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Item was removed and placed in proper location during the inspection.

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- Observed lettuce in tall reach-in cooler cooling in deep metal pan. CDI - Lettuce was removed and placed within the walk-in cooler.

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Feb 19, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer. -P- Observed dish machine not properly working during the inspection. NOTE: dish machine was being worked on during the inspection. Staff will be using the 3 compartment sink until it is fixed. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed food left out for residents below 135F. Plates were sitting on countertop in household D and in the microwave in household C. Observed breakfast plate at 91F in Parker Terrace kitchen. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Plates were placed in refrigerator to continue cooling (see temperature chart).

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

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 bag of kale opened on 2/10. CDI - Discarded during the inspection.

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Corrected during inspection

4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. -Pf- Observed hot water at 101F when being used for manual washing. CDI - Water temperature was increased.

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Oct 30, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

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 tuna salad dated 10/23 in the bistro. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Tuna salad was discarded.

#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 water pooling inside of reach-in cooler in bar area. Observed grease build up near grill. Needs to be cleaned.

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May 23, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P- Observed fish holding below 135F in CV neighborhood. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Fish was taken back to the main kitchen to have temperature brought back up.

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf- Observed spring mix cooling in covered plastic containers in tall reach-in cooler. CDI - Lids were vented on containers to allow for proper cooling.

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

Corrected during inspection

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 handle touching uncooked rice. CDI - Scoop was removed.

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Nov 21, 2023 A 97.5 · 6 violations

#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 disinfectant not labeled in neighborhood C. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Disinfectant was labeled.

#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf - Observed shrimp sitting in standing water thawing. CDI - Explained to PIC that items should be placed under running water while thawing. PIC spoke with staff about proper.

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

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 cups being used at scoops in the CV neighborhoods. Spoke with PIC about having scoops brought over to the units.

#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 clean metal pans stored wet near the dish machine. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Metal pans were relocated to be properly dried.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed torn gaskets in reach-in coolers near the bistro. Observed ice build up along the door to the freezer. Observed rusted microwaves in neighborhood in CV. 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. - Observed melted handles on of spatula and whisk. CDI - Utensils were discarded.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1

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 water pooling near the door in the walk-in cooler. Observed debris underneath equipment in the bistro. Observed cooler in need of cleaning in CV neighborhood D.

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Sep 26, 2023 A 98 · 4 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

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 open pack of sliced turkey not labeled in the reach-in cooler in the bar area. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Turkey was dated for the time it was opened. Staff was sure of the date opened.

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed bottles of oils and sauces not labeled near the grill.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed interior of microwave beginning to rust in Oriole neighborhood.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1

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 reach-in cooler near the front line with black lining peeling and standing water in the bottom. Observed gasket with staining in the same reach-in cooler. Observed cabinet with sticky residue from juice machine in Parker Terrace second floor.

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Jun 15, 2023 A 96.5 · details not yet loaded