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NameANDERSON'S RESTAURANT
Address1617 ELIZABETH AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/16/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed employee wash hands, then turn faucet off with bare hands. CDI Employee re washed hands and used paper towel to turn faucet off.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed sanitizer bucket and spray stored next to single use pie pans on two different shelves. CDI buckets and spray moved. Repeat
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 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 raw chicken re cooling not cooling at a rate to achieve 41 in 4 hours. Plastic wrap removed to accelerate cooling rate. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying insects in prep area.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed several sanitizing buckets with wiping cloths testing at 0 ppm chlorine sanitizer. CDI Buckets refilled with sanitizer testing at 50 ppm
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed metal single use pans stored properly with food contact side down, on a rusted shelf with debris. Resurface shelving or place easily cleanable barrier to store single use items on. Repeat
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 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. Observation: EHS observed build-up on the doors and handles of RICs. Repeat
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observation: EHS observed the dumpster doors open during the inspection. EHS noted that the facility shares a dumpster with viva chicken. No increase in points this visit, shared dumpsters still must be individually maitained. Repeat
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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 walls and tiles extremely damaged inside the employee restroom. Repeat 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 debris and build up along the floors throughout, especially in dry storage closet. Clean with more frequency. Repeat
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed multiple food items that are for personal use stored amongst customer product.