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NameEDGEWATER BAR & GRILLE
Address8629 J M KEYNES DR
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/2/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General CommentsNOTE: Facility has new manager. Manager stated that they were currently not using TPHC. EHS advised PIC to continue using TPHC buffet. Facility is par cooking chicken, steak and salmon. Cooling temps recorded on the cooling log. VIP lounge currently closed.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed employee in coffee station dump milk in handwashing sink. CDI- Removed. Do not use hand sink for anything other than hand washing. REPEAT FOR THE 3RD TIME
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed partially washed asparagus stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. CDI- Asparagus placed below ready to eat items. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed sausages under heat lamp on the line holding below 135F. CDI- Sausages pulled that replaced. EHS recommends that facility uses TPHC for items. Keep time stamp and procedures for items held on TPHC. REPEAT FOR THE 3RD TIME 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 .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed items on the buffet line and tomatoes on the prep top units and low reach in holding above 41f. See temp chart. 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 .
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 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). 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 containers of salsa and tomatoes without date. CDI- Items were dated for the day they were opened. 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 .
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes 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 tomatoes in several areas holding above 41F prior to being cooled to 41F. CDI- Tomatoes placed into the walk in cooler to cool down. REPEAT 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 .
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed avocado on the line with sticker on. Removed sticker when washing.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cutting boards on the line heavily scored/ stained. Resurface/ replace.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No 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. Observed milk cooler shelves at coffee station, hot boxes throughout, cold drawers at grill in need of cleaning.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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 low grout at 3 comp sink area. Observed cracked floor drain at 3 comp sink area. Observed FRP pulling away from restroom wall area. REPEAT