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NameTENDERS
Address18341 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 2/6/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment has voluntarily closed until the grease trap drain has been repaired and sewage is being properly conveyed. Floors and surrounding equipment shall be cleaned and disinfected before reopening. Establishment uses TPHC for Honey Butter only.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed 115 degree chicken breasts in a hot hold unit. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 45-50 degree milk and whipped cream in Reach-in cooler #2. Ambient temperature for the unit was 45 degrees. Cooler will not be used for TCS food products until repaired.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-P Observed a can of RAID inspect spray in the back storage area. CDI - Item was removed from the establishment.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of fries stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed an employee preparing food while wearing an ornate ring. Observed a separate employee preparing food with a long beard and no restraint.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed wet-stacked dishes.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed highly stacked cups next to the check-out counter with no protective packaging.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a “household use only” blender and a broken ice machine. Observed a leak inside of RIC#2
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 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 an excessive amount of grease and food debris on the sides and backs of several pieces of equipment including the fryers, storage shelves and coolers.
52 2 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No No Yes 3-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 5-402.13 Maintain sanitary sewage system according to Law.-P Observed sewage and grease backing up onto the kitchen floor from the fryer / grease trap drain. Establishment has voluntarily closed until the system is repaired and is draining properly. A plumbing company began work by the end of inspection.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.11 An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material. Observed dumpsters standing on bare ground due to them being placed behind the concrete slab. Observed open dumpster doors.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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. 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 an excessive amount of grease and food debris underneath all equipment, on the wall behind the dish machine, and along the cove tiles throughout the entire kitchen. Observed cracked and missing tiles throughout the main kitchen, underneath the fryers, the back door and the entrance to walk-in coolers. Observed missing cove tiles under the 3-compartment sink.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. 10ft candles of light are required for walk-in coolers. Observed 1ft candles of light in both walk-in coolers.