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NameTENDERS
Address18341 STATESVILLE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed No No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P EHS observed food employee use sanitizer wiping cloth to clean prep area, discard gloves, don new gloves and attempt to prepare food without washing hands. CDI- EHS stopped employee and provided education. Food employee completed a proper handwash. -2-
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. EHS observed clean dishes stacked in storage with visible sticker residue present. Dishes were stacked so that sticker residue was touching food contact surface. EHS obsevred a few dishes with visible food debris. -0- 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 .
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth held outside of sanitizer solution. CDI- Wiping cloth was placed in sanitizer solution at the correct concentration. 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed two sanitizer buckets stored on prep surfaces during the inspection. CDI- PIC relocated the sanitizer buckets to an approved location. -0-
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed two RIC in disrepair during the inspection. **REPEAT** -1-
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf EHS observed that facility did not have an irreversible registering thermometer for high temp dish machine. **10- DAY VR** -0.5-
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. 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. **REPEAT** -1-
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-203.13 Provide at least one service sink or curbed cleaning facility for cleaning of mops and disposing of mop water. EHS observed that facility does not have a curbed mop sink. PIC stated to EHS that they are disposing of mop water in grease trap. Grease trap is currently overflowing meaning any additional water added to the trap would overflow out of the trap. -0-
52 1 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No No Yes 5-402.13 Maintain sanitary sewage system according to Law.-P EHS observed that grease trap is overflowing and spilling onto the ground around the mop area. EHS observed a large amount of grease present on the ground during inspection that had run off from the grease trap and began spreading onto the ground. Facility needs to have grease trap serviced. EHS will make return visit in 3-days, facility shall have great trap serviced/scheduled for service. -1-
54 0.50 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. 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. **REPEAT** -0.5-
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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 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 deep pitting on floor in chemical storage area. Observed missing cove tiles under the 3-compartment sink. Observed food debris on walls and ceilings of facility. Observed heavy dust build up on equipment throughout facility. **REPEAT** -1-
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. 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. EHS observed employee belongings throughout facility. Employee belongings/food were stored with facility equipment and food. Designate an area for the orderly storage of employee belongings. -0- 6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. EHS observed two lights without shields cover food prep area where tea urns are kept. Replace.