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NameWILLOW WOOD COFFEE
Address19801 S MAIN ST
STE 1
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/18/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsEstablishment will be switching to Pasteurized Eggs for the Prosciutto Egg Benedict. A panini press is currently being used to cook sandwiches with oil. Equipment is not under a hood system.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 0 Proper cooking time & temperatures Yes No No 3-401.11 Cook raw animal foods to required temperatures. Do not interrupt the cooking process without approved procedures. -P Observed par cooked eggs that are reheated in the microwave. CDI - Owner will cook these items to order until he can receive pasteurized eggs.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT 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 Canadian bacon and pasta salad with a date sticker older than 7 days. Observed no date mark on chopped sausage. CDI - Canadian bacon and pasta salad were voluntarily discarded. Sausage was dated for the date the package was opened.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-304.13 Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless used to line a container for the service of foods and are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Observed paper towels stored inside a container of arugula.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No 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 a pack of coffee cup holders stored on the floor of the coffee prep area.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a “household use only” griddle and blender.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed expired chlorine test strips. CDI - Owner ordered new test strips during inspection and provided proof of purchase.
49 0.50 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 heavy food debris in the bottom of the toaster oven and sides of the sandwich press.
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No Yes No REPEAT 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in the restrooms.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No REPEAT 5-501.11 An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent, smooth and durable material such as concrete or asphalt. Observed all trash bins stored on a gravel lot behind the building. No points taken due to permitting.