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NameTHE WAFFLERY
Address1020 E 10TH ST
SUITE 3
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28204
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Raw chicken stored on shelf above raw bacon with raw chicken tray hanging over raw bacon. CDI - Items moved. Store raw foods in approved manner. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Waffle mix (raw eggs and buttermilk) cooling at improper rate (see chart). Waffle mix was in a large tub with lid on product. CDI - Cooling method changed to facilitate proper cooling. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Raw eggs, raw chicken, milk, and buttermilk recorded above 41F. Raw eggs were over-stacked. Raw chicken was cut/portioned 45 minutes ago. CDI - Raw chicken cooled down, raw eggs, buttermilk and milk discarded. REPEAT. 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 .
28 0 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 Sanitizer bucket stored on shelf above open box of bananas. CDI - Sani. Bucket moved.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15Quickly 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 Waffle Mix (buttermilk and raw egg ingredient cooling in large tub with lid on product. Cooling rate was 0 (See chart). CDI - Ice added to facilitate proper cooling. Reccomend large ice wands for proper cooling. 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 .
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Waffle mix and tray of beef stored on floor in WIC. Remove from floor. CDI
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. Employee handling raw chicken had bracelet on. Remove bracelet.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Personal employee food stored in flip top unlabeled. CDI - Moved to designated area.