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NameNO KNIFE CHICKEN AND WAFFLES
Address700 ATANDO AV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28206
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 A
General CommentsMade facility aware 12/28/2026 is when all non compliant items will need to be compliant.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed employee wash hands at handwashing sink and turn off manually operated faucet with bare hands without using barrier. CDI..Employee was instructed to use a barrier when turning off faucet, Employee re-washed hands correctly.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed spray bottle hanging from the splash guard of handwashing sink. CDI.. Bottle was removed
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed food employee wipe soiled gloves on cloth, employee didn’t don new gloves or wash hands.CDI.. EHS educated PIC on when to discard gloves and to wash hands before donning new clean gloves.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed dished stored and clean with visible debris.CDI.. Dishes were moved to 3 comp to w/r/s 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 .
19 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed previously cooked TCS food being reheated for hot holding. Food had not reached 165F before being placed in the steam table for hot holding.CDI..Employee was instructed to continue reheating food to 165F
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 several pans of food in warmer and stove below 135F.. CDI.. Items were reheated. 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 3-501.18 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 RTE TCS food date marked for 8 days . Facility was not counting preparation/opening as day 1, resulting in food being held beyond the 7 day window. CDI.. Had facility change dates to correct discard date. 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 .
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies throughout facility.
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 food stored on floor( not including delivery items)
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 damp wiping cloth on prep table.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed clean dishes stacked wet.
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 items stored on floor in storage shed.
48 0 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. -Pf Observed warewashing being conducted in 3 comp with wash water at 108F CDI. Refilled sink with fresh water at 124F 4-603.16 Washed utensils and equipment shall be rinsed prior to sanitizing. Observed employee rising dishes under running water rather than completely immersing dishes in rinse compartment of the 3 comp sink. CDI..Employee was instructed to completely immerse items in the designated rinse compartment of 3 comp sink.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.11 An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material. Observed dumpster located on grass/soil rather than on a smooth, durable, nonabsorbent surface such as concrete, or asphalt.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee personal beverage cup stored above facility food. CDI.. Cup was discarded.