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A97.5

WATERBEAN COFFEE

428 S MAIN ST, STE A, Davidson, NC 28036
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111171
Latest gradeA (97.5)
Last inspectedJun 16, 2026
Inspections on record4
On record sinceDec 19, 2024

Score history

7085100 Dec 19, 2024: 98.5May 13, 2025: 99Nov 14, 2025: 96.5Jun 16, 2026: 97.5
Dec 19, 2024Higher is betterJun 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jun 16, 2026 A 97.5 · 6 violations
Inspector comments: TPHC - Coffee Creamer Consumer Advisory for Smoked Salmon and Egg Vegetable Wash Standard Operating Procedure provided during inspection.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present is certified.
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT 2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed an employee drink stored on top of the ice cream freezer.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
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 sausage from 6/8/26 in the prep cooler. CDI - Item was voluntarily discarded.
#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees preparing food while wearing bracelets and no hair restraints.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed missing caulk for the 3-compartment sink.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed open dumpster doors and a missing drain plug.

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Nov 14, 2025 A 96.5 · 8 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
REPEAT 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee urgent is certified.
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
2-401.11 (A). Employee beverages must be stored in a designated area where contamination of food, clean equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles cannot occur. Observed two employee drinks stored on a prep surface.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 46 degree half-n-half in a self-service container. CDI - Product was voluntarily discarded. EHS provided a TPHC policy for creamers.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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). Observed missing or incorrect date marks for prep cooler items and an open package of bacon in the reach-in cooler. CDI - Employee corrected the date marks items from the day they were opened.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed one spray bottle of chemical without a label. Observed butane cans stored above single-service items. Observed chemicals stored above toilet paper in the storage closet. Observed a spray bottle of sanitizer that was bleaching out the test strip. CDI - Chemicals were moved below single service items. Spray bottle was labeled. Sanitizer was diluted.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed two employees preparing food while wearing bracelets, rings and no hair restraints.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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 cups stacked high and out of their protective packaging.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster doors.

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May 13, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Repeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on staff at time of inspection. Management new to facility (approx 2 weeks). EHS recommended PIC obtain copy of certificate. REPEAT VIOLATION.

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Dec 19, 2024 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC is not food safety certified. Permit is within 210 days of issuance. No point deduction. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed multiple TCS foods in prep cooler without date marks. CDI- PIC filled out TPHC log sheet to be kept with prep cooler items. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer without label. CDI by labeling as sanitizer.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed whisk (used for scrambling eggs) stored in room temperature water. Store on a clean surface not in water.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WATERBEAN COFFEE” or State ID 20600111171). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.