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SERVE PICKLEBALL AND KITCHEN, THE
20220 CHARTOWN DR, Cornelius, NC 28031
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111427
Latest gradeA (95)
Last inspectedOct 2, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceNov 5, 2025
Score history
Nov 5, 2025Higher is betterOct 2, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 2, 2026 A 95 · 11 violations
Inspector comments: Aquacultured Letter Present for Salmon
Whey Protein used in the Coffee Bar
TPHC - Hollandaise, Lemon Butter
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result.
Observed an employee eating bacon in the kitchen.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf.
Observed pans inside of one bar hand sink. CDI - Item was removed.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
Observed raw shell eggs stored behind pasteurized liquid eggs in a prep cooler. CDI - Items were moved to the correct order.
Observed unwashed strawberries and blueberries above cut melon in the reach-in cooler.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination.
Observed microbial growth inside of both ice machines.
#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).
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 Turkey/Ham with a date from 9/18 in the walk-in cooler. Observed open gallons of milk in the coffee bart without date marks. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf
Observed missing time stamps for Hollandaise and Lemon Butter. CDI - Times were placed on the items for the time they were removed from temperature control.
#25 · Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods −0.5
Follow-up verification required
10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED
3-603.11 (B)(2) Consumer Advisory Disclosures that are asterisked to a footnote shall state, * Items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. -Pf
Observed missing disclosure for the to-go menu.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
REPEAT
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf
Observed one spray bottle of chemical without a label. CDI - Manager labeled during inspection.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed several fruit flies in the bar area.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Repeat violation
REPEAT
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep surface.
#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.
Jun 24, 2026 A 99 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: Aquacultured Letters present for Salmon
Whey protein used for Cafe
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf
Observed two dented cans in dry storage. CDI - Items were removed to be returned to the supplier.
#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 one spray bottle of chemical without a label. CDI - Manager voluntarily discarded.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-303.12(B)(C)(D) Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except: whole raw fruits or vegetables; cut raw vegetables such as celery, carrots, or potatoes; tofu; and raw poultry and raw fish received immersed in ice.
Observed boiled eggs stored in water inside of the prep cooler.
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed cafe (coffee shop) employees wearing bracelets and no hair restraints.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed a soiled wiping cloth stored on a prep surface.
Nov 5, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Multiple food pans stored as clean with sticker residue from date labeled. CDI -Soiled pans sent to dish area for processing
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 .
#25 · Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods −0.5
Follow-up verification required
3-603.11 (A) Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder.-Pf
Consumer advisory statement on menus is missing the disclosure portion. VR - EHS will return within 10 days to verify correction of consumer advisory.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Metal pans wet stacked on the air drying rack. Instructed staff to separate to facilitate air drying.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “SERVE PICKLEBALL AND KITCHEN, THE” or State ID 20600111427). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.