A96.5
YANNI BISTRO
131 E JOHN ST, SUITE B, Matthews, NC 28105
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 20600111744
Latest gradeA (96.5)
Last inspectedOct 28, 2026
Inspections on record1
On record sinceOct 28, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 28, 2026 A 96.5 · 9 violations
Inspector comments: Unable to review consumer advisory on menu as breakfast menu board was turned off and unable to turn back on.
#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Facility has poster with incomplete policy posted on wall. Employee on duty not informed of requirements. CDI- copy of complete employee health policy provided via email.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 coffee cup stored on prep surface next to prep top refrigerator. CDI- beverage relocated.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed employee handle dirty utensils and rinse dirty dishes and return to food prep without changing gloves and washing hands. CDI- education provided regarding when glove changing and handwashing is required and employee washed hands and donned clean gloves before continuing.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
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 French fries on counter with no time stamp. CDi- fries were removed from refrigerator at 11am and labeled with time stamp.
#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf. Observed two containers of falafel thawing in prep sink. CDI- placed in refrigerator to continue thawing process.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Corrected during inspection
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed several squeeze bottles of canola oil and containers of semolina not properly labeled. CDI- all items labeled.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed several towels on counter being used to wipe surfaces.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 container of clean silveware stored on dirty drainboard of 3 compartment sink along with dirty utensils. Relocated silverware to clean drainboard side of sink.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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. Some general cleaning needed of shelving in walk in cooler and shelves next to cook line.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “YANNI BISTRO” or State ID 20600111744). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.