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A97

DAVIDSON VILLAGE INN

117 DEPOT ST, Davidson, NC 28036
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060019218
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedJun 23, 2026
Inspections on record12
On record sinceAug 6, 2018

Score history

7085100 Aug 6, 2018: 99Aug 20, 2019: 98Jun 7, 2021: 100Nov 15, 2021: 100Jul 15, 2022: 100Jun 23, 2023: 100Nov 28, 2023: 100Apr 23, 2024: 100Dec 2, 2024: 99May 22, 2025: 100Dec 5, 2025: 96Jun 23, 2026: 97
Aug 6, 2018Higher is betterJun 23, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jun 23, 2026 A 97 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: TPHC - Coffee Creamer, TCS Buffet Products
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P Observed an employee wash hands for 5-6 seconds before drying. CDI - Employee was educated and they rewashed hands.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Repeat violation
REPEAT 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 47-50 degree TCS food products in the reach-in cooler due to the thermostat not being turned down low enough. CDI - Digital thermostat was adjusted and cooler came down to 35 degrees. All TCS food products were voluntarily discarded.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective means. -P Observed an unlocked ice machine at the coffee bar. During transitional permitting, a condition stated that: Ice machine must be inaccessible to guests, must dispense ice so that bulk ice is not exposed, or must be removed.
#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 two employees preparing food while wearing bracelets and no hair restraints.

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Dec 5, 2025 A 96 · 6 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present is certified.
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Observed no vomit/diarrhea clean up plan. CDI - EHS provided during inspection.
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed 59 degree coffee creamer. Observed 45 degree yogurt and melon cups. CDI - EHS placed all TCS breakfast items on 4-hour TPHC.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Follow-up verification required
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 cut melon from 11/27/25. Manager stated that this melon was used for melon cups dated for 12/2/25. These cups should be date marked for the date melon was cut. CDI - Melon was voluntarily discarded.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled in plain view with the manufacturer label provided with the food, or another method of identification that includes the information in 3-602.11 (B)(1), (2), and (6). Observed no nutrition labels for self-dispensing cereal containers.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Follow-up verification required
10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED 4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Observed no irreversible thermometer for the dish machine.

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May 22, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 2, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager on staff at the time of inspection.

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Apr 23, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 28, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 23, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Breakfast runs from 7-9 during week, 8-10am on weekends.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jul 15, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 15, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION. NEW RULE CHANGES EMAILED TO OWNERSHIP REFLECTING ADOPTION OF 2017 FOOD CODE.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 7, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 20, 2019 A 98 · 4 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2
Repeat violation
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager (CFPM). Observed no CFPM during inspection. PIC states employee is working on completing the class. Repeat.
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf COMMENT: Observed TCS foods on time at the buffet area: boiled eggs, yogurt, cantaloupe, honey dew, yogurt, cheese sticks, milk and cream cheese without proper written procedures. PICA states all items are placed out at 7am and are discarded 9:30am. CDI. Filled out written procedure with the PIC. Ensure that written procedures are followed.
#38 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. COMMENT: Ensure all employees wear a hair net when working in the kitchen. Observed a couple employees without hair restraints.
#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. COMMENT: Observed no covered trash can in the female restroom. Provide covered trash can in the restroom.

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Aug 6, 2018 A 99 · 3 violations
#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties
2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No certified food protection manager on site during inspection.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed bottle of sanitizer with no label. CDI-labeled.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Keep employee food separate from customer food.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “DAVIDSON VILLAGE INN” or State ID 2060019218). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.