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A99

US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CTR PUMP HOUSE BIERGARTEN

5000 WHITEWATER CENTER PY, Charlotte, NC 28214
Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060022774
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedJun 28, 2026
Inspections on record19
On record sinceMay 16, 2015

Mobile units are mapped at their registered address (usually a base or commissary), not where they're serving today.

Score history

7085100 May 16, 2015: 97Nov 19, 2015: 98Feb 1, 2016: 96Jul 26, 2016: 99Mar 11, 2017: 98Aug 18, 2017: 98May 24, 2018: 98Sep 27, 2018: 97Jun 3, 2020: 96.5May 9, 2021: 97Sep 10, 2021: 96.5Jun 21, 2022: 98May 5, 2023: 99Sep 26, 2023: 99.5Jun 14, 2024: 99.5Oct 18, 2024: 99Jun 27, 2025: 99Oct 18, 2025: 100Jun 28, 2026: 99
May 16, 2015Higher is betterJun 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Jun 28, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Corrected during inspection
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flies throughout kitchen area. PIC will relocated insects trips and plugged insect device that was left unplugged. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door to kitchen propped open by cone. PIC stated A/C isn't functioning but have portable A/C units to cool down kitchen.

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Oct 18, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: BBQ saw non-tcs

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 27, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: NO TCS foods stored in outdoor WIC #2
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies throughout kitchen area. PIC stated new pest control company "City Wide Extermination." Company will be here Monday to service kitchen.

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Oct 18, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed outdoor satellite WIC with light visible coming through lower portion of door. CDI - PIC will replace door gasket. 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead flies inside reach in freezer. CDI - PIC removed dead flies from inside reach in freezer.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Corrected during inspection
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed two ceiling vents with built up dust and debris. CDI - PIC has placed work order.

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Jun 14, 2024 A 99.5 · 4 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Corrected during inspection
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed outdoor satellite WIC with light visible coming through lower portion of door. CDI - PIC will replace door gasket.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn and damaged RIF door gaskets. CDI - PIC is aware and will replace door gaskets.
#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. Observed food and debris built up on both low boy cooler door gaskets.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.

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Sep 26, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several dead bugs on floor in kitchen.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
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 single use items stored unprotected and with food contact side facing upward, on prep top and table in kitchen. CDI PIC Voluntarily discarded unprotected single use items.

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May 5, 2023 A 99 · 3 violations
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed portioned pasta salad in closed containers at 48F in front end reach in. PIC stated that they had just been brought down from the main kitchen. CDI PIC took lids off and put them in the WIC. 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed large amount of rust on bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Observed shield for ceiling light missing and bulbs are not shatter-resistant. Observed 2 cracked shields for ceiling lights. CDI Maintenance replaced bulbs with shatter-resistant bulbs. PIC stated that they are working on replacing all the bulbs at the Center with LED lights .

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Jun 21, 2022 A 98 · 2 violations
#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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed tomatoes and 1 block of cheese above 41F, the prep unit did not have pans blocking the other side of the flip top, which could've been causing temp issues. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed prep unit in the front, behind the bar, not working and the lid was falling loose. The beer cooler at the bar station was not working. *Sidenote-observed a long pipe-drain type mechanism at the 3-comp underneath the Biergarten. EHS will send this to a Plan review permiter.

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Sep 10, 2021 A 96.5 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed handsink in the bottom prep area (which they do not use often) with no paper towels. CDI-PIC provided paper towels. No points taken today because this area is not in use and there was no one around for prep.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Obserevd ice machine downstairs in prep area (which is not used) with large amounts of black build-up and full of ice. PIC will burn the ice and clean the machine tonight.
#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed 2 bottles of cleaner with no label, PIC said they were glass cleaner. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded bottles
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed 3 comp sink and prep sink in the downstairs prep area, with a large plastic, grated funnel connecting the 3-comp sink and the prep sink. This tunnel leads down into the directly plumbed water system. The legs are made out of plastic pipes holding the tunnel up. EHS spoke with Lauren Coles about issue, she will be talking with plumbing code nd will have them come out. EHS will continue to monitor situation.

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May 9, 2021 A 97 · 1 violation
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed pico in prep top at 48 and pico in reach in at 50. PIC stated it had been moved from kitchen to Biergarten this morning. CDI - Lids were removed from containers and pico was allowed to cool.

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Jun 3, 2020 A 96.5 · 4 violations
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed tomatoes, salads, lettuce, wraps cold holding at temperatures above 41F. PIC voluntarily discarded.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed working containers of salt with no labels on them. Needs to be labelled.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed uncovered single use articles stored in same place with sanitizer wipes. CDI. PIC removed.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −2
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the prep and the RI unit unable to hold food at temperatures below 41F. CDI. PIC replaced the unit with a new one.

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Sep 27, 2018 A 97 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels present in the handsink area at time of inspection.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −2
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed split gaskets present on the undergrill cooler.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed beer spilled on the floor of the walk in cooler
#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. Observed employee bookbag stored on top of food service related items in the prep area.

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May 24, 2018 A 98 · 3 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed damaged gasket on the undergrill cooler
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed gaskets on cooler units collecting large amount of black residue.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed

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Aug 18, 2017 A 98 · 5 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing sign provided at handsink in bar area.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed salads in reach-in cooler above 45F. CDI salads voluntarily discarded. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed handle of scoop stored in fries.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed gaskets collecting black residue.
#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C Observed employee beverages stored in direct contact with customer items in reach-in cooler.

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Mar 11, 2017 A 98 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed papertowels provided in nonoperational papertowel dispenser. CDI papertowel dispenser repaired.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed can opener soiled. CDI can opener taken to 3 compartment sink to be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized.
#35 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed dry goods not properly labeled.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips
4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices - PF Observed no test strips provided. CDI test strips provided.

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Jul 26, 2016 A 99 · 2 violations
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Properly air dry; Observed numerous containers stacked wet in kitchen area.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed cleaning issues to PHYSICAL FACILITIES. (Observed flooring in walk-in cooler in need of cleaning)

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Feb 1, 2016 A 96 · 4 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
(NO POINTS DEDUCTED) 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen area. CDI drink discarded.
#11 · Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-502.12 ( C ) Except for FISH that is frozen before, during, and after PACKAGING, a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT may not PACKAGE FISH using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method. P Observed raw (not frozen)fish vacuum sealed packages. CDI fish removed from vacuum packages.
#13 · Food separated and protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P Observed raw ground beef stored above raw fish in pull out cold holding drawers. CDI all raw meats stored according to final cooking temperature.
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed meat sauce reheated and placed into steam table that was never turned on; Observed meat sauce measuring 70 F. CDI meat sauce reheated and held hot on grill top until steam unit reached required holding temp. (meat sauce according to staff had been out 1 hr)

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Nov 19, 2015 A 98 · 3 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed reach-in 2 door freezer having condesation leak.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-601.11 (C ) 4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed non-FCS of equipment with buildup in need of cleaning. (inside surfcaes of pullout drawer on cooler unit.)
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed cleaning issues to PHYSICAL FACILITIES. (flooring in need of general cleaning throughout)

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May 16, 2015 A 97 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
.5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed dirty pans/utensils stored on the floor blocking access to handwash sink. CDI by relocating items.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1
Corrected during inspection
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed container of blanched french fries stored on the floor. CDI by storing off of floor.
#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on work surfaces.
#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used −0.5
4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed water dripping form hvac vent onto single service foil wrappers. CDI by relocating wrappers. Repair leak.

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “US NATIONAL WHITEWATER CTR PUMP HOUSE BIERGARTEN” or State ID 2060022774). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.