Oct 27, 2026
A 98
· 6 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present at time of inspection. -0-
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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- Observed PIC only able to answer some questions about EHP and not able to refer to EHP. -CDI- EHS educated and showed PIC where EHP was posted in facility to refer to as EHS had observed it during inspection. -0-
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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 no date mark on turkey sausage in cold drawers, 0% milk, lactaid, oat milk, and protein lactaid milk in lowboy coolers with no date marks. Per PIC, items were opened today. PIC stated that if there are milk leftovers at EOD, they are kept. -CDI- PIC properly date marked items. -1.5-
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
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 labels missing on some squeeze bottles. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -0-
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Repeat violation
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed spoon handle touching in matcha powder. **REPEAT** -0.5-
#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 what appeared to be milk residue/buildup on shelving in WIC and sticky residue on outside of matcha container. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-
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Mar 18, 2026
A 99
· 2 violations
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed.
Observed scoop handles stored inside the dough flour bin and sugar bin commingled within the non-TCS food products.
Keep scoop handles stored above the top of the food to prevent contamination.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
Repeat violation
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
Observed baseboard tiles missing towards the right adjacent wall of the back entrance door. Observed bulging floor interior of WIF.
Replace missing baseboard tiles and repair bulging floor to prevent hazards.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
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Sep 19, 2025
A 99
· 3 violations
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed PIC actively engaging in food prep without hair restraint.
Ensure all employees engaging in food prep have some sort of hair restraint to prevent contamination.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed handsink next to the ice machine needing to be re-caulked.
Re-caulk handsink.
Observed 1 lowboy cooler out of order at the make line. Sign reading "Do Not Use" was posted on the front.
Repair unit or remove from facility if not needed for operations.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
6-201.16 (A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable.
Observed corner of black baseboard falling off of the wall, under partition countertop door separating customers from entering kitchen area.
Repair baseboard.
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 food debris accumulating behind ice machine.
Increase cleaning frequency.
6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
Observed floor inside the WIF bulging in two different sections.
Repair WIF floor to prevent possible hazards.
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