A97
WILLOW GROVE INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT
10043 IDLEWILD RD, Matthews, NC 28105
Restaurant · NC permit/State ID 2060018079
Latest gradeA (97)
Last inspectedOct 15, 2026
Inspections on record38
On record sinceOct 22, 2014
Score history
Oct 22, 2014Higher is betterOct 15, 2026
Inspections & violations
Oct 15, 2026 A 97 · 5 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed corn salad and barely salad in non-commercial non-ANSI approved cooler. Food was above 41F. -CDI- Voluntarily discarded.
Ensure commercial grade ANSI approved equipment is used. Ensure cold holding at 41F and below.
Observed cheese out for breakfast service (1 Hour) under no refrigeration. Cheese was 52F. -CDI- Cheese was moved to WIC to cool, cheese was cooling at proper rate.
Observed milk out for breakfast service (1 Hour) under no refrigeration. Milk was 54F. -CDI- Milk was placed into the Stand Up RIC to cool, milk was cooling at proper rate.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf- Observed one dented can of fruit cocktail stored intermingled with non dented cans on the can rack. Ensure that cans being held for credit are discarded or stored in a location where they are separate and apart from food and food contact surfaces. -CDI- voluntarily discarded.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed small RIC present in the facility holding TCS foods with that was not ANSI certified or equivalent. Ensure all required equipment is ANSI certified or equivalent.
Food in cooler was above 41F.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door open. Ensure that all dumpster doors are closed when not in use. -CDI- Dumpster door was closed.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5
Corrected during inspection
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee clothing on the prep surface by the coffee machine prep area. -CDI- Employee clothing was removed. Ensure that there is designated spaces for employee clothing and possessions.
Apr 14, 2026 A 94 · 9 violations
#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties −1
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. -Pf- Observed a non-food employee in the kitchen grab Ready to Eat food with unwashed, bare hands. Ensure that the PIC is responsible for enforcing all rules in the code for food safety and handling, including, proper handwashing, no bare hand contact of RTE foods, and non-food employees exclusion from the kitchen and food. PIC was not yet present in the inspection at the time of the event. -CDI- food was voluntarily discarded and once the PIC was told of what happened he had a discussion with his staff as well as the non-food employee. Ensure that continued food safety and handling rules per the code are met and enforced with staff.
A Food Safety Checklist can be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety along with more food safety information related to PIC Duties, Training, and managing food safety.
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no certified food protection manager present at the facility at the start of the inspection. -CDI- The PIC Robert arrived to the facility about 15 minutes after the inspection started. Ensure that there is a certified food protection manager present at the facility at all times of operation.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P- Observed a non-food employee enter the kitchen, flip up the hot holding sausages with his bare unwashed hands, grab a sausage and then proceed out of the kitchen. Ensure that anyone handling food is washing their hands prior to doing so. Ensure that RTE foods are not being handled with bare hands, Ensure that non-food employees are not present in the kitchen handling food. -CDI- Sausages were voluntarily discarded.
#9 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed −2
Corrected during inspection
3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P- Observed a non-food employee come into the kitchen flip up the hot holding sausages lid, grab food with his bare hands, and walk out of the kitchen. Ensure that non-food employees are not present in the kitchen, ensure that bare hand contact is not done when foods are in the RTE form. Ensure that only kitchen staff members are operating with or around food. -CDI- The breakfast service was ending, and the hot held breakfast food was voluntarily discarded.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link: Handwashing and No Barehand Contact https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce over top of washed produce in the WIC as well as over top of RTE sweet potatoes and salad. Ensure that unwashed produce is stored beneath washed produce and RTE foods. -CDI- PIC adjusted the storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#21 · 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 scrambled eggs, sausage, and fried egg on hot line all recorded below 135F. Ensure that all hot foods are maintained in hot holding at 135F and above. -CDI- foods below 135F were voluntarily discarded.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed heat treated beets present in a non-commercial piece of refrigeration holding above 41F. Dates on the beets showed that they were in the refrigeration since yesterday. -CDI- food above 41F was voluntarily discarded.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
#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 a mixed container of salt and pepper unlabeled. Observed large plastic bottle of salt unlabeled. Observed a plastic bottle of pepper unlabeled. Ensure all working food containers are properly labeled to identify their contents. -CDI- food employee labeled spices.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed small RIC present in the facility holding TCS foods with that was not ANSI certified or equivalent. Ensure all required equipment is ANSI certified or equivalent.
Jan 6, 2026 A 97.5 · 5 violations
#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 present in the facility at the time of the inspection. Ensure that during operation there is a certified food protection manager on staff.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf- Observed no soap at the handsink to left of the entrance door to the kitchen. Ensure that soap dispensers are full. -CDI- PIC placed in new soap into soap dispenser.
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed no paper towels or alternative means to dry hands present in the employee restroom in the back of the kitchen. Ensure that there are working paper towel dispensers or approved alternative means to dry hands at each handsink. -CDI- PIC placed paper towels at the handsink.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed 3-Comp sink filled with sink and surface sanitizer as well as 3 sanitizer buckets around the facility filled with sink and surface sanitizer. The 3-Comp sink and the sanitizing buckets were reading at a concentration of 1.00 ounces per gallon. Per manufacturing requirements the sanitizer should read at 0.27-0.55 ounces per gallon. Manufactures label also states that if sanitizer is too high of a concentration that the sanitizer concentration shall be diluted using water. -CDI- PIC diluted sanitizer with water in 3-comp sink as well as in the sanitizer buckets.
EHS stated that he recommends ECOLAB (facilities service provider) is called and sanitizer is adjusted to proper concentration directly from the dispenser. PIC stated that facility will call ECOLAB and until they are serviced that they will dilute 3-comp and sanitizer buckets with water and test with test strips to ensure that sanitizer levels fall between the 0.27-0.55 ounces per gallon range.
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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed 2 heavily chipped and scored white cutting boards present in the facility. Ensure that the 2 cutting boards are resurfaced or replaced.
#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 buildup of residue and debris on the external surfaces of fryer, steamer, and stove. Also a heavy buildup of debris atop the high temp dish machine. Ensure that all non-food contact surfaces are maintained as clean and free from buildup and debris.
Sep 22, 2025 A 98 · 6 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed ham and cheese sandwiches cold holding between 54-55 F degrees inside of small reach-in unit and plated salads cold holding 46-47 F in the upright reach-in unit. Discussion with PIC revealed that these foods were recently removed from the WIC and were being placed into their respective units prior to and at beginning of inspection for lunch services. In addition, refrigerations were actively being used. CDI - All foods were relocated to the walk-in freezer and cooled down to < 41 F. PIC and EHS discussed TPHC for items kept at small reach-in unit. TPHC form provided to PIC at end of inspection. -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.
#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables
Corrected during inspection
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed food employee assembling cherry tomatoes from its original cardboard box directly on ready to eat portioned salads. CDI - Employee coached and discarded products. -0-
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed non-functional steamer and top compartment of double oven. Repair or replace. -0-
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
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. PIC could not provide means to verify final rinse temperature of passthrough dish machine due to current devices being malfunctional. EHS’s device available confirmed dish machine sanitizing temperature reaching 165.5 F. PIC states that he is waiting on a replacement device which was ordered in August. -0.5-
Verification is required.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed missing hot water valve for indoor mop sink. Provide. -0-
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed recycle bin sliding door left open. Keep doors closed after use. CDI - Door closed. -0-
Jun 12, 2025 A 98.5 · 5 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 a tray of "shrimp chow mein salad" that was cooling in the reach-in cooler at 10:08AM and no temperature drop after 40 minutes. PIC stated that the salads were placed in here to cool at 9:15AM. EHS observed these portioned salads were covered with a large wax paper.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the tray of portioned salads although still time left to cool; PIC stated they usually utilize the WIC to cool food items down.
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 .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed the two sanitizer buckets at the prep area, holding in-use wiping cloths full of sink and surface sanitizer, both reading 0ppm concentration. EHS noticed both buckets were steaming, and PIC noticed sanitizer container was empty at the 3-compartment sink.
CDI: PIC replaced the empty sanitizer container with a new one, food employees dumped both sanitizer buckets and refreshed with properly concentrated sanitizer, and EHS observed sanitizer now reading within the correct range between 704-1875ppm of sink and surface sanitizer.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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 two cases of single-serve gloves stored directly on the floor in the dry storage room.
CDI: PIC moved both cases off of the floor to prevent contamination.
#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 dust and debris buildup on the shelves throughout the kitchen and dry storage rooms.
Increase cleaning frequency.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-201.16 (A) Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be attached so that they are easily cleanable.
Observed the non-absorbent wall covering material bulging at the top in the non-TCS dry storage room. PIC stated he was aware of this and had the maintenance crew put a work order in to get all of the walls replaced.
Observed a rectangle cutout in the wall by the stackable washer and dryer in the dry storage room, exposing the wood underneath.
Seal or repair the wall so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.
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 two paper towel dispensers out of order (at handsink near the WIC and inside employee restroom). PIC stated he has a work order in with the maintenance crew to have these repaired.
CDI: Both paper towel dispensers were repaired (batteries replaced) while EHS was still typing report.
Jan 28, 2025 A 96 · 8 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
Observed no CFPM at the facility during time of the inspection.
PIC stated they are working on obtaining one soon.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#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
Observed a tray of raw (un-pasteurized) shell eggs stored above a box of pasteurized heavy whipping cream in the WIC.
CDI: PIC moved tray of raw shell eggs back into the raw shell egg box.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods.
Observed a box of unwashed squash stored above multiple containers of commercially made products (Cole slaw, pasta salad, cottage cheese) in the WIC.
CDI: PIC had food employee correct the storage order.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#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.
Observed a rusted blade of the can opener attached to a prep table.
CDI: PIC stated that they have a work order in to replace the can opener.
EHS advised getting a manual can opener for the time being until the new one comes in.
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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf
Observed an opened container of pasteurized heavy cream stored in the WIC without a date mark.
PIC stated that she opened it this morning, and they only use it for breakfast.
CDI: PIC date marked the container with today's date since it'll be held for more than 24 hours.
For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P
Observed a container of commercially made Macaroni salad date marked with an opened date of 1/13. Observed a container of commercially made Tuna salad date marked with an opened date of 1/18. Observed a container of commercially made Cole slaw with an opened date of 1/13. Observed a container of commercially made Potato salad date marked with a DISCARD date of 1/27.
CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded all of the above mentioned TCS food items since the time/temperature window had expired.
EHS went over date-marking rules to make sure PIC was aware.
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 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P
Observed a bottle of surface cleaner/sanitizer stored directly next to stacks of multi-use plates near the serving line.
CDI: PIC moved the bottle to where their chemicals are held, to prevent contamination.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed the 1 sanitizer bucket used in the kitchen full of sink and surface sanitizer not reading anything on sink and surface test strips.
EHS noticed that the sanitizer bucket felt hot to touch.
CDI: PIC dumped the sanitizer bucket and refreshed it with properly concentrated sink and surface sanitizer.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Corrected during inspection
4-803.11 Soiled linens shall be stored and transported to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, and single service and single use items.
Observed a soiled linen stored inside a prep sink and a soiled linen stored on the faucet of the prep sink.
CDI: Food employee removed the soiled linens to prevent contamination.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed the 3-compartment sink not in use due to a water leak.
PIC stated that they have contacted the repairman to come and repair.
Note: All multi-use utensils and equipment are being washed/rinsed/sanitized in the high temp dish machine.
Oct 21, 2024 A 98 · 5 violations
#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 employee health policy posted on wall, but no signed copies of policy available. - CDI - All present employees signed employee health poster as acknowledgment of policy.
For more information on employee health policy, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. - P - Observed employee sanitize a food prep surface with gloved hands, change gloves, and then begin preparing desserts into individually portioned containers without first washing hands. - CDI - Education provided. Employee washed hands and donned new gloves before continuing food prep.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed rusted shelving throughout facility. Replace.
#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 residue and debris on exterior of bulk dry goods containers, such as sugar and flour. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 floors and walls in need of cleaning in hard to reach areas behind shelving in dry storage room. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
Jun 11, 2024 A 96 · 7 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. - P. Observed empty towel dispenser at 1 hand washing sink. CDI - Towels supplied to area by PIC. -0-
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3
REPEAT VIOLATION: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed multiple small glass serving bowls stored as clean with food debris. CDI - Utensils transferred to 3-compartment sink to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160 F as measured by a max/min thermometer. - P. Observed non-functional high temperature sanitizing dish machine. Maximum temperature observed after 6 attempts read at 153 degrees F. PIC advised that the equipment was not in use. Facility will utilize dish machine to wash, rinse and transfer utensils to 3-compartment sink for santizing. A verification visit will be made to ensure repairs to dish machine. -3-
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08.
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed container of oatmeal hot holding between 115-120 degress F. CDI - Food voluntarily discarded by PIC. -0-
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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door propped open.
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Obserbed dead crawling insect on floor in dry goods storage room. -0-
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed over +15 stacked boxes of foods stored directly on floor inside of the walk-in freezer and dry goods storage room. No foodservice distribution received today, according to PIC. -1-
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed recycle bin and compactor sliding doors left open. Keep doors closed after use. -0-
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 black and dark grey build-up throughout the facility’s ceiling vent covers, wall above paper towel dispenser. -0-
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Mar 14, 2019 A 96.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Dec 14, 2018 A 98 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Sep 19, 2018 A 96 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jun 21, 2018 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jan 2, 2018 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Oct 5, 2017 A 98 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jun 30, 2017 A 98 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Mar 24, 2017 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Dec 23, 2016 A 98 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Sep 13, 2016 A 99 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jun 6, 2016 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Feb 10, 2016 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Oct 29, 2015 A 99 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Jul 30, 2015 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Mar 9, 2015 A 99 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Oct 22, 2014 A 99 · details not yet loaded
Violation details for this inspection are not yet loaded on this site. We're still importing older records — check the official county portal for the full report.
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “WILLOW GROVE INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT” or State ID 2060018079). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.