NEW CENTURY ORIENTAL MEAT MARKET

Sep 22, 2026 A 94 · 7 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present with active ANSI food protection manager certification. At least 1 employee with active certification must be present during all hours of operation. REPEAT For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#11 · Food obtained from approved source −2

Repeat violation

3-201.11 (F) Safe handling instructions must appear on the label of all raw meat and poultry as specified in Law. Raw goat and raw beef in retail freezer were packaged and did not have safe handling instructions on the packages. REPEAT

#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 Spray bottle of chlorine sanitizer measured 0 ppm chlorine on test strip. CDI - PIC added bleach to bottle until it measured 50 ppm. 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

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Wiping cloth in bucket of sanitizer that measured 0 ppm chlorine. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution at appropriate concentration when in between uses. 0 pts.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Repeat violation

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Cutting board has heavy cut marks and needs to be replaced. REPEAT

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Clean inside display cooler, shelves of walk-in cooler and on shelves in meat prep area. Clean these areas more frequently. 0 pts.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

Repeat violation

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Leaks at faucet handles of 3-compartment sink. Repair leaks. REPEAT

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May 14, 2026 A 93.5 · 7 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC does not have active ANSI food protection manager certification. REPEAT For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#11 · Food obtained from approved source −1

3-201.11 (F) Safe handling instructions must appear on the label of all raw meat and poultry as specified in Law. Packages of raw meat in retail coolers do not have safe handling instructions on them

#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 All raw meat in display case (pork belly, beef, whole chicken, pork bones, duck wings) measured 45-60F. Pork kidneys, duck wings, pork bones, and pork tongue in retail cooler measured 51-58F. CDI - PIC moved all raw meat to walk-in cooler. Manager also called refrigeration technician and he said he will be here today to fix both coolers. Follow up visit to be done Monday to check that they are repaired. 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 .

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Chlorine sanitizer bottle measured above 200 ppm chlorine. CDI - PIC diluted sanitizer to 100 ppm.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Replace small cutting board that is extremely worn. REPEAT // 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Repair meat case and retail cooler. Walk-in freezer was also not working and not being used.

#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. Clean low shelves and inside refrigeration units. 0 pts.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

Repeat violation

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Fix drip at 3-compartment sink faucet. REPEAT

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Feb 16, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present with active ANSI food protection manager certification. REPEAT For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

Follow-up verification required

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Thin probe thermometer needed in meat market. Meat market only has dial thermometer. VR - Verification required within 10 days that establishment has thin probe thermometer.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace rusted shelves in walk-in freezer. REPEAT // 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Replace small cutting board that has heavy cut marks. REPEAT

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Repair leaks at 3-compartment sink. 0 pts.

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Sep 16, 2025 A 95.5 · 7 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. No employee present with active ANSI food protection manager certification. REPEAT For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#11 · Food obtained from approved source −1

Corrected during inspection

3-201.11 (F) Safe handling instructions must appear on the label of all raw meat and poultry as specified in Law. No safe handling instructions on packages of raw meat. CDI - PIC began putting labels on packages.

#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 4 packages of raw beef tripe measured 73F on speed rack. Employee stated they forgot to put them in the cooler and they were out an hour and a half. CDI - Employee moved packages to walk-in cooler. 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 .

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. 3 live roaches observed in department during inspection. Maintain premises free of pests. Establishment has monthly pest control invoices with last visit in August.

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. Fly swatted observed on prep table. Do not store fly swatted or other items that can contaminate food on prep tables. 0 pts.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Shelves in walk-in freezer are beginning to rust. Replace rusted shelves. // 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. 1 small cutting board is heavily scratched and needs to be replaced. 0 pts.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

6-202.11 Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs in areas of exposed food, equipment, utensils, linens or single-use articles. Lights in department are missing shields. Replace missing light shields. 0 pts.

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Mar 12, 2025 A 97 · 4 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present during time of inspection. **REPEAT** -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed water leaks in WIC and display case. **REPEAT** -1-

#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 build up on all equipments in the facility. Needs to be cleaned.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

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 build up on floors around the display line and fish cooler. More thorough and increased cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -1- 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 cracked floor tiles throughout. Repeat

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Nov 7, 2024 A 95.5 · 6 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present during time of inspection. **REPEAT** -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. OBSERVED beef stored directly in hand sink. CDI. PIC removed.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thermometer in the facility during inspection. CDI. PIC ordered one.

#40 · Personal cleanliness −1

Repeat violation

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee prepping food without a hair cover. Needs to wear one when working with food. REPEAT

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed water leaks in WIC and display case. **REPEAT** -1-

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

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 build up on floors around the display line and fish cooler. More thorough and increased cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -1- 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 cracked floor tiles throughout. Repeat

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Aug 14, 2024 A 96.5 · 5 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM present during time of inspection. **REPEAT** -1- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying pests in dishpit area. -0-

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

Repeat violation

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee prepping food without a hair cover. Needs to wear one when working with food. REPEAT

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed water leaks in WIC and display case. **REPEAT** -1-

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Repeat violation

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 build up on floors around the display line and fish cooler. More thorough and increased cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -1- 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 cracked floor tiles throughout. Repeat

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Apr 10, 2024 A 95.5 · details not yet loaded