A97

AUNTIE ANNES PRETZELS

11025 CAROLINA PLACE PY, Pineville, NC 28134

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060021871

Latest gradeA (97)

Last inspectedOct 9, 2026

Inspections on record25

On record sinceOct 28, 2013

Score history

Oct 28, 2013Higher is betterOct 9, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 9, 2026 A 97 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: -Leaking RIC has been repaired. -EHS also advised PIC on how to properly clean the inside of the ice machine; ensure ALL ice is drained. Do not cover ice with tarp and sanitize equipment, which may lead to contamination with sanitizer. Abide by process and frequency outlined by the ice machine manufacturer. Due to incorrect code at the last inspection, this violation has not been marked as a repeat. A follow up visit may be made to reassess ice machine condition between inspections. -EHS noted a direct plumbing connection with the 3 compartment sink drainage. Due to 2014 State position statement allowing for previously approved direct plumbing connections, this configuration is compliant. Establishment was permitted in 2006. -Pretzel hotdogs in display case on TPHC. Procedure form is kept at desk in back.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed blender stored as clean on rack in front of RIC with visible food debris on outside of basin and inside of lid. CDI- Both parts returned to 3 comp sink for re-w/r/s. (-3) *See general comment* 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed dark residue inside ice machine, on inside lip of metal shield. EHS had lengthy discussion with PIC about the frequency and process of ice machine cleaning. PIC is advised to use proper process and frequency.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

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 portioned cups of tomato sauce inside back RIC. CDI- EHS confirmed prep date of last evening with PIC/GM and prep employee. Employee date marked the container holding sauces. (-0)

#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 wall mounted clean dish rack above 3 compartment sink with visible grease residue and food debris. Clean and maintain greater cleaning frequency so clean dishes are not recontaminated. PIC states they will clear the rack and complete this today. (-0)

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Mar 10, 2026 A 95 · 5 violations

Inspector comments: TPHC in front display case.

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting

Follow-up verification required

10 DAY VR. 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF Observed no verification method for ensuring staff is trained in the employee health policy. Staff do respond correctly to questions and have educational resource available. PIC should ensure all food handlers have signed and read the agreement, and return signed copies to EHS via text or email within 10 days. (-0) Form here: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/ftrdv7k6rd/food-employee-reporting-agreement Spanish version: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/kwwtzglzzd/food-employee-reporting-agreement---spanish

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Follow-up verification required

3 DAY VR. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed dark buildup on inside lip of ice machine. EHS will return within 10 days to verify item is corrected. (-1.5)

#19 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Corrected during inspection

3-403.11 (A),(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed unsalted butter in microwave at 68F. PIC states the intention is to soften gradually by leaving in microwave while awaiting the completion of final reheat to 165F for hot holding, with no tracking for time. EHS advises the butter needs to be held at 41F and below, or reheated to 165F within 2 hours. CDI- Butter reheated to >165F for hot holding. EHS advises PIC to slice off only as much butter as needed for rapid reheating, and not store it for extended and untracked time periods in the danger zone above 41F, and below 165F. (-0)

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −3

Repeat violationFollow-up verification required

REPEAT. 10 DAY VR. 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no written procedures for TPHC onsite. PIC should send completed copy to EHS via text or email within 10 days. (-3) Spanish form: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/jb7hdwsqqk/tphc-template-spanish English form: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/pvtc855zds/tphc-template-english

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed minor leak inside two door RIC with water being caught in bucket. No contamination to food observed. No escalation of points due to improvement to equipment since last inspection; ice machine has been repaired. Repair leak at earliest opportunity. (-0.5)

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Jul 16, 2025 A 95.5 · 5 violations

Inspector comments: TCS foods in display case held on TPHC.

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT. 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed expired ServSafe credential for PIC. No CFPM onsite during inspection. (-1) For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

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 multiple TCS foods in back RIC expired yesterday, 07/15. CDI- PIC voluntarily disposes of expired pepperoni, hot dogs, and shredded cheese. (-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 .

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed time labels on display case indicating TPHC and PIC states the goal is to dispose of unsold TCS foods inside case hourly. No written procedures for TPHC were onsite. CDI- EHS provides form and explains procedures to staff present. Form should be filled out at available by next inspection. (-1.5) English form: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/pvtc855zds/tphc-template-english Spanish form: https://mecknc.widen.net/s/jb7hdwsqqk/tphc-template-spanish

#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 unlabeled milk product decanted into shaker-bottle inside RIC. CDI- PIC labels items as personal use. (-0)

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed missing side panel on ice machine with exposed fan blades and inside mechanics. Also observed leak inside back RIC with bucket used to catch water. No contamination to food observed. Repair and earliest opportunity. (-0.5)

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Mar 12, 2025 A 96.5 · 6 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Corrected during inspection

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed PIC certification expired in 2024. CDI by instruction . For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed pepperoni pretzel and cheese sauce hot held below 135 degrees F. CDI, foods 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf - Observed spray bottle of cleaner not labeled. CDI, cleaner labeled. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P - Observed cleaning agent located on shelf over clean equipment. CDI, chemical relocated for proper storage.

#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. Observed watch worn on wrist of food employee.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 bottom shelf of storage rack not maintaining clean equipment 6 inches from ground and equipment was stored 4 inches from ground.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed some ceiling lights not functioning. Replace burnt out bulbs to ensure sufficient lighting intensity provided .

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Aug 28, 2024 A 97.5 · 4 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed food employee turn faucet off with bare hands after washing. CDI, employee rehashed and used towel to turn faucet off.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-702.11 Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use, after cleaning.-P - Observed utensil dropped on floor but not properly manually washed at 3 compartment sink before sanitizing. Employee didn’t rinse after scrubbing with detergent. CDI, employee to rewash and proper use of 3 compartment sink discussed with PIC during manual ware washing. 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 .

#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 flour stored on ground behind front counter.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed quat sanitizer bucket testing below required concentration behind front counter.

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Feb 12, 2024 A 98.5 · 4 violations

#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 out-of-date Vomit & Diarrheal poster and no other written procedures. -CDI handed PIC update poster in English & Spanish.

#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 in-use sanitizer solution measuring below 0PPM. CDI-PIC discarded solution and refilled with proper concentrated sanitizer measuring above 150PPM 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed stored clean metal and plastic tongs with food debris still present. CDI-PIC properly rewash items in 3-comp-sink.

#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 three spice containers without labels. CDI-PIC placed proper label on items.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

Corrected during inspection

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 stored clean metal food trays on lower rack of drying cart which was less then 2inches above the floor located next to garbage. CDI-PIC corrected the height of rack. CDI-PIC rewashed metal trays. 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed four clear containers wet stacked on drying shelf. CDI-PIC rewashed containers and let air dry properly on shelf.

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Aug 10, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. -Pf. Observed spray bottle of disinfectant without label. CDI - PIC added label.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed cracked and chipped plastic tray stored with clean equipment. CDI - PIC discarded.

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Apr 19, 2023 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded