May 27, 2026
B 87
· 10 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.15 Only wash hands in handwashing sink. -Pf-/2-301.12 (A),(B) (C) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel) and use a clean barrier such as a disposable paper towel when touching surfaces such as a manually operated faucet handle to avoid recontaminating hands. -P- Observed food employee (Los primos) wash hands prep sink and not use soap. After food employee moved to handsink, food employee did not use a barrier to turn off the faucet. -CDI- EHS intervened and educated food employee on where to wash and then again to educate food employee on using a barrier to turn off the faucet and food employee properly washed hands. -0-
For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf- Observed no paper towels at multiple handsinks. -CDI- PIC replenished paper towel supply. -1-
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P- Observed no sanitizer dispensing from 3-comp sink. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY 5/29/26**. **FACILITY TO USE 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY W/R/S UNTIL REPAIRS CAN BE MADE.** **REPEAT** -3-
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
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed multiple items cold holding above 41F in el pastor chilango RIC. Observed multiple items cold holding above 41F in Papayo cooler. Refer to temperature chart. Observed ambient air above 41F. Observed ambient air of some RICs that did not currently have any food stored above 41F, however, these coolers were assigned to MFUs or other SK users. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items above 41F. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** **ALL COOLERS THAT ARE ASSIGNED OUT TO VENDORS MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW AT FOLLOW UP VISIT.** **REPEAT** -3-
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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 missing date marks at el pastor chilango on refried beans and sliced tomatoes, missing date marks at churrorocker on milk and heavy cream, goudas with no date marking on milk and heavy cream. Observed chicken soup at Papaya’s shelving in WIC date marked 1/15/26. Observed frozen cooked ribs for el pollazo with no date marks. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items past date mark and properly date marked items. **REPEAT** -3-
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 .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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 Gouda’s not meeting cooling parameters from items prepared prior day such as 2 large containers of Mac and cheese sauce found above 70F and 1 container of chili at 49F. Observed one container of chicken wings that per PIC, were prepared today at 51 and 58F cooling in RIC with lids, stacked on top of one another. Observed Los primos preparing food and not properly cooling items or using the blast chiller. Los primos was prepared large quantities of marinated chicken and pork chops, preparing to place them in WIC in large bus tubs or other types of plastic containers with lids and placing them on top of other items with lids in 3-door RIC to cool. Los primos was also preparing large quantities of cooked ribs and placing them in bus tubs, densely packed, leaving them out at ambient air for extended amounts of time and preparing to place them in 3-door RIC to complete the cooling process. Observed marinated chicken prepared by el pollazo cooling in WIC in closed-off plastic grade food bags inside of boxes. Observed housemade salsas at Papayo in RIC above 70F. Commissary PIC stated that PIC was there more than 2 hours ago but stated that she was unaware that he was making any housemade sauces. -CDI- EHS Educated PIC on cooling methods. Items that did not meet cooling parameters were voluntarily discarded. Other items placed in blast chiller to facilitate rapid cooling. Commissary PIC must ensure that facilities are properly cooling items and using blast chiller when necessary, especially for those who have only RICs. Blast chiller must remain functional. -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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
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 wooden tortilla press stored in dry storage area. Remove.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed ice machine not functioning. Observed some empty RIC’s not holding at 41F or below. Repair or replace. Observed blast chiller not properly functioning. Must be repaired within 3 days and any RICs assigned to MFUs/SKs/other vendors must be repaired by follow up visit. **REPEAT** -0.5-
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 rusted shelving throughout. Observed paper towels being used as mats on dish storage shelves. Replace rusted shelving and remove paper towels.
4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed 3-comp sink in need of recaulking/resealing to wall. Repair.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. - Pf - PIC no chlorine sanitizer test strips for dish machine. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** **REPEAT** -1-
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
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 buildup on the exterior of equipment, piping underneath sinks, and shelving throughout facility. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -0.5-
#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 floors peeling and damaged throughout facility. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area. Repair.
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 throughout facility. Observed wet floors in 2 of the dry storage areas. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. **REPEAT** -1-
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Jun 4, 2025
A 90
· 16 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. - P - Observed vendor employee (No Forks Given) going back and forth between prepping food and the PIC’s office to translate without changing gloves and washing hands before beginning to prep food again. - CDI - Education provided. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. - Pf - Observed handsink between stations 2 and 3 blocked by table upon arrival. Employee moved table to allow access to handsink. Also observed handsink at the end of the cook line torn from the wall. Repair. - VR - Verification required within 10 days to ensure handsink has been repaired and is accessible.
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. - P - Observed one container of moldy rice in RIC (BB’s Crabcakes). - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded adulterated rice.
#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 raw shell eggs stored above RTE sour cream in RIC (Slide Thru Eats) and raw gyro meat stored above cheese in RIC (Tasty Halal). - CDI - PIC contacting vendors to correct 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 −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P - REPEAT - Observed 0ppm chlorine sanitizer at dish machine. PIC found kink in the piping and fixed the issue. - CDI - Chlorine sanitizer concentrations of 100ppm observed after repair.
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
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P - Observed various TCS items holding above 41F in RIC (BB’s crabcakes) (see temperature chart). Per PIC, vendor has not been to commissary today so food has been in unit for more than 4 hours. PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS items in unit. - VR - Verification required within 3 days to ensure unit has been 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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
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 various food items lacking required date mark labels in multiple vendor RICs (Tasty Halal, Papayos Catering, Goudas). PIC stated she would discuss issue with vendors. - VR - Verification required within 3 days to ensure items have been discarded by vendors and a proper date marking system is in place.
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
Corrected during inspection
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. - Pf - Observed one unlabeled spray bottle of a dark purple chemical identified as degreaser by PIC. - CDI - PIC labeled bottle ‘degreaser.’
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed small fruit flies throughout the facility. Contact licensed pest control operator to treat for flies.
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed multiple dead roaches in facility. Remove dead insects more frequently.
#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. - Observed vendor employee (Papayos Catering) cutting cactus without first washing the vegetable. Ensure all vegetables are washed prior to prep.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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 wooden tortilla press stored in dry storage area. Remove.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed multiple empty RIC’s not holding at 41F or below. Repair.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. - Pf - PIC unable to provide chlorine sanitizer test strips for dish machine. - VR - Verification required within 10 days to ensure test strips have been obtained.
#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 buildup on the exterior of equipment, piping underneath sinks, and shelving throughout facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. - Observed a leak at the prewash sink next to dish machine and at faucet of 3 compartment sink. Repair.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed dumpster lids and doors open. Maintain lids and doors closed.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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. - REPEAT - Observed floors peeling and damaged throughout facility. Repair.
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 throughout facility. Clean and increase cleaning frequency to maintain clean.
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