Oct 2, 2026
A 98.5
· 1 violation
#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
Observed commercially processed cole slaw holding in prep unit above 41F. All other TCS items were observed 41F or below (see chart). CDI - PIC placed item on ice and moved location in unit closer to fan. - 1.5 -
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 .
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Mar 4, 2026
A 99.5
· 1 violation
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table.
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Dec 29, 2025
A 99
· 2 violations
#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) 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 . Observed a container of chicken being stored in prep reach in cooler without a date mark. CDI: PIC date marked item which was prepared and frozen last week and thawed yesterday.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 working squeeze bottles of vinegar, and bbq sauces being stored above steam table without labels. Label all working containers of food. REPEAT.
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Sep 16, 2025
A 98.5
· 4 violations
#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 supplies being stored in hand sink basin. CDI: PIC removed items from hand sink.
#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 a food working bottle being used to store hand soap and hand washing sink unlabeled. CDI: PIC labeled bottle of hand soap.
#37 · Food properly labeled: original container
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 several working bottles of vinegar and hot sauces with no labels being stored in corral above steam table. Label all working bottles of food.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 and missing metal flooring near smoker and MFU door which was exposing wood floor beneath. Replace missing and cracked flooring.
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Jun 4, 2025
A 98.5
· 1 violation
#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 baked beans in steam table holding below 135F. CDI - PIC placed beans on smoker and reheated to above 135F. - 1.5 -
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Feb 25, 2025
A 99
· 6 violations
#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed one (1) single serving container of bbq chicken bones stored above clean bin of wash water in 3 compartment sink. Observed one (1) single serving container of Mac and cheese stored on top of steamwell. CDI - PIC disposed of used food containers.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed bin of utensils sitting in water in handsink. CDI - PIC removed bin from handsink at start of inspection.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . PIC provided thermometer for calibration with EHS thermometer. During calibration, thermometer displayed a low battery alert and could not be effectively calibrated or used to check food temperatures. A verification will occur no later than 03/07/2025.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed two (2) flies enter establishment through sales window during inspection. Mesh windows and doors were closed and in good repair throughout MFU except during times of sales. Keep windows and doors closed and/or protected by mesh curtains or insect screens to prevent pest entry.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed multiple (approximately seven) clean utensils in bin of room temperature water in handsink at start of inspection. PIC stated that utensils were clean and being held as replacements. CDI - PIC dumped out water and placed utensils on adjacent drying mat to dry. In use utensils can be kept in properly maintained TCS food, at clean cutting boards and ambient storage after use for 4 hours or less, or water that is maintained at at 135 degrees. Store unused clean utensils dry.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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 two (2) flattened cardboard boxes beneath non slip mats in smoker area. Remove absorbent material as needed.
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Jul 26, 2024
A 99.5
· 1 violation
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 damaged metal flooring in screened in area of MFU. PIC stated he plans to repair soon. Repair.
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Mar 13, 2024
A 100
· 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
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Dec 28, 2023
A 97.5
· 2 violations
#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed cooked pork in walk in cooler from the previous day at 43 degrees. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded large container of cooked pork that did not quickly cool within 6 hours.
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 .
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
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 dense layers of cooked pork from the previous day covered with a metal sheet pan in walk in cooler at 43F. Cooked pork did not properly cool within 6 hours. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded cooked pork that did not quickly cool. EHS discussed improved cooling methods with PIC.
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 .
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Oct 27, 2023
A 99
· 4 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P: Unwashed cabbage and onion in direct contact with shelves of WIC. CDI- food removed from direct contact with shelves.
#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: Found canned beans just opened and cooling in WIC, tightly covered. Beans were 70.0 F. Found Cole slaw just prepped, cooling in WIC at 57.0 F, tightly covered. CDI : Both moved to blast chiller. Slaw began cooling at compliant rate. Beans dropped 1 degree after one hour. Beans uncovered and dropped 5.0 F in 40 minutes; still a non compliant rate. Beans transferred to shallow pan and cooled to 36.0 F in 20 minutes.
Found commercial potato salad containers cooling in prep cooler on MFU, 45.0 F. CDI- moved to WIC to continue cooling. Do not place TCS food into MFU coolers until 41.0 F or below.
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#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
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. Utensils stored in container with loose debris in bottom.
#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. WIC shelving with build-up beginning.
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Jun 15, 2023
A 99
· 2 violations
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Cleaned utensils left in water bucket overnight.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
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. Single use cups stored on or less than 6 inches off floor of MFU.
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Feb 8, 2023
A 99.5
· 1 violation
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5
Follow-up verification required
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf : Facility could not produce required procedures. Verification within 10 days.
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Oct 28, 2022
A 100
· 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
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May 19, 2022
A 95.5
· 3 violations
#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.: Steamer bucket with dried food attached, stored as clean. CDI- sent back to dish machine, scrubbed and run thru cycle. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 .
#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: Cooked ribs, hot dogs, chicken, Cole slaw above 41.0 F on MFU. Refer to temperature chart. CDI- voluntarily discarded. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 .
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety: Heated corn on the cob from previous night not date marked. Opened hot dogs not date marked from previous day. CDI-dated with previous day’s date.
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: Collards dated 5/12. CDI- discarded voluntarily. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 .
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Jan 25, 2022
A 96.5
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Jul 16, 2021
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Apr 23, 2021
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Oct 30, 2020
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Feb 19, 2020
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Jul 12, 2019
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May 3, 2019
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Feb 7, 2019
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Sep 22, 2018
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Apr 20, 2018
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