Oct 13, 2026
A 99.5
· 3 violations
#40 · Personal cleanliness
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed staff member in kitchen not wearing hair net. Needs hair net.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5
4-901.11(A) After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall not be used until air dried or adequately drained before contact with food. Observed some metal pans wet stacked under prep table. Needs to be air dried before stacking.
#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 debris build up on top and edges of dish machine. Needs cleaning.
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Jun 10, 2026
A 97.5
· 5 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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).
Observed corn, chili, and rice in WIC with no date labels. CDI - appropriated date labels were added.
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 .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −1
Repeat violation
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed handles in contact with food in large cereal bins. Needs to be stored with handles above the top of the food. REPEAT.
#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
4-903.11(B)(1) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Observed wet stacked metal pans under prep table. Needs to be air dried.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
4-501.16 (A) Do not use a warewashing sink for handwashing. Observed employee rinse hands at 3-comp sink. 3-compartment sink shall not be used for handwashing. Need to use handsink and follow handwashing procedures.
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee keys stored on covered slicer and employee water stored next to slicer on the table. Needs to be stored in area designated for employee possessions.
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Dec 9, 2025
A 98.5
· 6 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. Observed food debris on the inside of 4 pairs of tongs stored as clean. CDI- Tongs were moved to dirty dish area to be cleaned.
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 .
#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 bread crumbs and brown sugar missing labels. Needs labels.
#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 container of salt and bag of sugar stored on the floor in dry storage. Needs to be stored off the floor.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed handles in contact with dry rice and sugar in large rolling bins. Needs to be stored with the handle out of contact with food. REPEAT.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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 box of plates stored on floor in dry storage. Observed box of napkins stored on floor in storage room. Needs to be stored off the floor.
#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 of debris on top of dish machine. Needs cleaning.
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Aug 20, 2025
A 98
· 4 violations
#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties
Corrected during inspection
2-103.11(A-P) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. Persons unnecessary to the food establishment are not allowed in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -Pf
Observed nursing staff enter kitchen with no hair net and go to the WIC to pour a cup of orange juice. Employee did not wash hands. EHS asked PIC if this person was considered part of the kitchen staff, to which the PIC answered no.
Staff unnecessary to food establishment are not to be participating in kitchen. Staff are allowed in on brief visits in tours if PIC ensures they are held to food code rules.
CDI - PIC discussed this with the staff member during visit.
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.
#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 nursing staff enter kitchen and pour juice in WIC with out washing hands at any point from entrance to kitchen to exit. Needs to be excluded from kitchen and if allowed under PIC supervision must follow food code. CDI- Situation was addressed with PIC and staff member.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed RTE cooked vegetable stored under unwashed produce in walk in cooler. CDI, EHS educated PIC on notated rule and RTE vegetables were relocated above unwashed produce. REPEAT.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed plastic cup being used as scoop salt stored in dry storage area. Observed scoop handle in contact with food in rice and flour. Needs to be stored with handles not in contact with food. REPEAT.
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Apr 11, 2025
A 98
· 5 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed RTE pies stored under unwashed produce in walk in cooler. CDI, EHS educated PIC on notated rule and RTE pies were relocated above unwashed produce. -General comment.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed dry goods can and bag of sugar stored on floor in dry storage area. -General comment.
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed plastic cups being used as scoops in cereal stored in dry storage area.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
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 debris build up on top of dish machine.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
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 dust accumulation to ceiling vent stored above dish machine. Observed black build up on flooring under dish machine. Clean.
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Jan 16, 2025
A 97.5
· 6 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed minor pink build up on inside chute of ice machine. -General comment.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Repeat 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. Observed a package of pre-boiled eggs opened in walk in cooler with no date mark. CDI, PIC date marked TCS food item for date it was opened.
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 non commercial chicken salad with a date mark expiration of 1/3/25 in walk in cooler. CDI, TCS food item was voluntarily discarded by 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored in closed cereal containers in dry storage area. -General comment.
#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. Observed no testing mechanism for newly installed high temperature dish machine. VR required.
#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 cleaning needed to top of dish machine. -General comment.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 detailed cleaning needed to flooring under ice machine and lower walling near main entrance door. Observed heavy dust accumulation to ceiling vent stored over dish machine.
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Aug 13, 2024
A 99.5
· 2 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
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 opened package of Bologna and precooked ham chub not date marked in walk in cooler. CDI, PIC date marked TCS food items for date TCS foods were opened.
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 .
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-303.11 (A) (B) Cleaning agents and chemical sanitizers that are used to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.-Pf
Observed chemical sanitizer for dish machine not pumping into machine. VR required.
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf
Observed facility not able to locate test strips for chemical dish machine. VR required.
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Jun 12, 2024
A 99
· 1 violation
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −1
Repeat 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 oatmeal, Salisbury steak, and spaghetti meat cooling tightly covered in walk in cooler. CDI, oatmeal voluntarily discarded. Plastic on Salisbury steak and spaghetti meat vented to allot rapid cooling.
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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Jan 25, 2024
A 99.5
· 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed pink build up on ice machine chute.
#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 ham/cheese sandwich, roast beef sandwich, and cooked sausage cooling in walk in cooler tightly covered. CDI, plastic was removed from covering foods until cooling process was complete.
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 .
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 1 box of food stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
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Sep 8, 2023
A 99
· 4 violations
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P. Observed cooked sausage patties hot holding below 135F located on steam well. CDI, cooked sausage patties were reheated to above 165F.
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 .
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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 1 box of single service to-go styrofoam containers stored on the floor in main kitchen.
#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. Observed no approached max/min thermometer or high temperature testing strips for the high temperature dish machine that facility uses. EHS will make a verification visit in 10 days. Facility can either acquire a high temperature thermometer for the dish machine OR high temperature testing strips to be in compliance with notated rule.
#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 minor pink build up the outside of ice machine chute.
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May 31, 2023
A 98.5
· 3 violations
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5
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 steamer table with pooling water/grease build-up. Repair leaking steamer. Observed food debris/crumbs at the back of drawers in dining room.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed dumpster rusted through. Dumpster needs replacing.
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed trash on ground behind dumpster, and doors open. Keep dumpster doors closed, and trash picked up.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 doors and walls need sanding and repainting where no longer easily cleanable. Floors behind equipment with food debris.
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Mar 9, 2023
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Dec 7, 2022
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Aug 16, 2022
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Mar 28, 2022
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Nov 19, 2021
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Jul 29, 2021
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Apr 9, 2021
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Dec 8, 2020
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Jan 28, 2020
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Oct 21, 2019
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Aug 12, 2019
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May 17, 2019
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Jan 30, 2019
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Dec 13, 2018
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Jul 6, 2018
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May 10, 2018
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Mar 5, 2018
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Jul 17, 2017
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Feb 27, 2017
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Dec 1, 2016
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May 25, 2016
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May 12, 2014
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