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NameRICE BOX
Address7558 HWY 73 SUITE 1O6
 
City/State/ZIP
DENVER NC 28037
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyLincoln
Inspection Date 6/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) Only 1 hand wash sink was being used as storage this time. Do not use the hand-wash sink for anything other than hand washing. Improvement, stayed at 1/2 credit The PIC removed the items and was educated
15 1.50 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11 - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation: 1 bowl of Raw chicken was stored above the RTE and produce in the WIC CDI - The PIC moved the raw food to the bottom shelf and was educated on the subject
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 - Thawing: Shrimp was thawing in a bowl of water at 68°F. Provide running water to thaw properly. CDI - The PIC turned on the water, and it was submerged.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 - Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food: Oils, seasonings, spices, sauces, and other foods were not labeled. Foods removed from original containers and placed in another must be labeled with a name Improvement since last inspection, with some labeled, stayed at 1/2 credit
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 - Food Storage: Food in the WIF was being stored on the floor. Foods must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground Improvement since the last inspection in the quantity of food. Stayed at 1/2 credit
45 1 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-502.13 - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles, Use Limitation: Single-use containers were in dry ingredients, being used as scoops, and being used to measure how much of an item to use. Single-use containers cant not be reused.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Racks throughout the kitchen, especially in the WIC, are rusted. Replace/repair the racks to be in good repair 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification (C) Several containers in the WIF are not food-grade. The garden hose sprayer that is attached to the 3-comp sink is not food-grade or sanitation certified. Replace/remove the containers and garden hose sprayer. Only use food-grade and sanitation-certified products
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) The hood is soiled. The floors in the WIC and WIF are soiled. The gaskets on most units are soiled. Clean at a frequency that prevents build up
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 Designated Areas - Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking / smoking (C) Drinks are across several prep tables and the cook line. Provide a designated are for personal drinks and provide them with lids and straws