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NameMOM & POP COUNTRY STORE
Address2168 E HWY 24
 
City/State/ZIP
BEULAVILLE NC 28518
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyDuplin
Inspection Date 4/6/2026
Final Score @ Grade
86 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No Yes No 2-102.11 Person in charge (PIC) Demonstration of Knowledge (Pf). PIC unable to demonstrate knowledge by one of 3 ways: being a CFPM, having no priority violations during the inspection or being able to answer questions relating to foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of the NC Food Code. CDI: Priority violations corrected.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) - Person in charge does not have a food safety certification to qualify as a CFPM.
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) Employee observed putting on gloves without first washing hands. Employees must wash hands before putting on gloves to begin food preparation. CDI: Education provided. Employee washed hands then put on gloves.
9 2 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands (P) Observed employee touch hot dog bun with bare hands. CDI: Education provided. Employee prompted to wash hands and put on gloves.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) Dead cockroaches observed on floors. Cockroach egg casings observed on top shelf in storage room and signs of feces droppings in bathroom cabinets. Effectively control pests with routine cleaning of the facility and using a professional pest control operator.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.11 (A), (B), and (D) Equipment and Utensils Storing (C) Food equipment stored on dusty shelving dusty. Store containers and any other food equipment on clean surfaces where they are not exposed to dust or splash.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11 (A) and (C) Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing (C) Debris and dust in boxes of foodservice gloves. Store single-use articles in a clean place, protected to prevent contamination.
46 0.50 Gloves used properly No No No 3-304.15 (B) - (D) Gloves, Use Limitations (C) Observed employee leave food preparation area with gloves on and return with same gloves for food prep. Gloves should only be used for one task and discarded when damaged, soiled, or when interruptions occur during food preparation procedures.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification (C) Domestic freezer & refrigerator, food processor and George Foreman Grill standards for type of use. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Refrigerator door gaskets in poor repair. Surfaces of countertops and cabinets worn. Water heater leaking.
48 1 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No Yes No 4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency (C) Dust and debris on dishwashing sink drainboard. A warewashing sink shall be cleaned before and after each time used.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Refrigerator doors unclean. Dust and uncleanliness on cabinets, drawers and shelving.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 (B) Leak pipe etc. not imminent threat. Three compartment sink water valve leaking; repair is needed. Water standing in can wash; cover drain pad to prevent rainwater from collecting.
53 1 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No Yes No 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C) Restroom toilet and sink fixtures unclean.
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C) No drain plug in dumpster. The dumpster drain hole should have a plug.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) Floor tiles missing and damaged. Ceiling tiles damaged. Ceiling paint peeling in restrooms. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Floors very unclean throughout store. Remove clutter on floor to facilitate cleaning and clean floors thoroughly.