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NameDAVIDSON COLLEGE VAIL COMMONS CAFETERIA
Address102 NELSON LN
 
City/State/ZIP
DAVIDSON NC 28036
Premise Type6 - Edu. Food Service
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments6 hour TPHC - Salad Bar (Temp logs are kept in a notebook) 4 hour TPHC - Pizza Bar, Catering Events

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 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed several carts and trash cans blocking a back kitchen hand sink. CDI - Items were removed.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed three dented cans in dry storage. CDI - Items were removed to be returned to the supplier.
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready-to-eat items in the walk-in cooler.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed chicken salad cool 0 degrees after 1 hour. CDI - Item was moved to the walk-in blast chiller to rapidly cool.
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed no TPHC procedure for the pizza bar. CDI - EHS provided during inspection and a form for catering events.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed chemicals stored above paper towels and toilet paper. CDI - Chemicals were moved to the bottom shelf.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 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 chicken salad attempting to cool in a deep plastic tub with a lab. CDI - Item was moved to the blast chiller to rapidly cool.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed a light gap on the middle and bottom of the back kitchen door.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed one box of cans on the floor of dry storage.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 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 a flour scoop handle submerged in the product.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P Observed a spray hose for the 3-compartment sink hanging well below the flood rim. CDI - Item was placed on a hook.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee ice cream stored above food inside the walk-in freezer.