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NameCHIP'S CAFE
Address1876 WEST MEMORIAL HIGHWAY
 
City/State/ZIP
UNION GROVE NC 28689
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyIredell
Inspection Date 8/21/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General CommentsEnsure carpet is removed from WIC

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C). Observed PIC is not serve safe. At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager. REPEAT
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf). Observed Soap not available at hand sinks. Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. Pf. CDI: soap provided 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf). Observed Floor drain cover at hand sink. Maintain access to hand sinks. Hand sinks may only be used for handwashing. Pf
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf). Observed Soiled Potato slicer and thermometers. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. CDI: items moved to dish machine
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P). Observed all Food in prep unit at 54F, cut lettuce, sliced tomato, cole slaw, cheese, deli ham, food held for unknown time. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. P. CDI: all food voluntarily discarded See item #33
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P). Observed in 2 door cooler milk opened without a date. Discard the food requiring date labels once the time/temperature window has expired, if it is not labeled, or if the label is incorrect. P. CDI: food voluntarily discarded REPEAT
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Separation - Storage (P). Observed Chemical spray bottle at prep table. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored to not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P. CDI: chemical moved to designated location
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No No .4-301.11 Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities - Equipment (Pf). Observed prep unit holds food at 54F. Provide equipment in number and capacity to achieve cooling, heating, and holding temperatures. Pf VERIFICATION WITHIN 10 DAYS
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C). Observed employee handling food in cook line without Hairnet. Use head coverings, beard guards, and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
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. Observed blender for house hold use only on prep table in the back kitchen. Except for toasters, mixers, microwave ovens, water heaters, and hoods, food equipment shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s intended use and certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited certification program. REPEAT
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C). Observed soil build on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking and cooling equipment throughout establishment; gaskets, shelves; and range hood. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of soil residue. REPEAT
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 PLUMBING SYSTEM maintained in good repair. C. Observed the following hand sink by 2 comp does not drain properly; Damaged urinal handle in men’s restroom
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C). Observed the following: Non functioning light at back storage; damaged cove base; and cracked tiles throughout establishment; Stain in ceiling tile in women’s restroom; Damaged ceiling light in men’s restroom. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. 6-501.16 Drying Mops (C). Observed Wet mop with the head touching the floor at mop sink. After use, mops shall be placed in a position to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C). Observed Soil build up on floor; dust in ceiling fans throughout establishment. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. REPEAT
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C). Observed Employee belonging in few areas. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.