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NameSONIC #5374
Address1509 EAST 11TH STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
SILER CITY NC 27344
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyChatham
Inspection Date 4/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsObserved good handwashing during inspection. Great job! Restrooms observed clean. EHS and PIC discussed the importance of all food employees knows reporting of symptoms and illnesses to PIC. Review required employee health template with all employees often. Three ring binder with the following food educational brochures given: Food employee reporting agreement, Vomiting & Diarrhea Clean-up Plan, I'm gloving it, Food thermometer calibration tips, Food Code Fact Sheet #20, Time as a Public Health Control Guidelines, Prevent Bare Hand Contact, Top 5 CDC Risks Factors Contributing to Foodborne Illness, Employee Health Policy Requirements Poster, Proper Holding Temperatures, Multilanguage Wash Your Hands sticker, Cool Food Fast for Food Safety and Cooling log. Also, digital food meat thermometer given to operator. Educational items were discussed.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. P Observed ice cream mix (two bags) cold holding in bottom of ice cream machine at 43F for over 4 hours. Ice cream mix is considered adulterated and was voluntarily discarded in small 3 vat utensil sink by PIC. CDI.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity to achieve cooling, heating, and holding temperatures. Pf Observed ice cream machine holding an ambient air temperature of 41F but not maintaining TCS food (ice cream mix) at 41F or less in cold holding. Repair unit by April 30, 2026 at noon or before. Email barry.oldham@chathamcountync.gov photo of ambient air temperature 36-38F or a service repair report that left ice cream machine is working correctly. Verification required.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee wearing a ring with stone on finger of hand. Remove unapproved ring. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards, and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed food employees preparing food uncovered food without wearing hair restraints that covers and restrains hair. Wear hair restraints that effectively covers and restrains hair.
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) Observed ice machine gaskets missing on doors. Reinstall door gaskets in good repair. Observed Blast machine door unable to stay closed on its own. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition. Repair or replace machine. REPEAT VIOLATION 4-201.11 Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and retain their characteristic qualities. Observed small plastic multi use food container with a small crack forming on bottom of utensil. Discard utensil.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) Observed equipment holding grill with grease build up. Clean rack above prep cooler and wire rack above wash landing of grease. Observed gaskets with food debris in all reach in coolers. Clean gaskets. Observed a light amount of food debris and trash in walk-in freezer and standing reach-in freezer. Clean units. Clean equipment. REPEAT VIOLATION
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observed HVAC vent grills at front and back of kitchen need cleaning of dust build up. Clean HVAC vents of dust. Also, Observed floors and walls in kitchen area and behind all equipment in need of detail cleaning of trash. Detail clean areas. REPEAT VIOLATION 6-501.11 Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Observed chipped and missing floor tile in kitchen. Repair floor so it is smooth, easily cleanable and durable. Observed coving tile next to 3 vat utensil sink missing. Reinstall coving tile at floor and wall joint. Observed gaps along reglued baseboard tile. Fill gaps between tile and wall so it is smooth, easily cleanable and durable. Observed men's restroom at light switch and water tap are missing covers. Provide covers and / or fill gaps so easily cleanable, smooth and durable. REPEAT VIOLATION
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)- Observed food employees purse and jacket next to clean food service single use gloves and not stored in designated area. Store personal items in a locker or designated area. REPEAT VIOLATION