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NameBLUE RIDGE DELI AND CAFE
Address3530 S ALSTON AVENUE
 
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27713
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 3/30/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99.50 A
General CommentsThermometer calibration checked in ice bath; both read 32F EHS cleaned and sanitized thermometer and probe at start and throughout the inspection

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-306.11 Food Display - Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P) Apples and pears were on countertop on the grocery side for consumers to grab. Protect food on display using shields, packaging, or other effective mean. CDI, the apples and pears were removed. PIC stated that he will purchase a shield to storage the fruits in and the cashier will have to hand the customers the fruits.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces- Remove the shipping tape from the bottom of the reachin closet to the hand sink. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The caulk at the 3-comparmtent sink required cleaning. Observed black build up forming behind the caulk. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Remove the caulk prior to cleaning and than recaulk the 3-compartment sink