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NameTHE DISPENSARY
Address833 MAIN STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
NORTH WILKESBORO NC 28697
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWilkes
Inspection Date 3/18/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 - Using a Handwashing Sink Pf: Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing. Paper towels in back hand sink. CDI- paper towles thrown away
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking: Date mark all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. Pf Ham, cheese, hotdogs, and cooked chicken wings missing date marking. CDI- PIC stated foods were prepped Saturday. Dates put on food
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Remove dead insects located in basement and under dry storage shelves
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 - Food Storage: Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Potatoes stored on crates in dry storage room. Crates are not approved storage.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) - Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required: Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Cups at wait station wet stacked
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment: Maintain equipment in good repair. Repair drink machine so that dispenser does not turn on when ice compartment is open. Gaskets on reach in are not properly affixed to the doors **points reduced due to improvement
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at frequency to prevent accumulation of soil residue. Water buildup in bottom of reach in
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 - System Maintained in Good Repair: Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Repair drip at 3 compartment sink
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.15 - Outside Receptacles: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing food residue and used outside the food service establishment shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. Dumpster lid is open
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 - Repairing: Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Repair floor where deteriorating in kitchen. Caulk 3 comp. 6-501.12 - Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions: 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. Cleaning is needed under and behind equipment as well as in corners of facility. Cleaning is needed in facility used portion of the basement.