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NameMICHELANGELOS PIZZA
Address13460 HIGHWAY 50
 
City/State/ZIP
SURF CITY NC 28539
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyPender
Inspection Date 8/19/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed No No No 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) Employee observed prepping a 3 comp sink for dishes, turning water off and on, and dropping dirty dishes into the wash basin while wearing gloves. Employee then grabbed a bag of French fries from the freezer to prep and divide it into individually portioned bags, while wearing the same gloves. CDI - Discussed with PIC. He directed employee to remove gloves, wash his hands then put on new gloves.
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes Yes No 3-202.15 Package Integrity (Pf) - Repeat - Three cans were found with denting along the seams. FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants. CDI - Cans set aside and labeled with marker as "Do not use". If a repeat on next inspection, points will be taken.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (P) Observed employee washing and rinsing pans, then placing them on the drainboard to dry. The sanitizing basin was empty. After employee was informed of the need to sanitize the pans, he made a quat sanitizing solution in the 3rd basin, and placed the recently washed pans in it. The sanitizing solution read <150ppm. Food contact surfaces shall be washed, rinsed and sanitized in an approved sanitizing solution. CDI - PIC placed the pans in the wash basin again, dumped the 3rd basin, and refilled with a corrected quat sanitizing solution of 200ppm.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) Several cold RTE TCS foods were observed being held past their 7 day hold time. Hot dogs were dated 8/8, Salads were dated 8/9 and 8/10, Tuxedo Cake with a cream cheese based layer was dated 8/4, the manufacturer's box indicates it is good for 7 days, limoncello cake was dated 7/17. (A) A FOOD specified in 3-501.17(A) or (B) shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination specified in 3-501.17(A), except time that the product is frozen; (2) Is in a container or PACKAGE that does not bear a date or day; P or (3) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified in 3-501.17(A). CDI - Voluntarily discarded by PIC
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No No No 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) - Repeat - Bleach water spray bottle not labeled. Working containers of toxic chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of the contents. CDI - bottle labeled with marker
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) - Repeat violation. Deli meats tightly sealed and densely packed and wrapped with several layers of cling wrap were cooling in the walk in. In 2 hours the temperature did not change from 48F. Sliced tomatoes were placed in a sealed container. Tomatoes dropped from 48F to 46F in 2 hours. Vent foods while cooling, spread out in thinner portions, utilize ice or ice bath, freezer or other approved method. CDI - Items moved to freezer to rapidly chill. (Side note, several items that had been in the walk in cooler overnight or longer were observed at 41F. Make sure unit is functioning properly and set to temperatures that will serve the establishment's cooling and cold holding needs.)
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf) PIC was unable to locate their fine tipped probe thermometer. (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. VR - Verification required by 8/29
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C) - Observed soiled wiping cloths on prep surface. Soiled wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution in between uses.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) -Repeat - The bulk salt scoop did not have a handle and it was stored in the salt.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) -Repeat violation - Area behind drink machine nozzles had build up of microbial growth. The gaskets on the work top cooler have a build up of debris within them. The bottoms of the freezers and coolers have an accumulation of crumbs and debris.
52 0 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed Yes No No 5-402.11 Backflow Prevention (P) The end of the hose was hanging in the bottom of the mopwash. The pipe below the prep sink has dropped and was observed below the level of the floor in the floor sink. A direct connection may not exist between the SEWAGE system and a drain originating from EQUIPMENT in which FOOD, portable EQUIPMENT, or UTENSILS are placed. CDI - PIC lifted pipe and hung hose in mopwash
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C) - Some assorted trash observed on the ground in the dumpster enclosure 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C) Repeat - Grease trap lid was observed open, as it was beginning to rain. CDI - Employee closed trap to prevent it filling/overflowing from rain.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) There is a buildup of debris under and behind equipment and tables. 6-201.17 Walls and Ceilings, Attachments (C) Air vents and ceiling tiles have a build up of dust.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-403.11 Designated Areas - Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking / smoking (C) Employee drinks and phones observed on and above food prep surfaces.