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NameFOOD LION #1607 PRODUCE
Address9869 OCEAN HWY
 
City/State/ZIP
CALABASH NC 28467
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyBrunswick
Inspection Date 3/3/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 - Using a Handwashing Sink: Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing. Pf At the beginning of the inspection the handwashing sink was found blocked as 1 cluster of flowers, 1 cleaning brush, and 1 bag of returned ( waiting to be discarded grapes) were found stored in the handsink. CDI by having all items removed from the hand sink.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 - Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding: Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. P (General comment- no points taken) During inspection several items on the fruit self service island cooler were found at 43-45F. Upon further investigation it was found the cooler was coming out of defrost just prior to the start of the inspection. CDI by rechecking fruit at the end of the inspection and finding temps had begun to drop product was 43-41F. Recommend that employees begin logging the temps twice a day at this cooler due to its proximity to the front door and heat sources from other departments.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No 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. During inspection the1 small section of ceiling tiles had begun to fall in the far corner of the prep area ( away from any actual prep and next to the 3 comp sink) from what appears to be a ceiling rail detaching from the wall. Additionally a small gap around the pipes from the ceiling next to the walk in cooler needs to be filled/sealed. Repair all damage/gapped portions of the ceiling.