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NamePONYSAURUS BREWING CO
Address219 HOOD ST
 
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27701
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 6/24/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General CommentsFacility does not readily carry ice, REHS and PIC checked thermometer at the 3-comp sink under cold running water, all reading 80F. REHS sanitized thermometer probe and body with an alcohol wipe at the beginning and throughout the inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) - Observed hand signage missing in the back handwashing sink. A clearly visible sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) - Observed two stacks of metal pans wet stacked stored as dried. After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contacting FOOD; and (B) May not be cloth dried
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) - Observed a few holes in the wall of the walk-in cooler due to missing plastic plugs. The 3 door low boy cooler closest to the pizza oven gasket on the corner is torn and needs replacing. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) - Observed walk-in cooler vent cover with dust/debris build-up and needs to be taken down to be washed. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) - Observed one corner of the ceiling in the dish area with possible water damage as the paint is torn in a bubble shape. 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. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) - REPEAT - Observed debris build-up by the drains towards the bottom to the floor drain from the grease trap and under the 3-comp sink. 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.