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NameMCCRACKEN REST HOME
Address203 MCCRACKEN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
WAYNESVILLE NC 28786
Premise Type16 - Institutional Food Service
CountyHaywood
Inspection Date 2/26/2026
Final Score @ Grade
86.50 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties No Yes No 2-102.11 The PIC shall comply with this code by having no violations of priority items during the inspection or being a certified food protection manager. Pf Multiple Priority violations observed during inspection demonstrating a lack of food safety knowledge & managerial control. Repeat violation.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager. No one on staff during inspection was a certified food protection manager. Repeat violation.
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in a designated area to prevent cross-contamination. Observed five cigarette butts & cigarette package on the floor of the storage room used to hold two freezers & dry storage. Observed unused cigarette sitting on top of #10 can of tropical fruit salad.
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 After engaging in activities that contaminate the hands, food employees must wash their hands. P Staff member had gloves on, was on her phone, & then handled clean utensils without taking gloves off & washing her hands. Corrected during inspection. Staff member educated & utensils placed to wash, rinse, sanitize.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels, or an approved alternative for hand drying at each hand sink. Pf No paper towels at handsink. Corrected during inspection. Paper towels placed in dispenser. 5-205.11 Maintain access to hand sinks. Hand sinks may only be used for handwashing. Pf Observed chemical bottle, paper towel, & sponge down in the bottom of the hand sink. Corrected during inspection. Removed items.
15 3 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 Food shall be protected from cross-contamination by separation during storage, preparation, holding, and display. P Raw eggs above ready to eat chicken & pitchers of beverage. Repeat violation. Corrected during inspection. Raw eggs placed on lower shelf. 3-304.11 Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, single service, and linens. P Two slices of bread sitting directly on counter near coffee pot. Corrected during inspection. Bread discarded.
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes Yes No 3-501.13 Potentially hazardous food shall be thawed at a water temperature of 70F or below, under refrigeration, as part of the cooking process, or in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to cooking equipment. Pf Beef chub thawing on cart top. Corrected during inspection. Staff member placed chub in refrigerator. Repeat violation.
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No Yes Yes 4-302.12 A temperature measuring device shall be provided. Pf Establishment had non-functional thin probe thermometer. Repeat violation. Verification required 03/08/26.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed open door to basement area that holds two freezers & dry storage. Floor in this area had build up of leaves, debris, & cigarette butts. Keep door to this area closed.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Plastic containers of prune juice observed knocked onto the ground in the basement storage area with the two freezers. Repeat violation.
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards, and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Employees doing food prep were not wearing hair restraints. Repeat violation.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 Non-food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Buildup throughout establishment. Inside equipment, surfaces of containers, interiors & exteriors of cabinets & drawers, microwave, floors, behind & under equipment. Clean. Repeat violation. Floor in basement storage area with two freezers and dry storage has an accumulation of leaves, debris, & cigarette butts.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. 3 compartment sink is leaking at the faucet and underneath the 3rd sanitizing compartment. A pot is sitting underneath to catch the water. Have licensed plumber repair this sink.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanability (C) Cracked linoleum floor in kitchen. Cabinet and counter paint is peeling. Grout between tiles is not easily cleanable & visible build up is observed. Bathroom ceiling peeling & in disrepair. Crack in light shield. Repair/repaint to make smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent. Repeat violations. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition. (C) Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts, so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials. Hood has build up of grease & dust. Clean. Repeat violation.