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NameFOOD LION PRODUCE # 508
Address429 SOUTH MAIN STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
SPARTA NC 28675
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyAlleghany
Inspection Date 1/5/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14 Cooling (P)- TCS foods shall be cooled from ambient temperature to 41F or below within 4 hours. Cut watermelon in the walk in was 43F and did not cool over the course of 30 minutes. CDI by moving watermelon further from the door for cooling.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf)- Watermelon that was above 41F did not cool over the course of thirty minutes in the walk in near the door. If the door is opened regularly items may not cool at the appropriate rate near the door. CDI by moving the watermelon deeper into the walk in for cooling.
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)- Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The shelves above the wrap station had an accumulation of dust and debris.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)- A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained clean. The area around the dumpster had food waste/debris on the ground. 5-501.15 Outside Receptacles (C)- Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be kept covered. The outside dumpster's lid was open.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Cleaning is needed on the low portions of the walk in walls where there is accumulated residue. 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - C -- Paint peeling on baseboards and the wall above the produce prep table/area. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.