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NameSPROUTS #543 DELI
Address105 W NC 54 STE 2378
 
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27713
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 4/8/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General CommentsTHERMOMETER THOROUGHLY SANITIZED AT THE BEGINNING AND ALL THROUGHOUT THE INSPECTION REHS THERMOMETER:32F ESTABLISHMENT THERMOMETER: 31.8F

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) REPEAT- Observed power grains, cauliflower rice, egg salad, chicken, mashed potatoes, chicken salad, feta salad, and meatballs not date marked in the entrée display cooler. Refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT as well as READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and PACKAGED by a FOOD PROCESSING PLANT that has been opened and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41F or less for a maximum of 7 days and may not exceed the manufacturer’s use-by date. CDI, power grains and egg salad voluntarily discarded. Employee explained that the other food items were pulled from the walk in cooler where the bulk majority of food items are stored and REHS confirmed dates. Most food items were prepared 4/5/26 and 4/7/26. Date marking log was completed with preparation dates. 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) Observed lettuce prepared 3/28/26 stored at the sandwich prep top. Observed braised beef stored in the walk in cooler with a preparation date of 3/29/26. (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. CDI, food items voluntarily discarded.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used No No No 3-501.13 Thawing- Observed tuna stored in the walk in cooler completely thawed without removal from packaging or a slit in the packaging. (E) REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (2) Prior to, or Immediately upon completion of, its thawing using procedures specified in (B) of this section.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C) Observed three washed tomatoes with stickers on them at the sandwich prep top. Observed one avocado in the sushi reach in cooler washed but had a sticker on it. Except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the CONSUMER before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in READY-TO-EAT form. Remove stickers prior to cleaning.
49 1 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- Observed stickers and sticker residue on the exterior of about eight containers stored on the clean dish rack. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. Remove stickers and sticker residue while cleaning dishes.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) Observed multiple holes in the wall above the three compartment sink. 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. Repair.