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NameZEKE'S BEANS AND BOWLS
Address534 CAUSEWAY DRIVE
 
City/State/ZIP
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH NC 28480
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyNew Hanover
Inspection Date 5/12/2026
Final Score @ Grade
90.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) Certified food protection manager not on duty during the inspection. 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.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Raw chicken stored over raw tuna in the reach-in prep cooler below the grill. Separate the different types of raw animal foods. Corrective action; chicken relocated away from tuna. Raw chicken stored above juices and non-dairy milk containers in the reach-in area of the smoothie prep cooler. Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. Corrective action; reverse storage order of raw chicken and ready-to-eat foods. Open package of sugar in the café area, and open package of panko on the pantry shelves. Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (P) QUAT solution in the 3-compartment sink with a concentrtion of 0ppm. Dish washer chlorine solution concentration less than 50ppm. Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. Corrective action; solution drained and new chlorine solution mixed with a concentration of 100ppm. Dishwasher chlorine tube primed, dishwasher drained, and re-filled; chlorine concentration is 50ppm. Repeated violation from the previous inspection. 4-602.11(E)(4) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils Frequency. Ice machine soiled with microbial growth. Microbial build up on the ice machine deflector shield. Clean the equipment and utensils used with non-TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Repeated violation from the previous inspection. 4-601.11(A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf) Vegetable protein residue buildup on the juicer food contact surfaces, and prep sink surface. Ice scoop has visible soil residue buildup. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Corrective action; clean and sanitize identified food contact surfaces before use. Repeated violation from the previous inspection.
20 3 Proper cooling time & temperatures No Yes Yes 3-501.14 Cooling (P) Whitechocolate mocha in squeeze bottles in the dairy/non-dairy cooler, and lettuce prepared on 5/9 in the back storage area above 41F, but other items in the same cooler are at or below 41F. Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must cool to 41°F within 4 hours. Corrective action; identified foods voluntarily discarded. Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F. Repeated violation from the previous inspection. Verification required on or before 5/22/2026.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Milk above 41F in the cafe cooler. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41°F or less. Repeated violation but improved from the previous inspection.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Open container of feta cheese without a date label. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24 hours. Corrective action; container labeled.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Separation-Storage (P) Spray bottles with cleaning solutions stored above single servcie/use items. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored to not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating with space or partitioning. Corrective action; bottles relocated. 7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals (P) Chlorine solution in spray bottle labeled sink and surface sanitizer has a concentration above 200ppm. Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations. Sanitizer mixed to be in excess of manufacturer range are hazardous. Corrective action; bottle labeled "strong chlorine solution". 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) Chlorine solution in spray bottle labeled sink and surface sanitizer. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners, degreasers, and sanitizers. Corrective action; bottle labeled strong chlorine solution.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes Yes 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) White mocha cream in a squeeze bottle located in the dry storage dairy/non-dairy cooler, lettuce and tofu in deep covered containers; not cooling at a rate required for cooling parameters. Quickly cool foods. Use open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths, and active stirring methods. Cold air must flow around the product to remove the heat. Corrective action; identified product voluntarily discarded and relocated as needed. Repeated violation from the previous inspection. Verification required on or before 5/22/2026.
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Thawing (Pf) Chorizo and shrimp thawing in the prep sink (not under running water). Thaw food immersed under running water at or below 70F, in refrigeration at or below 41F, or in the cooking process. Corrective action; shrimp relocated to refrigeration and chorizo immersed under running water at 70F.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest. The area around the grease trap storage port has visible pest droppings and dead insects accumulating. Pests, including dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other problems, must be regularly removed from control devices and premises to avoid accumulation, decomposition, or pest attraction. Repeated violation but improved from the previous inspection.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment. damaged gasket on lower corner of café cooler door. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Repeated violation from the previous inspection.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. Laser tape on the ice machine. Dust buildup on the fan located above the ice machine. Soil residue buildup on pipes below the 3-compartment sink. Food residue buildup inside of the chest freexer in the kitchen. Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Repeated violation but different issues from the previous inspection.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) Hole in wall near grease trap, evidence of pests (droppings, dead insects, full traps) around the hole. Water damaged wall behind the 3-compartment sink. Holes in wall above the mop sink on the floor. 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. Repeated violation from the previous inspection. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. Floor drains have visible residue buildup. Soil residue buildup under and behind equipment. Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Repeated violation from the previous inspection.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11 Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers. Personal items stored above the rice warmer prep area, personal items stored over single service/use items on the wire shelf next to the kitchen entry, cell phone stored in prep area. Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions.