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Name

CYPRESS HALL

Address

219 MIDDLE STREET

City/State/ZIP

NEW BERN

28560

Premise Type

1 - Restaurant

County

Craven

Inspection Date

6/19/2026

Final Score @ Grade

99.50

General Comments

-EHS observed employee washing hands between handling soiled and cleaned equipment at the warewashing station. Food employees on the cookline were observed properly washing hands when switching tasks. PIC revised his SOPs for handling raw animal product: thongs are labeled and stored individually on plates for use while contacting raw meats; switched every 2 hours. -Additives include: tartar powder, xanthum and tapioca [all GRAS]. -PIC shared his TPHC procedures for unsalted butter [held for 4 hours and discarded]; discard time was stamped on container. -PIC revised his SOPs for preparing burratta mozerella: held in cooler on a rack to drained then stored in bulk containers. -Documents for undercooked seafood reviewed [letter, tags]; tags are organized in chronological order and last date sold is visible]. -Sanitizer is being stored off the floor. -Roasts [when served] are for special events [immediate service].

Violations

CDI=Corrected During Inspection

R=Repeat Violation

VR=Verification Required

Violation Item	Demerits	Violation Description	CDI	R	VR	Comments
55	0.50	Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean	No	No	No	6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C): Facility shall be maintained in good repair. -Counter in wait station has laminate surface that is degrading and needs to be repaired; observed at recent visit.
56	0	Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used	No	No	No	6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C): Proper storage or locker room should be provided for employee belongings. -Old hat was hanging off dish rack; not in contact with any equipment. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded hat.