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NameCOUNTRY BBQ EXPRESS
Address2928 N MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
HIGH POINT NC 27265
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyGuilford
Inspection Date 6/18/2026
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
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 No Yes 2-103.11 - Person In Charge: PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. Pf - Priority and Priority foundation items observed from previous and current inspection - PIC must maintain managerial control by preventing these P/Pf (Foodborne Illness Risk Factors and Public Health Interventions) items during routine operation - will verify within 10 days - contact Kenneth Michaud at 336-641-3566 or kmichaud@guilfordcountync.gov when complete.
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes No No 0 pts - 2-401.11 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco: Employee personal drink stored above food preparation surface on meat prep sink and 2 containers of employee food stored above ready to eat food containers in walk in cooler - Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated area to prevent cross contamination - CDI - drink and food containers moved to bottom shelving below any food contact/prep areas.
8 0 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 0 pts - 2-301.14 - When to Wash - P - Observed manager turn off faucet handles with bare hands before retrieving paper towels from dispenser - employees must use paper towel or other approved method to turn off faucet handles of handsinks without re-contaminating hands - CDI - manager rewashed hands using paper towel to turn faucet handles.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No Yes Yes 5-205.11 - Using a Handwashing Sink - Pf - Repeat - Handsink in scullery area blocked by cart - Must maintain access to handsinks during hours of operation - will require verification visit within 10 days as volume of soiled dishes prevented cart from being moved during inspection - contact Kenneth Michaud at 336-641-3566 or kmichaud@guilfordcountync.gov when complete. 6-301.14 - Handwashing Signage: Missing employee handwashing sign in women's restroom - sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P - Packages of ready-to-eat smoked sausage stored below raw pork shoulder in walk in cooler; open bags of sugar and seasonings open in dry storage/cake area - Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separation during storage, preparation, holding, and display - CDI - manager moved sausage to ready-to-eat shelving across cooler.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-601.11(A) - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - Pf - Majority of pans, utensils, can opener, cabbage chopper contained food debris while stored in clean utensil shelving - equipment, food contact surfaces, and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch - will require verification in 10 days due to volume of dishes needing to be rewashed and sanitized - contact Kenneth Michaud at 336-641-3566 or kmichaud@guilfordcountync.gov when complete. 4-602. 12 (B) - Cooking and Baking Equipment: Significant debris present inside microwave - the cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-501.114 - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - P - Sanitizer in bucket located in rear read 0 ppm of chlorine solution - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness: Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize - CDI - manager remade sanitizer which read 200 ppm of chlorine solution.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14 - Cooling P - Containers of cooked green beans stored in walk in cooler read 45 deg F in center of product and was prepared yesterday - quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F; Raw pork read 46 and 50 deg F while prepared yesterday - must cool from ambient temperature to 41 or less within 40 hours - CDI - green beans and raw pork loin were discarded.
25 0.50 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods No No Yes 3-603.11 - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens - Pf - Although disclaimer is posted on wall under menu board describing raw animal product with disclaimer, no asterisk or method to identify on menu which items are applicable is present - REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote - will require verification visit within 10 days - contact Kenneth Michaud at 336-641-3566 or kmichaud@guilfordcountync.gov when complete.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 - Common Name - Pf - Buckets of sanitizer were not labeled with working name such as "Sanitizer" - label working containers of chemical with common name - CDI - employee relabeled all sanitizer buckets. 7-204.11 - Sanitizers, Criteria - P - 2 sanitizer buckets read well over 400 ppm of chlorine solution - Chemical sanitizers used on food contact surfaces shall not exceed stated concentrations (100 ppm for chlorine and 400 ppm for quaternary ammonia) - CDI - employee remade sanitizer which read 100 ppm of chlorine solution.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 - Cooling Methods - Pf - Raw pork loin and cooked green beans stored tighly while cooling and not allowing the heat to escape to meet the cooling parameters - Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat - CDI - items discarded.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 0 pts - 6-501.111 - Controlling Pests - observed one dead beetle in front of ice machine - keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 - Prohibition: Most employees in food preparation/handling areas wore watches and jewelry - Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 0 pts - 3-304.12 - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage: Single use utensils for customers were stored in containers that contained debris build-up - Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) - Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required: Significant amount of food pans were stacked incorrectly while still wet - air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing - try cross stacking or separate pans to alleviate air drying.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 0 pts - 4-903.11 - Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - 2 large stacks of single use cups/bowls stored outside of sleeves - Single-use and single-service articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 0 pts - 4-501.11 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Repeat - Repair or replace peeling and rusting storage racks and rack clips in reach in cooler units, replace torn door gasket on front reach in coolers; replace chipped and worn cutting boards on assembly line.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - Repeat - Detailed cleaning needed in nooks and crannies of equipment, tops of equipment/ovens, under lips of counters/shelving.
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 0 pts - 6-501.18 - Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures: Clean underside of urinal in men's restroom - maintain clean handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals in the facility.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 0 pts - 5-501.111 - Areas, Enclosures, and Receptacles, Good Repair: Dumpster lid damaged - Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained in good repair - manager stated company is scheduled to replace dumpster lid within a week.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 0 pts - 6-501.11 - Repairing: Replace cracked/damaged floor tiles in rear of kitchen - 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.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 0 pts - 4-301.14 - Ventilation Hood Systems, Adequacy: Ensure hood is on and at maximum flow when char grill is used to prevent accumulation of grease laden vapors from collcting on walls, ceiling, and equipment - Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.