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NameGUNTER'S COUNTRY STORE
Address2328 SANDY SPRINGS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
HARMONY NC 28634
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyIredell
Inspection Date 2/6/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91 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). Observed PIC is not Serve safe. 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. REPEAT
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P). Observed one container of Boiled peanuts at 98F. Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. P. CDI: food voluntarily discarded
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P). Observed Cole slaw at 42F in prep top and in reach in cooler. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. P. CDI: food moved to standing freezer
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf). Observed Cole slaw opened without a date in reach in cooler. Date mark commercially processed food when the original container is opened in a food establishment and held for more than 24 hours. Pf. CDI: date placed on container REPEAT
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No Yes No 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C). Observed one large container of oil on floor in cook lien area. Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C). Observed food employee without Hairnets. Use head coverings, beard guards, and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. REPEAT 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C). Observed food employee wearing bracelet while handling food. Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No Yes No 4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing (C). Observed pizza boxes on floor by standing cooler. Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. REPEAT
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C). Observed the following: Condensation build up in standing freezer; Damaged handle of standing cooler. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. REPEAT
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C). Observed Soil build up on gasket and at the bottom of standing freezer, interior and exterior surfaces of modest equipment throughout establishment, Tape residue on exterior surface of standing cooler. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of soil residue. REPEAT
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 PLUMBING SYSTEM maintained in good repair. C. Observed Leak at 3 comp sink, and Low water pressure at 3 comp sink REPEAT
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-201.12 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines (C). Observed Soil build up on ceiling fan covers and under equipment throughout establishment. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. REPEAT