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NameLITTLE CAESARS #322.35
Address920 EAST MAIN STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
LINCOLNTON NC 28092
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyLincoln
Inspection Date 6/4/2026
Final Score @ Grade
87.50 B
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 No 2-103.11 - Person In Charge: PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. Pf The PIC did not demonstrate compliance or ensure that employees are complying with the duties listed in 2-103.11, including cold holding, sanitizer availability for surfaces and/or to wash/rinse/sanitize, and adequate equipment space.
5 1 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes Yes No 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event (Pf) There is no written procedure for the clean-up of a vomit or diarrheal event. CDI- The PIC was given a procedure of the clean-up policy to post for food employees.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 - Using a Handwashing Sink: Hand sinks were being used as dump sinks, and filling containers with water was observed. Hand sinks can only be used to wash hands CDI - The food was removed, the sink was cleaned, and education was done with the PIC
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (P) NO SANITIZER WAS IN THE ENTIRE STORE. The PIC stated it has been 3 days with no sanitizer, and they were waiting on the truck (which comes 4 days from now) to get new QA sanitizer because he didn't know bleach could be used CDI - The PIC made an employee go buy chlorine/bleach. They were educated and shown how to make chlorine sanitizer. ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE BEING REWASHED/RINSED AND NOW SANITIZED CORRECTLY.
22 1.50 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) The entire prep cooler measured 44-47F. Cold holding must be at 41F or below CDI - The PIC removed all TCS foods and placed them in the WIC to cool back down
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No Yes 4-301.11 Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities - Equipment (Pf) The entire prep cooler is not able to hold foods at 41F or below. VR required by 6/15
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 - Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food: Bottles, containers and other shakers were not labeled with common names. Label all foods that are removed from the original source and placed in another
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-101.11 - Characteristics: Baking pans are bulging, dented, and not in good repair. Multi-use finish must be a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Continue replacing all pots, pans, and baking sheets until all are in good repair. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Racks throughout the facility are rusting and chipping. Replace/repair to be in good repair
48 1 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes Yes No 4-303.11 Cleaning Agents and Sanitizer, Availability (C) No sanitizer was made or available to use in the facility. Chlorine/bleach was bought and must be measured at 50-200 ppm. CDI - The PIC made a new sanitizer at the correct concentration
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils: Racks inside the topping prep are soiled. The rack with the computer on it is rusting. The top of the pizza oven is soiled. The gaskets on all units are soiled. Clean at a frequency to prevent buildup
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No Yes No 5-501.17 - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Provide a covered receptacle for sanitary items in the restroom
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.114 - Using Drain Plugs: Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Provide drain plugs for the outside trash receptacles 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C) Provide a tight-fitting lid on the recyclable recepticle 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C) Remove the table being stored inside the trash enclosure
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean; Walls and floors are soiled, especially behind and under tables and CIP equipment. Clean at a frequency to prevent build up
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas and Lockers (C) Phone was out on a prep table. Provide a designated area for personal items