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NameSWEET BEANS MIDTOWN SOUND CAFE
Address205 COLLEGE CIRCLE
 
City/State/ZIP
MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyCarteret
Inspection Date 5/11/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General CommentsEnsure personal items (cell phones) are stored during operation.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 - Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separation during storage, preparation, holding, and display. P -Raw shelled eggs over RTE foods including cut tomato, bread, and other vegtables. *CDI. Eggs moved to bottom shelf. **1.5 POINTS TAKEN
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 - Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding: Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. P -The walk in cooler had an ambient temperature of 55f at start of inspection. The foods in the WIC were measured at: hot dogs-44, chicken salad-44, ham-44. *CDI. walk in cooler door was closed and foods were cooing at the conclusion of the inspection. **NO POINTS TAKEN
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-204.11 - Sanitizers, Criteria: Chemical sanitizers used on food contact surfaces shall not exceed concentrations of 200ppm for chlorine or 400ppm for quaternary ammonia. P -Quat in the 3 compartment sink was above 400ppm. **CDI. Diluted. *NO POINTS TAKEN
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 - Cooling Methods: 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. Pf -Chicken breasts were left on the prep table until they reached a temperature of 75f then stacked in a closed container in the WIC. *CDI. Chicken moved to WIC to cool. Food had been cooling for under 1 hour. **0.5 POINTS TAKEN
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. -Multiple dead insects that appeared to be German cockroaches were observed in dry storage drawers. *Pest control had treated establishment earlier this week. **1.0 POINTS TAKEN
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 - Prohibition: Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. -Multiple employees wearing watched, bracelets and multiple/stoned rings. *NO POINTS TAKEN
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 - Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles:B. Dishes shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. -Food containers were stacked wet on drying shelves. *NO POINTS TAKEN
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 shall be maintained in good repair. -Torn gasket on prep unit. -Ice building up around walk in freezer door. -WIC gasket torn. **REPEAT ***0.5 POINTS TAKEN
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No Yes No 4-302.14 - Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (or ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf -Test strips for lactic acid were available, however, establishment is using quat sanitizer. *CDI. Test strips provided to PIC and PIC ordered new strips. **REPEAT ***0.5 POINTS TAKEN
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at frequency to prevent accumulation of soil residue. -The gaskets of all coolers need additional cleaning. **NO POINTS TAKEN
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 - Repairing: 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. -Floor is damaged throughout kitchen. *REPEAT **NO POINTS TAKEN
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 - Intensity: The light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles in walk-in refrigeration units and dry storage areas, 20 foot candles in warewashing, handwashing, toilet rooms and self-service areas, and at least 50 foot candles in areas where food is handled. -WIF lights out, 3-5FC. 6-501.110 - Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. -Cell phones on prep tables. *0.5 POINTS