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NamePANTEGO REST HOME KITCHEN
Address143 SWAMP RD
 
City/State/ZIP
PANTEGO NC 27860
Premise Type16 - Institutional Food Service
CountyBeaufort
Inspection Date 8/27/2025
Final Score @ Grade
89 B
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 Yes 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) - No certified food protection manager was available during todays inspection. A manager who has passed an ANSI accredited course to become a certified food protection manager must be on duty during all operational hours.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) - Upon arrival, EHS observed no paper towels or other hand drying devices at the only handwash sink in the kitchen. All handwash sinks must have a hand drying device available for use at all times. CDI: PIC provided EHS with paper towels and EHS restocked them.
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) - EHS observed the only sanitizer bucket unlabeled during todays inspection. When taking chemicals from a bulk supply, a common name label should be added to the working container e.g. Bleach Sanitizer. CDI: PIC labeled the sanitizer bucket.
38 2 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests (C) - EHS observed dead roaches in the cabinet underneath the handwash sink and the cabinet under the 2 compartment sink. EHS observed a dead roach on the electrical box behind the stand up fridge. EHS observed dead roaches underneath the food preparation sink. EHS observed many dead roaches in the light shield cover above the food prep sink. Discard dead pests when observed and clean surfaces where they are found. 6-501.111 Controlling Pests - EHS observed numerous flies in the kitchen and dining area. Take steps with your certified pest operator to remove pest presence.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C) - EHS observed PIC with bracelets on while actively working with food. Food handlers can only wear a plain band ring; like a wedding band. All other jewelry should be removed from the fingers and wrists while working with food.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C) - EHS observed two wet wiping clothes being stored on the middle compartments side wall of the 3 compartment sink. When wet, wiping clothes should be stored in a sanitizer solution of correct concentration.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification (C) - EHS observed a recently purchased blender on the equipment storage rack that stated "house hold use only" on the bottom. EHS observed what looked like a non commercial meat grinder above it. EHS could not verify the grinder was commercial or ANSI approved based on the packaging and equipment data plate. Besides microwaves, mixers, toasters, hood systems and water heaters, equipment in the kitchen must be for commercial use and ANSI approved. Remove or replace unapproved equipment.
51 2 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 (B) Leak pipe etc. not imminent threat - The drain catching the water from the food preparation sink is clogged and crooked, causing water to slowly rise and potentially overflow the drain when a large container of water is poured into the prep sink.Unclog or repair the drain so it can handle all the liquid flow from the food preparation sink. Plumbing should be maintained in good repair.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanability (C) - Replace missing base coving in the employees bathroom. Repair the damaged wall in the cabinet for the handwash sink and underneath the prep sink. All floors walls and ceiling should be smooth and easily cleanable.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) - The lights in the storage closet nearest the back door do not turn on consistently when the light is switched on. PIC stated it can take up to 15 minutes sometimes for the lights to turn on once the light switch is flipped. Repair lights in the storage room to provide the required foot candles of light whenever the light switch is turned on.