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NameFRESH FOODS #8 MEAT MARKET
Address302 S POPLAR ST.
 
City/State/ZIP
ELIZABETHTOWN NC 28337
Premise Type30 - Meat Market
CountyBladen
Inspection Date 5/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 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 No No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): The PIC shall be a certified food protection manager from an accredited program. No Certified Food Protection manager was available during inspection.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf): Equipment food- contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed meat grinder and meat saw visibly soil. PIC stated that he was done using the equipment for the day. CDI- PIC cleaned equipment.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P): Time/ temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F or less. Observed chicken wings, drumettes, chicken thighs, and stew beef temping above 41°F. See temperature observations. Items stacked in cold case blocking air flow. Pic relocated drumettes box. CDI-PIC voluntarily discarded items.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A), (B), and (D) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C): Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contaminations and on clean surface. Observed meat scraper stored on faucet.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C): Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. Rusted shelves in display case needs to be replaced. Rusted shelf in meat cutting room needs to be replaced.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C): Nonfood- contact surfaces shall be kept free off an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Shelves on display case need additional cleaning.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-202.14 Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (P): A back flow or backsiphonage device installed on a water supply shall meet ASSE standards when continuous pressure is applied. Observed hose sprayer attached at faucet located under three compartment sink. CDI-PIC disconnected sprayer. 5-205.15 (B) Leak pipe etc. not imminent threat (C) : A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Observed leak under three compartment sink.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.111 Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair (C): Receptacles for refuse shall be maintained in good repair. Observed outside receptacle was missing a door on the right side.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-201.11 Floors, Walls and Ceilings - Cleanability (C): Ceilings shall be installed so that they are smooth and easily cleanable. Acoustic ceiling tiles are not approved for use in meat market. 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C): Physical facilities shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Observed floor tiles damaged and missing in meat cutting room. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C): Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary. Floors, walls and racks need additional walk in units.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) The light intensity shall be at least 10 fc at a distance of 30 inches above the floor in walk in units and at least 20 fc in restrooms. Observed lighting measured at 4 fc in walk in freezer and 10-16 fc in men’s and women’s restroom.