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NameSONIC DRIVE-IN
Address501 EAST HARPER AVENUE
 
City/State/ZIP
LENOIR NC 28645
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyCaldwell
Inspection Date 5/9/2025
Final Score @ Grade
92 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (H) Employee doffed gloves, left the food prep area, and when returning to resume food prep did not wash hands before donning new gloves. Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P CDI, hands washed and new gloves donned.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Cheese in the ice bath 43F. Sliced cheese in the top of the prep table 47F. Hotdogs and sliced cheese in the bottom of the prep table 44F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P CDI, cheese in the top of the prep table voluntarily discarded. Hotdogs and cheese from the prep table moved to the walk in cooler. Ice in the ice bath getting low, ice refreshed.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Employee engaging in food prep wearing a wrist watch. Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. 2-402.11 Employee engaging in food prep without a hair restraint. Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Pans stacked together wet on the storage rack above the 3-compartment sink. Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 Grease and food debris deposits building up on the sides of the grill and fryers. Microbial growth observed on the inside of the ice machine. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency that prevents the buildup of soil residues.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.110 Grease and dried food waste present on the surface of the outside grease waste container. Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. 5-501.115 Discarded grease drum and old waste container no longer being used are being stored in the waste area. Discarded light tubes and storage racks stored adjacent to the waste area. Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floor tiles and cove molding tiles damaged throughout the facility. Ceiling tiles damaged and missing. Wall paneling damaged and separating from the walls in several places throughout the facility. Grout between floor tiles eroded and creating gaps between floor tiles such that water is collecting between them and not completely draining. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. 6-501.12 Food debris and grease buildup present on floors, walls, and ceiling tiles. The facility shall be cleaned at a frequency that is necessary to keep the facility clean.