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NamePIGGLY WIGGLY #33 PRODUCE STAND
Address2202 HWY 258 N
 
City/State/ZIP
KINSTON NC 28504
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyLenoir
Inspection Date 4/20/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsNo utensils were observed being washed today, and no produce was observed being washed today. However, there was detergent water in the 'wash' compartment of the 3-compartment sink with some utensils soaking. ProMaxx Produce Wash was in the sanitize compartment of the same 3-compartment sink. Employee states they wash utensils in the 'wash compartment, sanitize in the 'rinse' compartment, and wash produce in the 'sanitize' compartment. EHS explained to employee that cleaning and sanitizing of utensils shall be done at a different time from washing of produce because of both these procedures taking place in the same 3-compartment sink. EHS explained this information to management during discussion of today's inspection and discussed that sink shall be cleaned thoroughly and sanitized between the two procedures. Appears that there are several items that are no longer used. Remove all items that are no longer used to facilitate easy cleaning. EHS provided two handwash signs and food employee reporting agreement.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 - No Vomit and Diarrhea Clean-up Procedure provided by staff - CDI: EHS provided approved Procedure (along with a poster). An approved Vomit and Diarrhea Clean-up Plan shall be kept on site at all times. Suggest keeping a bin of supplies for the procedure on site but is not necessary as the supplies are easily accessible when needed.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) - Few utensils (scoops, knives, white, plastic sheet pans) have not been cleaned thoroughly - CDI: these utensils moved to drainboard for soiled utensils and will be washed, rinsed, and sanitized again ASAP. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14 - Clam shells of melons cut this morning at approximately 9:15 range from 43-48f - now 11:50 a.m. - CDI: immediately moved to walk-in refrigerator in produce market to continue cooling to 41f or below. Cooling food shall not be placed in grab-n-go customer refrigerator. This food shall be placed in walk-in refrigerator in produce market until it cools to 41f or below, which shall happen within 4 hours. Temps measured again at 2:15 p.m. range from 39-41f.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 - Two spray bottles of chemicals hanging on a rack near single-service gloves - CDI: immediately removed from this location to store in an approved location. Chemicals shall be stored in an approved location to prevent the contamination of single-service items, food, utensils, and equipment.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 - Clam shells of melons cut this morning in customer grab-n-go refrigerator are stacked with little air-circulation - CDI: moved to walk-in refrigerator in produce market and spread in thin layers, but on a speed rack on trays so that there is still little air-circulation - CDI: rearranged trays so that there is space between each tray. Cooling food shall be spread in thin layers or stored in some way so that there is plenty of air circulation and temperature drops quickly.
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No Yes 4-502.11(B) - Stem-type thermometer does not work (digital - will not turn 'on'). Stem-type thermometers shall be in good repair. VR Visit required within 10 days to check operation of the stem-type thermometer.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 - Food handler wears watch. A food handler may wear nothing on hands and arms other than a plain ring similar to a wedding band.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 - White cutting trays are stacked wet. Utensils shall be stored to facilitate air-drying. 4-903.11 - Clean utensils in a s/s pan are stored on drainboard for soiled utensils. Some soiled utensils on the same drainboard and soiled utensils are soaking in the 'wash' compartment of the same sink. Clean utensils shall be stored in a clean location. The clean utensils (knives, scoops, etc) have not been allowed to drain and some are still wet. Clean utensils shall be stored in a self-draining manner.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11 - Some single-service trays are stored unprotected and have bits of debris in them. Some are stored in a bag but on the floor. Some are stored unprotected on a bottom shelf under containers that have soiled lids due to lack of cleaning and have small bits of debris in them. Some are stored near a personal hat. Single-service items shall be stored in a protected manner - in protective packaging, off the floor, not under other soiled items, inverted, etc.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 - Heat wrapper is ripped. Shall be in good repair. 4-501.12 - White, plastic sheet pans are heavily scored and have black crud in scored areas. These are not capable of being resurfaced and shall be replaced. Some cutting boards are also heavily scored and hard to clean. Replace or resurface.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 - Several nonfood contact surfaces in produce market are soiled - shelving, hard-to-reach area of rack that heat wrapper is on, milk crates holding storage, etc. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 - When water is run in wash compartment of 3-compartment sink a small amount of water begins to run across the floor. Where is this coming from? Water appears to be flowing into the floor drain. Plumbing shall be in good repair.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 - Floors are soiled and shall be cleaned as frequently as needed.