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NameGWEN'S CAFE'
Address905 HALLSBORO RD. S
 
City/State/ZIP
HALLSBORO NC 28442
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyColumbus
Inspection Date 5/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
19 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11(D) Foods reheated for hot-holding shall be reheated to 165 degrees F within 2 hrs. Observed chili at 118 degrees F that had been in the reheating process for over 2 hrs (CDI) This chili discarded - new batch of chili reheated on stove top quickly to 165 degrees F.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Foods in cold-holding shall be kept at 41 degrees F or below. Lettuce and cheese observed above 45 degrees F in prep cooler. (CDI) These food items placed on ice for quick cool down to 41 degrees F.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Properly label all chemicals/cleaning solutions. Observed bottles of cleaning solution not labeled accordingly. (CDI) These bottles labeled as requested.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Test strips/kit shall be provided to check strength of sanitizer - not available during inspection. Verification required.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.11 An outdoor storage surface for dumpsters shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as asphalt or concrete, and sloped to drain. Dumpster is stored on ground and not an approved surface.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be maintained in good repair - ceiling in kitchen needs to be repaired.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 56) 6-303.11 (C) Light intensity at a surface where employees work with food shall be at least 50 footcandles - Observed 25-40 footcandles in kitchen area. 6-202.11 Shield light bulbs as required in kitchen area.