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NameHILLS #3 DELI
Address126 E OLD HWY 74/76
 
City/State/ZIP
LAKE WACCAMAW NC 28450
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyColumbus
Inspection Date 4/14/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 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 Yes No 2-102.12(A) The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. No Certified Food Protection Manager available during inspection; PIC’s certification has expired.
20 1.50 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. Observed mac-n-cheese in refrigerator at 66 degrees F. Kitchen manager said that it wasn’t put in the refrigerator today, therefore, it had been heated and then in cooling process for well over 6 hrs. CDI This product discarded.
39 1 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-305.11 (A) (2) Food shall be protected by storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Observed packs of bread stored directly under fly trap. CDI - bread moved away from this area.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints - food employees must wear an approved hair restraint - hat, hair net. Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14 (B) Store wiping cloths in a container of sanitizing solution when not in use - observed cloths on table between uses - not stored in sanitizing solution as required.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11 (A) (2) Single-service items shall be stored where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Observed single-service trays and utensils not covered/stored properly. CDI These items covered as requested.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 (B) Observed gaskets on 2-door fridge in need of replacement. Equipment components shall be kept intact and adjusted. Repeat. Address rust forming inside of microwave. Using tape to repair gaskets is not approved.