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NameTHE LANDINGS OF SWANSBORO
Address280 SWANSBORO LOOP RD
 
City/State/ZIP
SWANSBORO NC 28584
Premise Type16 - Institutional Food Service
CountyOnslow
Inspection Date 8/15/2025
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No **2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed an employee beverage stored on top of a toaster and near bread buns.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No **6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each hand sink. -Pf The hand sink in the employee restroom dos not have paper towels supplied. The PIC supplied paper towels to the hand sink. Repeat CDI
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No **3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P. Observed raw chicken stored over raw whole muscle pork and raw ground beef. The PIC relocated the chicken. CDI
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No **4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed a bowl stored as clean with food residues present, a mug stored as clean with residue, a can opener that was not used today with residue build-up on the blade. In addition, I observed stickers and/or sticker residues on clean dishes. The PIC placed the items to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. CDI Repeat **4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. -P. Observed an employee take a temperature of food without cleaning the thermometer probe before use, they did clean it after use. I educated the employee who cleaned the thermometer probe before use. CDI
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No **3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. The day of preparation shall count as Day 1 and shall not exceed a Prep + 6 day hold time. -Pf **3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once the time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Multiple TCS foods do not bear date marks, reported to be held past 24 hours or unknown timeframe. The PIC voluntarily discarded the foods. CDI
28 2 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes Yes No **7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed bulk hand soap stored in a drawer above bread buns, chemicals stored near/above clean linens, sanitizer stored next to bananas, glass cleaner stored next to single-use items/clean bowls. The PIC relocated all chemicals or items. CDI Repeat
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No **3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods, to include submerging in running water no greater than 70°F with a velocity to flow away loose particles, under refrigeration, or as part of the cooking process, such as with frozen ground beef. -PF Observed TCS foods being thawed in sitting water at preparation sink with water above 70F. The PIC relocated the food to the walk-in refrigerator. CDI
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed food ingredient portioned in a working container from bulk container in dry storage without an identifying label. Repeat
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. The rear exit door has gaps at the bottom where sunlight is visible.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Bags of ice used for beverages and cooling is stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator.
40 1 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed an employee working with exposed food while wearing bracelets and a watch. Repeat 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed an employee with facial hair working with exposed food without wearing a beard guard. Repeat
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables Yes No No 3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed an employee slicing potatoes that reported the food was not washed prior to cutting, however, was washed after cutting. I educated the employee to wash the potatoes before clicking them, and the employee washed the potatoes. CDI
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed clean cups and a stack of bowls that were stacked while wet.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Single-use items stored in a drawer with food residues present.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed a cracked cup and damaged utensil. The PIC voluntarily discarded the items. CDI Repeat 4-202.15 Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. The establishment can opener blade is held in place with two Phillips head screws. The establishment needs to use a can opener where the blade is easily removable without the use of tools, a pull pin and thumb screw.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No **4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Detailed cleaning needed to gasket on single-door reach-in refrigerator.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained Yes Yes No 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Both outdoor dumpsters have side doors left open when not in use. The PIC closed the doors. CDI Repeat
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No **6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Two ceiling vents need detailed cleaning in the kitchen. **6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Need to caulk restroom hand sink to wall.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No **6-303.11 The light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles 30 inches above the floor in walk-in units and dry storage areas; 20 foot candles inside reach-in units, handwashing and warewashing areas, equipment storage, toilet rooms, and self-service areas; and 50 foot candles at surfaces where food prep occurs. The lighting in the walk-in refrigerator at 30 inches above the floor is ranging from 0.7 foot candles to 5.8 foot candles.