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NameTRIANGLE EXPRESS
Address700 CHARLOTTE AVE
 
City/State/ZIP
SANFORD NC 27330
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyLee
Inspection Date 4/1/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.12 - Hand Drying Provision: Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. Pf Observed no paper towels in main hand sink. CDI- PIC placed napkins until paper towels can be bought.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf): Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed dishes in clean rack with visible food debris and grease accumulation. Ensure all dishes are clean to sight. CDI- PIC pulled dishes off rack to re wash.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 - Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food: Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed chicken breaderbins (2) with no label. Label.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-402.11 - Effectiveness: Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees actively in kitchen with no hair restraints.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-501.11 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment: Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Observed rusted racks in RIC. Repair or replace. 4-202.11 - Food-Contact Surfaces: Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be smooth, in good repair, free of sharp angles, and finished to have smooth seams and joints. Pf Observed colander strainer used for breading chicken torn. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils: Non-food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed ice accumulation in ice cream freezer holding chicken/ fries. Clean outside of equipment with grease accumulation.
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-203.13 Service Sink (C) Observed service sink filled with excess hoses, trash and mop heads. Keep service sink easy accessible for use.
53 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 6-501.18 - Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures: Maintain clean handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals in the facility. Observed employee bathroom in need of deep cleaning. Clean
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 - Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Clean floors and walls under and behind fryers to remove grease accumulation. Focus on areas on under equipment and corners of establishment. 6-501.16 - Drying Mops: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Observed mops place directly on floor. Hang to allow air drying
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-403.11 - Designated Areas: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Observed several employee items and personal food scattered through out establishment such as RIC and shelves. Place items away from establishment items to avoid possible contamination. REPEAT. 4-202.18 Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters (C) Observed hood system with excess grease accumulation. PIC stated hood has not been cleaned for about a year. Clean.