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NameGYM TACOS 5
Address102 CITY HALL PLAZA
 
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27701
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 8/4/2026
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General CommentsThermometers verified in ice bath to 32F. REHS thermometer thoroughly sanitized at the beginning and throughout inspection. For any additional trainings/in-services please reach out to me at Khughes@dconc.gov or 919-475-4690. Good job on improvements from previous inspection!

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 1 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes Yes No 2-102.11 Demonstration- REPEAT- ( PF) PIC was not a CFPM and could did not answer REHS' sanitation questions correctly. Based on the RISKS inherent to the FOOD operation, during inspections and upon request the PERSON IN CHARGE shall demonstrate this knowledge by:(A) Complying with this Code by having no PRIORITY violations. (B) Being a certified FOOD protection manager (C) Responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific FOOD operation as specified in 2-102.11 ( C ) (1), (4) - (16). CDI-REHS discussed questions asked. Provided handouts/sticker reminders to PIC.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) - REPEAT - No one on site with a certificate from an American National Standard Institute (ANSI) accredited food protection manager program. At least one person must me on site as a certified food protection manager from a program such as ServSafe, NC Safeplates, or other. Ensure that managers for each shift have a valid food protection manager certificate from one of those programs.
6 1 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No Yes No 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco- REPEAT - Employee beverage cup observed stored on top of open tortilla press. Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas and handle beverages in a manner that prevents cross contamination (B) A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: (1) The EMPLOYEE'S hands; (2) The container; and (3) Exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Discussed a proper storage location such as the bottom shelf of the dry storage area.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16- TCS FOOD Hot and Cold Holding - REPEAT - Observed red and green salsa in salsa bar at 54F. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, cold TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD with the exception of EGGS shall be maintained at 41F or below. CDI- PIC refilled ice that had melted in salsa bar. Temperatures began to drop as new ice fulfilled salsa bar. Half points taken due to progress from previous inspection.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) - Unlabeled chemical bottle observed on low prep shelf. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly identified with the common name of the material. (Pf) CDI - Chemical bottle labeled. 7-207.11 Restriction and Storage - Medicines (P) (Pf)- Observed employee pain pills stored intermixed with seasonings on upper shelving. (B) Medicines that are in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for the EMPLOYEES' use shall be located to prevent the contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. CDI - PIC moved medicine to office.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) - Observed food employee place an opened box of tortilla chips on top of the trash can. FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306. Do not place food boxes on top of the trash can. A trash can is considered soiled.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No No No 4-603.16 Rinsing Procedures (C) - Observed employee washing and sanitizing dishes without rinsing. Washed UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT shall be rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted through the use of water or a detergent-sanitizer solution. PIC instructed employee to rinse dishes.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C) - Employee cell phone observed on top of tortilla press. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.