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NameWICKED BITEZ
Address417 S COLLEGE ROAD
 
City/State/ZIP
WILMINGTON NC 28403
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyNew Hanover
Inspection Date 6/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
85 B
General CommentsFor reinspection call: 910-798-6667

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 No No 2-103.11 (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge (PIC)-Duties (Pf) - The PIC shall maintain Active Managerial Control (AMC) by ensuring that (A)-(P) are met. Many P and Pf violations were observed during inspection. Correction by education and correction of P and Pf violations during inspection. Violations unable to be corrected with have verification visits made.
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12(A) - Certified Food Protection Manager. No employee at establishment who is a certified food protection manager. At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager.
10 2 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 (A) Using a Handwashing Sink Operation and Maintenance (Pf). A handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times. Observed dish soap and trash can blocking the back hand sink. Maintain access to sink. Corrected items moved 6-301.12 (A-D) Hand Drying Provision (Pf). Paper towels shall be provided at each handwashing sink. Paper towel dispenser was not dispensing during start of the inspection. Corrected PIC fixed the dispenser.
11 1 Food obtained from approved source Yes No No 3-201.11(A) Compliance with Food Law (P) - Food sold in establishments shall be from approved, regulated, sources which include regulated foods prepared in adjacent states and foods regulated by NCDA&CS, FDA, and/or USDA. Observed establishment using rotisserie chicken purchased from another establishment. Corrected chicken was discarded.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No Yes 4-601.11(A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf) - Food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed many dishes and utensils stored as clean with build up, shall be clean to sight and touch. EHS will make return visit to check on the dishes.
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) - TCS foods that are held hot shall be held at 135°F or above. Observed chicken stored on the counter at 108F, shall be at 135F or more. Corrected chicken was discarded. Points will be taken if this violation is repeated.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures No No Yes 3-501.16(A)(2)(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) - TCS foods shall be held at 41°F or below. Observed several TCS items in the reach in cooler holding over 41F. TCS foods over 41F were discarded and raw beef and chicken were moved to other coolers raw beef bacon and chicken over 45F were discarded. Coolers dropped in temp during inspection EHS will make return visit to check on the coolers.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf). Many TCS items in establishment observed without date marking. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared. Corrected, PIC stated most items were prepared or opened today or yesterday. Items marked accordingly or voluntarily discarded. REPEAT.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-201.11 Separation-Storage (P) - Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so that they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, and linens. Observed floor cleaner stored over single use items. Store to prevent contamination. Corrected single use items relocated. 7-207.11 Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P) - Medicines shall be located and clearly labeled to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed medications stored over food prep area, shall be stored to prevent contamination of food ro food prep areas. Corrected medications were relocated.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No Yes 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) Observed flies in the kitchen around the trash cans as well as around the 3 comp sink. Keep the establishment free of pests.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. Observed several cleaned dishes stacked wet on shelf. Keep utensils unstacked to allow for proper air drying, stack once completely dry.
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single use articles stored on the floor also observed singe use items stored under chemicals in the storage closet. Store to prevent contaminating. single service items stored under chemicals relocated.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment. Observed heavy condensation pooling and leaking in the bottom of the lowboy. Bottom protector on reach-in cooler broken/missing. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. Observed heavy food debris and residue buildup on most non food contact surfaces in the kitchen. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113(B) Covering Receptacles. Observed dumpster doors open. Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods. Observed cracked floor tiles. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repeat. 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. Observed additional cleaning needed on the floors and walls. Shall be maintained clean.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food being stored over establishment food in the reach in freezer. Shall be stored under/away from establishment food. Points maintained as improvment has been made.