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NameCAROLINA CAFE
Address584 E. MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
SPINDALE NC 28160
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyRutherford
Inspection Date 4/17/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0.50 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use Yes Yes No 2-401.11 (A) - There were employee drinks stored on the shelf below the steam table with food and food items. 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. CDI- Space the storage of beverages and food items further apart to be in compliance.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)- There were containers of foods stored on top of raw shell eggs (containers in contact with the eggs) in the reach in cooler. The containers contacting the shell eggs could become contaminated. CDI- The containers were removed and the foods put into new containers that were clean. Staff educated on cross contamination.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)- The door gaskets were torn on most of the coolers inspected. Ensure that all doors, gaskets, and coolers are maintained in good repair.