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NameGARDNER'S BBQ / FAIRVIEW
Address835 FAIRVIEW RD
 
City/State/ZIP
ROCKY MOUNT NC 27801
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyEdgecombe
Inspection Date 6/29/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 0 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Yams, bbq in holding cabinet temped at 93F. CDI: pic removed items and reheated them to above 165F. Pic instructed to monitor temps to ensure correct temp is maintained.
22 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. Slaw in reach in working container temped at 46F. CDI: pic placed slaw in walk-in to cool properly; temped at 42F after 30 min. Pic instructed to use smaller working containers and to keep refrigeration doors closed to maintain proper temp.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Numerous flies seen throughout kitchen and dining areas; rear door left cracked throughout inspection allowing flies to enter the facility.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Rice scoop handle leaning down into rice inside container; CDI: pic placed handle up inside container above the top of the rice.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No Multi-use utensils and equipment shall be immediately air-dried before storage.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No NOT IN COMPLIANCE; 4-601.11 (C), 4-602.13 - The outside wall of the fryers and hot holding unit has an accumulation of grease. Tables beneath hot holding. Walk-in door and door seals have accumulated food debris; cleaning required. All non-food contact surfaces must be clean.
54 1 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No Dumpster doors open at time of inspection; doors shall be closed at all times. Drain plug needed on dumpster.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 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 clean and in good repair. Broken floor tiles and rusted air vents in kitchen; dusting needed throughout. Floors shall be in good repair and be easily cleanable.
56 1 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No NOT IN COMPLIANCE; 6-303.11, 6-501.14 - Lighting in cooking area is 17 foot candles. Lighting shall be at least 50 foot candles. Pic instructed to have lighting added to increase lighting intensity.