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NameBIG JIM'S EXPRESS
Address7564 NC HWY 33 NW
 
City/State/ZIP
TARBORO NC 27886
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyEdgecombe
Inspection Date 11/14/2025
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
21 3 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P All hot food shall maintain a temperature no less that 135degF. Today, food in hot holding case discarded as a result of temperature abuse. Unit temperature increased to properly hold food. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Label all chemicals for proper identification. One bottle observed without label in ww area. cdi: labeled.
47 1 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) Remove all unused equipment from premises or repair to working order. Crockpot observed today is not approved. Remove. Stove on bricks.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) General cleaning needed on sides of equipment, hood, all returns, fan guards in walk in.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) Ceiling tiles in warewashing area stained as a result of water leak. Clean and grout floor. Clean floor under cooking equipment to remove heavy grease buildup.