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NameBOXCAR BAR AND ARCADE
Address621 FOSTER ST
 
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27701
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 10/30/2025
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General CommentsKitchen does not readily carry ice, REHSI and PIC checked thermometers under running cold water at the 3-comp sink, both reading 73F. REHSI sanitized thermometer probe and body with an alcohol wipe at the beginning and throughout the inspection,

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use No No No 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) - Observed one drink stored on a prep surface next to equipment. 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.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-202.15 Package Integrity (Pf) - Observed two dented cans on the top seal/rim stored on the good can rack. FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded .
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) - Observed a few items above 41F (Check temp log) due to being over stocked and past the max fill line in the pans. 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 moved all items to the walk-in cooler to be cooled down.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) - Observed two large containers of flour not labelled. Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized , working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) - Observed a few plastic containers wet stacked on the dish rack. Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required-After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contacting FOOD; and (B) May not be cloth dried.
47 0 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) - Observed one shelving in the walk-in cooler rusted and needs to be replaced. The large pizza flip-top has a little bit of puddling water and needs to be checked out. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes No No 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) - Observed PIC not having chlorine test strips for the dish machine. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. -CDI- REHSI provided test strips.