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NameDOUG SAULS BARBEQUE
Address813 WESTERN AVE
 
City/State/ZIP
NASHVILLE NC 27856
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyNash
Inspection Date 3/5/2026
Final Score @ Grade
88.50 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12(A)-At least one person present during the inspection shall be a certified food protection manager and has passed a test under ANSI.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(1)-Whole hogs stored beside cabbage in walk-in. Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. PIC relocated cabbage. 3-302.11 (A)(4)-Opened bags of dried ingredients not sealed with wrappings or in covered containers. Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A)&4-602.12(A)-Utensils soiled in clean storage & chicken cooker not in use soiled. Equipment food contact surfaces & utensils shall be clean to sight, touch and food contact surfaces of cooking equipment shall be cleaned daily. Utensils pulled to be cleaned. 4-602.11(E)(4)-Baffle in ice machine found with peeling plastic and needs cleaning. Equipment and components contacting non TCS food shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation of soil residue & mold.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 (A) or (B)-Slaw and bbq made last night not date marked. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. PIC date marked items at this time.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15-Cooked chicken cooling in cold water. Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. PIC educated and chicken discarded.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12-Containers of dried ingredients by cook rack & fryers not labeled. Food ingredients removed from their original packaging shall be labeled.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-202.15 (A)(3)-Improvement has been made and several self-closing mechanisms have been installed on doors since last visit; however, openings around various doors, some doors not properly self-closing and door by fryers not closed. Outer openings shall be protected with self-closing, tight-fitting doors.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B)-Several wiping cloths stored on equipment surfaces and solution above 100 ppm in buckets. Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. PIC remixed concentration to 100 ppm.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12(B)-Ensure scoops for dried ingredients have handles and are stored above the food in the container. 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. 3-304.12 (E)-Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A)-Ensure shelving & racks for catering pots, bbq pans are kept clean & in good repair. Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. 4-903.11(B)(1)-BBQ pans & lids stacked wet. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-5011(A)-Install light in fry area over reach-ins, repair items such as lights by cook rack, damaged cook rack, compressor on walk-in (not in use), outside of walk-in doors, crack(s) on 3 comp sink upfront. Remove screws & repair wash bin for 3 comp sink in pit room so that it is easily cleanable and continue to replace lids with missing handles as needed. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13-Cleanliness of equipment has improved since last visit; however, equipment surfaces such as walk-in doors, gaskets, ice bin (not in use), and fry area need cleaning. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept clean.
53 1 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No Yes No 5-501.17-Install covered receptacle in takeout restroom. Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. 6-202.14.-Ensure all restroom doors are self-closing. Restrooms shall be provided with a self-closing door.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11&6-501.12(A)-Continue to repair ceiling, walls & ensure crevices between walls & FRP are completed sealed. Keep floors & walls clean in fry area, under & behind equipment as needed. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair & kept clean.