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NameNATURE'S OWN
Address195 BELL AVENUE
 
City/State/ZIP
SOUTHERN PINES NC 28387
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMoore
Inspection Date 4/17/2026
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12A (C) Observed PIC without Food Protection Manager Certification. The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Provide a PIC with Food Protection Manager Certification all hours of operation. New permit was issued on 10/31/25. After 5/29/26 points will be deducted on inspections.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11A (P) Observed containers of raw ground beef and sausage stored beside containers of raw chicken on shelf in walk-in. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storing raw foods separate and away from ready to eat foods and organizing according to final cook temperatures. CDI: Ground beef and sausage were relocated to left side of shelf and chicken was relocated to right side of shelf during inspection.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11A (Pf) Observed multiple bowls and plates on clean dish racks maintained with debris. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI: All items were relocated to ware-washing to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16A,2 (P) Observed sliced tomatoes, salsa, tzatziki and shrimp in salad prep unit with temperatures >41F. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained at 41°F or less for cold-holding. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded all items.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition No Yes No 3-501.17 (Pf) Observed bean & chicken soup, chickpea soup, house-made guacamole and quesadillas without date marking. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. CDI: PIC date marked all items with preparation dates. 3-501.18 (P) Observed several containers of house-made sauces/dressings [lemon tzatziki (3/27, 4/6), chipotle aioli (1/12, 4/6), Greek dressing (4/8), white balsamic dressing (4/10), marinade (4/4)] past the 7-day hold time and chicken strips without a preparation date. Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded both items.
24 1.50 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes Yes No 3-501.19B,3 (Pf) Observed blanched French fries without the time removed from temperature control. Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. CDI: Employee marked fries with the time removed from temperature control and discard time.
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 (Pf) Observed containers of dish machine chemicals without labels. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Label chemicals once removed from original packaging. CDI: Employee poured chemicals into labeled chemical buckets.
37 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 (C) Observed containers of flour, salt, pepper and other seasonings without labels. FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. Label foods once removed from original packaging.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 (C) Observed back door of building with a large gap at the bottom. FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Properly seal back door to prevent the entry of pests and/or rodents.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12B (C) Observed container being used as a scoop in sugar. FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored in FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD within containers or EQUIPMENT that can be closed. Scoops shall have handles to prevent contamination and allow for proper utensil storage. Handles shall be up and out of food.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11A (C) Observed metal bowls stacked wet on clean dish rack. After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be air-dried. Allow bowls to air dry completely prior to stacking. Repeat violation. 4-903.11B,2 (C) Observed bowls, plates and pots on clean dish racks with food contact surfaces face up. Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored covered or inverted.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11A (C) Observed prep unit and lowboy 2 in service area not maintaining TCS foods at 41F or below. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. Repair/replace prep unit and lowboy. Do not use for TCS foods until repaired/replaced. Repeat violation: lowboy in service area.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11C (C) Observed door gaskets throughout maintained with black debris and racks maintained with dust debris. Nonfood-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. Clean non-food contact surfaces.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113B (C) Observed lids of recyclable dumpster open. Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. Keep dumpster lids closed. 5-501.115 (C) Observed dumpster area maintained with trash debris. A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items. Clean dumpster area.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 (C) Observed cracked floor tiles in ice machine room and vent in kitchen ceiling being held in place with tape. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Repair/replace floor tiles and repair ceiling vent. Some of the broken tiles have been replaced. Repeat violation: floor tiles.