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NameBLUE OREGANO
Address2187 N BRIDGE STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
ELKIN NC 28621
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountySurry
Inspection Date 6/2/2026
Final Score @ Grade
98.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P -- Observed unwashed produce stored above ready-to-eat washed cucumbers in the walk-in cooler. Keep unwashed produce below or otherwise away from any ready-to-eat foods. The unwashed produce was moved below the ready-to-eat foods to correct the violation. 0 pts
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers - Pf -- Observed one sanitizer bottle that was not labeled. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. The bottle was labeled to correct the violation. 0 pts
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods - Pf -- Observed cooked rice stored in deep containers and tightly covered while cooling in the walk-in cooler. The following are effective means to properly cool food: (1) Placing the food in shallow pans, (2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions, (3) Using rapid cooling equipment, (4) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath, (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer, (6) Adding ice as an ingredient, or (7) Other effective methods. When food is placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. The rice was transferred to 2-inch pans, uncovered, and placed on the top shelf of the walk-in cooler to correct the violation. Observed recently cut tomatoes cooling in the top of the sandwich prep unit. The top of a sandwich prep unit is intended to maintain proper food temperatures, not cool food. When food is placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. The tomatoes were placed in the bottom of the unit in to correct the violation
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes Yes No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - C -- Observed wet wiping cloths stored in a quat sanitizer solution at 0 ppm. Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in a container of approved sanitizer (150-400 ppm) between uses. The violation was corrected by remaking the solution to 200 ppm
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required - C -- Observed stored clean tubs that were stacked without air-drying. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food, and may not be cloth dried unless they have been air-dried and need polishing. 0 pts
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 ice forming around evaporator line in walk in freezer. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition. 0 pts
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils; 4-602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - C -- Observed hood filters with grease and dust build-up. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris and be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 0 pts
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - C -- Clean icicles off floor in walk in cooler and clean floor drains throughout. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.