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NameMAGNOLIA KITCHEN
Address209 N MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
LENOIR NC 28645
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyCaldwell
Inspection Date 6/1/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99.50 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 No No 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. There was no certified food protection manager on duty, PIC has 210 days to become certified due to being a newly permitted establishment.
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -Pf Establishment did not have an employee health policy present. CDI- Regulatory Authority emailed PIC a copy of employee health policy.
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf Establishment did not have a written vomit and diarrheal plan. CDI- Regulatory Authority emailed PIC a copy of employee health policy.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Handwashing sink in kitchen and guest bathroom needed.
20 0 Proper cooling time & temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Greens in reach in cooler are cooling at a slow rate (see temperature log). Regulatory authority recommended to take aluminum foil off the pot to allow for better cooling ventilation. CDI: Cooling method was corrected.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 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. -Pf Extensive amount of food packed tight cooling under prep table cooler. Food was cooling in large containers with closed tight fitting lids. CDI: Food under prep table was moved to reach in cooler. Greens were uncovered.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Handheld can opener is not of commercial use.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Dry wall behind mop sink was chipped. Screw holes in the wall paneling and floor molding need to be repaired in the kitchen area.