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NamePRUITTHEALTH ELKIN CAFETERIA
Address560 JOHNSON RIDGE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
ELKIN NC 28621
Premise Type16 - Institutional Food Service
CountySurry
Inspection Date 8/21/2025
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
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 No No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager - C -- Upon inspection, there was no certified food protection manager (CFPM) present. At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a CFPM by taking and passing an ANSI accredited program (ServSafe for example). A CFPM shall be present during all operating hours.
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - Pf -- Observed debris on the can opener blade and one plastic container. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The blade was sent to the dish area to correct the violation. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency - C -- Observed minimal mold growth and pink bacteria towards the back of inner shield area. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to clean and sanitize at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods - Pf -- Observed green beans tightly covered containers cooling in the three door freezer. 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. Beans were uncovered and I also spoke with the PIC about ice baths, uncovering items to correct the violation. REPEAT
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No 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. 0 PTS
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C -- Observed some shelving beginning to rust in the dry storage areas. Repair rusted table top and replace caulking so that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Remove blue tape from table guard corner. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications REPEAT 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification - C -- Observed domestic chest freezer, domestic food processor and blender intended for household use only stored in the kitchen. Except for toasters, mixers, microwave ovens, water heaters, and hoods, food equipment shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s intended use and certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited certification program. The food processor was removed from the kitchen. REPEAT
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - C -- Observed minor debris in the toaster conveyor. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. REPEAT 0 PTS due to improvement since last inspection
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures - C -- Remove accumulating leaves/debris in the corners of dumpster corral. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items, and clean. Clean the dumpster pad. REPEAT 0 PTS
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - C -- Sweep under shelving in the dry storage areas and storage closets. Clean floors in emergency supply rooms and outside storage closets as well remove any cobwebs present. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. REPEAT 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - C -- Baseboard/floor tile damage observed through out. Wall damage in storage room. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. REPEAT