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NameCENTRAL CARE REST HOME
Address139 APEX LANE
 
City/State/ZIP
MOUNT AIRY NC 27030
Premise Type16 - Institutional Food Service
CountySurry
Inspection Date 3/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes No 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency - C -- Observed mold growth on the upper shield of the ice machine. Follow manufacturer’s instructions to clean and sanitize at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of soil and mold. 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - Pf -- Observed can opener contaminated with dried food build-up and residue. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The equipment was cleaned and sanitized in place and attachments sent to the dish area to correct the violation.
26 1.50 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered Yes No No 3-801.11 (B) Pasteurized Foods, Prohibited Re-Service, and Prohibited Food - P -- PIC stated they use pooled unpasteurized raw shell eggs in the facility for scrambled eggs served to multiple people. In a food establishment that serves a highly susceptible population, pasteurized eggs or egg products shall be substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of recipes in which more than one egg is broken and the eggs are combined. Unpasteurized raw shell eggs may be used if they are combined immediately before cooking for one consumer's serving at a single meal, fully cooked, and served immediately. The PIC stated they would not use the unpasteurized eggs in this manner and would purchase pasteurized eggs for scrambled eggs in the future.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected - C -- The window A/C unit has openings around the sides and bottom allowing pests to enter. Keep all windows and doors closed when not in use to prevent insects or other pests from entering the facility. Towels are currently wedged in between the bottom and window frame, leaving corners open.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage - C -- Observed cup without handles stored in the cereal box. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, cinnamon, or other non time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-205.10 Food Equipment, Certification and Classification - C --REPEAT- Household blender, air fryer and domestic crock pot in the kitchen. Equipment must be NSF-listed or meet Chapter 4 in the NC Food Code (except for microwaves, toasters, and mixers). 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C -- Observed rusty shelves in the walk-in cooler. Leak in the evaporator line in the walk-in cooler. 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.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils; 4-602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces - C --Wipe overhead cabinets and shelves throughout where food debris and mold on the wood are present and around window unit. 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.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods - C - Continue repairing the baseboard tiles in the dry storage and kitchen area where they have become detached from the wall and cracked. Repair the cabinets and drawers where the wood is chipped and several areas of the cabinets are absorbent where the polyurethane has worn away. Cabinets need to be sanded and re-stained or painted with a gloss paint to make it easy cleanable. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - C -- Clean walk in cooler floor. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.16 Drying Mops - C -- Observed mops stored outside the can wash basin after use. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Install mop hangers.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C -- One light bulb out in front of the 2 door reach-ins. Provide 10 foot candles measured 30 inches above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Change the bulb.