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NameGROCERY BASKET (THE)
Address189 CHAMPION ROAD
 
City/State/ZIP
FERGUSON NC 28624
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWilkes
Inspection Date 3/27/2026
Final Score @ Grade
92.50 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 Yes No 2-102.12 - Certified Food Protection Manager: At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager. No certified food protection manager at time of inspection.
13 1 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes No No 3-101.11 - Safe, Unadulterated, and Honestly Presented: Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. P ham stored in make unit with mold accumulating. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded ham.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition No Yes No 3-501.17 - Ready-to-Eat, Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Date Marking: Date mark all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. Pf Livermush and bologna in make unit without date marking. PIC states items from previous date. CDI items date marked.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.112 - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Dead insects in make unit.
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: 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 ANSI-accredited certification program. Domestic stove, refrigerator, and freezer in use. Square corner sink in facility, no longer approved for restaurant use. 4-501.11 - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment: Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted. Gaskets to make unit reach in and reach in cooler torn.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils: Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at frequency to prevent accumulation of soil residue. Grill and fryer in need of cleaning.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.114 - Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter: The establishment shall maintain a premises which is free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Unused equipment in the facility. 6-501.12 - Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Soil building up behind refrigeration units. Walls around kitchen and areas beneath counters are soiled with food residues. Floors and walls need cleaning in the restrooms. Clean under grill. Window A/C unit in need of cleaning. Ceiling fans in need of cleaning. 6-501.11 - Repairing: Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Toilet tissue dispenser in men’s restroom damaged. Ceiling tiles in dining area damaged. Duct tape holding window A/C unit in place.