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NameCAROLINA CROSSROADS
Address211 PITTSBORO ST
 
City/State/ZIP
CHAPEL HILL NC 27516
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyOrange
Inspection Date 5/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General CommentsNo temperature violations observed but best practice includes not storing cold items in prep coolers above the cold line.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
35 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing. Ensure you are puncturing ROP fish packages prior to placing them in refrigeration. The tuna steaks were removed from the packages as the corrective action.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display Yes No No 3-306.13 (B) and (C) Consumer Self-Service Operations (Pf). Observed grab and go fruit at the coffee bar having an unwrapped apple. If being offered for grab and go, fruits that have an edible exterior must be washed and wrapped so that the various hands that touch won’t possible contaminate the edible exterior. This rule does not apply to items such as bananas and oranges. The singular apple was removed from service as the corrective action.
42 0 Washing fruits & vegetables No No No 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C). Observed avocados in various areas being used with stickers still on the outside. This is considered unwashed. Fruits and veggies must be washed prior to use with complete removal of stickers.
49 1 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 sticky buildup on the shelves in the small dry storage room, as well as food debris buildup on the interior of hot boxes and prep coolers. Wipe down these areas to prevent visible buildup over time.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean Yes No No 6-501.16 Drying Mops (C). Wet mops must be stored with the head of the mop hanging at the bottom to drip into the mop sink. Do not store mops with the head at the top to prevent dripping of wastewater on the handle of the mop. Corrected by turning the mop around during the inspection.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas and Lockers (C). Observed an employee phone on a prep surface where prep was actively taking place. Keep phones in designated areas or on your person to prevent possible contamination. Phone was moved as the corrective action.