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NameKAT'S PATCH
Address629 N MAIN ST
 
City/State/ZIP
TROUTMAN NC 28166
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyIredell
Inspection Date 3/24/2026
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
13 0 Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated Yes Yes No 3-202.15: Observed one dented can stored with intact cans. Food packaging must be in good condition, intact, and protect the food inside. Pf CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded can. Reduced points due to improvement.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A): Observed raw sausage patties stored over RTE food. Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods - P CDI: PIC moved sausage below RTE food.
19 1.50 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding Yes No No 3-403.11: Observed spaghetti sauce that had been cooked and cooled reheated to 145 F. Spaghetti sauce did not reach 165 F within 2 hours. TCS foods that are cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of 165F for 15 seconds. P CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16: Observed prep cooler not functioning properly. The following items were above 41 F: Cole slaw 45 and lettuce 45. Food was in ice bath. Other items were 41 and below. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. P CDI: PIC implemented emergency TPHC. Establishment discarded and replaced food at 11 AM. See #33.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.17: Observed corn dogs, liver mush, baked ham, hot dogs, chicken wings, and bologna without a date label. Date mark commercially processed food when the original container is opened in a food establishment and held for more than 24 hours. Pf CDI: PIC added correct dates to liver mush, chicken wings, and hot dogs. PIC added thaw dates to corn dogs, baked ham, and bologna. 3-501.18: Observed hot dogs (3/19), deli hame (3/19), and chili beans (3/18). Discard the food requiring date labels once the time/temperature window has expired, if it is not labeled, or if the label is incorrect. P CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded.
33 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes Yes 4-301.11: Observed sandwich prep cooler not holding temp below 41 F. Provide equipment in number and capacity to achieve cooling, heating, and holding temperatures. Pf A VERIFICATION VISIT WILL BE MADE ON 4/2.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112: Observed dead flies in bottom of prep cooler. Pests, including dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other problems, must be regularly removed from control devices and premises to avoid accumulation, decomposition, or pest attraction.
39 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display No No No 3-305.11: Observed boxes of food in WIF stored on the floor. Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11: Observed employee wearing watch while working with food. Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14: Observed sanitizer buckets with low sanitizer concentration. Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses and laundry daily.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11: Observed several torn gaskets on RIC’s and WIF, ice/condensation build up in WIF, WIF door has minor damage, and rusted racks throughout establishment. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-602.13: Observed exterior of equipment with soil build up and gaskets on RIC need cleaning. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of soil residue.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.113: Observed dumpster side doors open. Keep dumpster and other outside waste handling containers for refuse, recyclables, and returnables covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11: Observed peeling paint on floors, damaged coving under hand sink, hole in wall behind drink fountain, unfinished wood around back door and coving in dry storage, and wall damage near mop sink. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. 6-501.12: Observed minor dust build up on ceiling vents and additional wall cleaning needed. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.