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NameBOJANGLES
Address22913 US-17, HAMPSTEAD, NC 28443
 
City/State/ZIP
HAMPSTEAD NC 28443
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyPender
Inspection Date 3/23/2026
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General CommentsWork orders already submitted for non working oven, the outlet for the sifter that isn't working.

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 Yes Yes No 4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf) - Repeat - The thermometer probe was textured from dried food residue, observed used multiple times without sanitizing first. Square plastic tea containers observed with brown residue. Can opener blade observed dirty. Any food contact surfaces or utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - Tea containers moved back to 3 comp to be washed. Thermometer cleaned with sanitizing solution. Can opener moved to sink to be cleaned.
21 1.50 Proper hot holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) - Chicken Breast and Chicken leg, hot held by the window, were at 117 and 128F respectively. Hot held items on the main line like the fried chicken patty (111F), grilled chicken tender (120F), and steak (106F) were observed below 135F. All hot held TCS foods using temperature for safety must be maintained at 135F or above. All items were voluntarily discarded by PIC. Verification Required by 3/26/26 to ensure that hot held items using temperature for safety are kept at 135For above.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Sliced tomatoes were observed in the prep unit without any date marking. They were prepped on a previous date. RTE TCS foods shall be marked with the date of preparation if kept in the establishment for more than 1 day. CDI - Voluntarily discarded by PIC.
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) - Several TCS foods using time for temperature control were crossing the 4hr holding time during the inspection. If time is being used as a public health control, times must be recorded for these items and written TPHC policy must be followed. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded at the 4hr mark and replaced with fresh items, recommend following Bojangles TPHC policy
28 0 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) A large rolling trash can full of a white granular powder was observed without any labeling. Working containers of toxic chemicals shall be named with the contents. PIC labeled container as magnasol.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests (C) - 2 large dead water bugs and another smaller roach were all observed dead under the customer drink station cabinets. 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C) Small light gap noted under back door.
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C) Food employees observed with bracelets. Hand and wrist jewelry shall not be worn by food employees, with the exception of a simple smooth ring.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C) - Soiled wiping cloths observed on prep surfaces. When not in use, wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizing solution.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) - The blue ice bucket is hanging on a hook directly next to the chicken breading station. In use utensils shall be stored in a manner that protects them from potential contamination. CDI - Bucket sent to wash rinse and sanitize. PIC found a new storage location on a nearby shelf.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces - Cleanability (Pf) Biscuit making station observed with deeply cracked wooden rolling pin. Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be smooth, free of cracks and chips, and be easily cleanable. CDI - Cracked rolling pin voluntarily discarded by PIC.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) - Repeat Violation - Cleaning needed of nearly all cooler and cold drawer gaskets and interiors. equipment handles, outsides of the flour canister and, outside surfaces of equipment. Most equipment and utensils handles throughout the establishment have dried residue on them. Clean at a greater frequency to prevent a build up of food residue, microbial growth, or attraction of pests.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes Yes No 5-205.12 Prohibiting a Cross Connection (P) -Repeat - End of mop hose observed in the basin. Store end of hose outside of mop wash to prevent possibility of a cross connection. CDI - Hose was hung up by PIC.
55 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) - Repeat Violation - Floors throughout establishment in need of thorough cleaning (under equipment, and in hard to reach areas). Old cups and debris observed under the drive through station. Splatters on FRP wall board need addresses as well. 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) There are several missing tiles throughout the kitchen area, and some are cracked. Floors shall be kept in good repair. Repair or replace floors as needed. 6-201.17 Walls and Ceilings, Attachments (C) The ceiling vent covers are missing above the prep line.