CAROLINA ALE HOUSE

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in top portion of reach in cooler in front of ovens on cook line, raw beef stored over cooked chicken, and raw salmon stored over cooked pasta in grill drawers on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in top portion of reach in cooler in front of ovens on cook line, raw beef stored over cooked chicken, and raw salmon stored over cooked pasta in grill drawers on cook line. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from grill, Buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); cheese curds (52F - Cold Holding) at fryer reach in cooler, and coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding) at server station. As per manager all items were stored since previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed, cheese curds 49F, buttermilk at 38F all cold holding at reach in cooler at fryer station. As per manager, cheese curds placed inside unit 4 hours prior.Observed pico de gallo at 43F cold holding at reach in cooler across from grill. Observed coleslaw at 43F, bleu cheese dressing at 46F, salsa 45F all cold holding at reach in cooler at server station. As per manager, products placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from grill, Buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); cheese curds (52F - Cold Holding) at fryer reach in cooler, and coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding) at server station. As per manager all items were stored since previous day. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed, cheese curds 49F, buttermilk at 38F all cold holding at reach in cooler at fryer station. As per manager, cheese curds placed inside unit 4 hours prior.Observed pico de gallo at 43F cold holding at reach in cooler across from grill. Observed coleslaw at 43F, bleu cheese dressing at 46F, salsa 45F all cold holding at reach in cooler at server station. As per manager, products placed inside unit more than 4 hours prior. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled at inside and outside bars. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed soda nozzles soiled at inside and outside bars. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in inside bar area and outside bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in inside bar area and outside bar area. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand wash sink when valve is open in ware wash area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand wash sink when valve is open in ware wash area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of bar walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of bar walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven heavily soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven heavily soiled on cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled at inside bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled at inside bar. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ambient thermometers in disrepair at fryer reach in cooler and in front line server station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed ambient thermometers in disrepair at fryer reach in cooler and in front line server station. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of fryers. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster in outside bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster in outside bar area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under soap dispenser at hand wash sink in front of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: Observed wall soiled under soap dispenser at hand wash sink in front of cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in back prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in back prep area. Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 5 live flies flying in air around liquor bottles at outside bar. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheese in top portion of reach in cooler in front of ovens on cook line, raw beef stored over cooked chicken, and raw salmon stored over cooked pasta in grill drawers on cook line. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from grill, Buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); cheese curds (52F - Cold Holding) at fryer reach in cooler, and coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding) at server station. As per manager all items were stored since previous day. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from grill, Buttermilk (45F - Cold Holding); cheese curds (52F - Cold Holding) at fryer reach in cooler, and coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding); salsa (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (47F - Cold Holding) at server station. As per manager all items were stored since previous day. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed queso (78F - Hot Holding) inside of hot box in kitchen prep area. As per manager for one hour, manager took product to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles soiled at inside and outside bars. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in inside bar area and outside bar area. Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available at hand wash sink when valve is open in ware wash area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of marinara sauce at reach in cooler. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside of bar walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored inside container of sugar touching sugar, manager picked up scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of conveyor oven heavily soiled on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster soiled at inside bar. Warning

Basic - Observed ambient thermometers in disrepair at fryer reach in cooler and in front line server station. Warning

Basic - Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of fryers. Warning

Basic - Observed waste line missing at soda gun holster in outside bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled under soap dispenser at hand wash sink in front of cook line. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in back prep area. Warning

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook touch raw beef patty and then changed gloves no hand wash. Warning

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touch cell phone and began preparing corn without washing hands. Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheesecake (55F - Cold Holding) at single door reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, for approximately 1 hour. Manager took product to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance. Observed stained cutting boards located at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed temperature dish machine at 156F. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled at cook line. Observed ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust near beer keg walk in cooler. Also observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area near dish machine. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at expo area. Warning

Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bags on top of preparation table at back kitchen. Observed employee cell phone on top of cutting board located at cook line. Employee removed phone. Advised employee to wash, rinse and sanitize cutting board. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint at cook line Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of chest freezer located near kitchen entrance. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout restaurant soiled with black substance. Also observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed hand sink soiled with black substance at bar. Observed interior of reach in freezer at bar soiled with black substance. Observed shelves at bar heavily soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on juice pourers at ware washing area. Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed tin foil near grill at cook line. Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at cook line Warning

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water at cook line floor, and also at prep area at back kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution at 0ppm. Manger took solution to replenish with chlorine. Warning

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked breaded wings (48F-51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. Provided Cooling Methods handout. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked breaded wings (48F-51F - Cooling) at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line across from flat top grill. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Advised manager to take items to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of microwave soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed interior of convection oven soiled with accumulated food debris. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled with black substance at indoor bar. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at cook line across from flat top grill at 58F. Manager called repair technician during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line. Warning

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Located at preparation area. Manager discarded item. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled with black substance. Observed soda holsters soiled at indoor and outdoor bar. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed shelf underneath flat top grill soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe underneath hand sink at indoor bar. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (53 F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46 F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler drawers at cook line. As per manager, less than 4 hours. Manager placed items inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun soiled at indoor and outdoor bar areas. Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at indoor and outdoor bar. Manager replenished soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 78 F at outside bar. Ran water for approximately five minutes. Warning

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Located at employee bathroom. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at preparation area and cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. Warning

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee preparing food at cook line not wearing hair restraint. Employee put hat on. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Located at fryer station. Manager removed towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located at conveyer oven at cook line. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. Observed soda gun holster soiled at indoor and outdoor bar. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Located at indoor and outdoor bar. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from underneath hand sink at outside bar. Repeat Violation Warning