The following information was provided by Appalachian Health Care. Restaurants and food stands are inspected one to four times per year, based on risk frequency, and institutional food service facilities are inspected four times per year.
To view the full inspection report for inspected establishments, visit AppHealthCare’s website and search for a facility by name. If you have questions about a specific inspection report, call AppHealthCare Environmental Health offices in Alleghany (336) 372-5641, Ashe (336) 246-3356, Watauga (828) 264-4995.
88 Grocery & Cafe
12750 NC Highway 88, Creston
Grade: A
Score: 97
The restaurant received a 1.5-point demerit for improper date marking. Containers of BBQ, chili, and cut lettuce, were present inside refrigeration units with no date. Beer cheese and nacho cheese were found in reach in past the 7 day date limit and were voluntarily discarded by the Person In Charge (PIC) during the inspection. The restaurant received a 1-point demerit for no ANSI Certified Food protection Manager on site during the inspection. The restaurant received a half-point demerit for physical facilities needing to be better cleaned/maintained.
88 Grocery & Cafe received scores of 98.5 and 96.5 on two previous inspections.
Boondocks
108 South Jefferson Avenue, West Jefferson
Grade: A
Score: 96
The restaurant received a 1.5-point demerit for food improperly separated and protected. Single-use gloves can only be used for one task such as working with ready to eat foods, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. Noted during inspection one cookline employee adjusting clothing with gloves and one back kitchen employee wiping gloves with a wiping cloth. Discussed with one employee and PIC that no parts of clothing, body, hats, glasses, or potentially contaminated surfaces should be touched when gloves are on without removing gloves, washing hands, and donning a new pair of gloves. Please work with one another to identify habits and point out times someone is unintentionally touching their clothing or other unclean surfaces. The restaurant received a 1.5-point demerit for food contact surfaces needing to be better cleaned/sanitized. Deli slicer was reported as last used prior to the day of inspection and had been stored with food debris in upper area behind blade. This area is difficult to clean and discussed using small brush in areas that will not scratch blade. Additional care is needed in breaking down slicer, and properly washing, rinsing, and sanitizing to remove all buildup before storage. One clean metal pan had minor food buildup still left in it. Noted some sticker residue left on clean metal and plastic containers. PIC reported that the stickers had been difficult to remove. Remove all stickers and residue before and during the wash process. General comment: Discussed better cleaning along one ledge in upper ice making parts of right ice machine. Overall machines were in clean condition with one area that needed more detailed cleaning. The restaurant received a 1-point demerit for toxic substances properly identified, stored and used. Noted one spray bottle with blue product in it labeled as sanitizer. Corrected by PIC labeling this as Windex. Note that once a bottle has been used for one type of chemical, it should not be rinsed/cleaned and re-used for a different type of chemical. Label all spray bottles with their appropriate contents.
Boondocks received scores of 94.5 and 96 on two previous inspections.
Blue Ridge Elementary School Cafeteria
5778 NC Highway 88, Warrensville
Grade: A
Score: 98.5
The cafeteria received a 1.5-point demerit for food-contact surfaces needing to be better cleaned/sanitized. Hot water reached maximum of 122 degrees during the inspection. PIC called in a work order for repair of mechanical dish machine. PIC agreed to use two-compartment sink using the SOP posted on the wall until machine is repaired. Dried food residues observed on pizza cutters. PIC removed items from storage and took to rewash.
Blue Ridge Elementary School Cafeteria received scores of 99 and 99 on two previous inspections.
Generations Ashe Kitchen
180 Chattyrob Lane, West Jefferson
Grade: A
Score: 98
The kitchen received a 1-point demerit for contamination prevention during food preparation, storage and display. Boxes of food present on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer. Store food at least six inches from floor. The kitchen received a half-point demerit for personal cleanliness. Employees in kitchen need more effective hair restraints. Hair nets and hats are effective means in addition to gathering hair into a bun or ponytail, off of shoulders. Employee was wearing a watch while working in kitchen. Remove watches so hand washing will be more effective. The kitchen received a half-point demerit for non-food contact surfaces needing to be better cleaned. Shelving in walk-in cooler has buildup of residue. Walk-in cooler has a buildup of dust in and around fan grates. More frequent cleaning needed of fan grates and shelving to preclude build up of dust and residues.
Generations Ashe Kitchen received scores of 98.5 and 97 on two previous inspections.
Juarez Convenient Store
14226 NC Highway 194, Lansing
Grade: A
Score: 96
The store received a 1.5-point demerit for food improperly separated and protected. Personal food, including cooked meats, cut cantaloupe, cooked chicken entree, and personal spices and teas were commingled inside refrigeration units, on dry storage shelf, and on prep table. Keep all food for personal use separated from food for establishment and labeled to distinguish it. The store received a 1.5-point demerit for improper date marking. Several foods present in refrigeration, including cooked pork, beef, gravy, beans, chili, and deli meat did not have a date mark. Owner stated the food was cooked yesterday, and he created a label for each item. A container of salsa was present in the reach in past the seven-day limit and was voluntarily discarded by the owner during the inspection. The store received a half-point demerit for non-food contact surfaces needing to be better cleaned. Refrigeration units including interior shelving, gaskets, handles, and exterior surfaces, present with food residues. More frequent and thorough cleaning needed of non-food contact surfaces to preclude buildup. The store received a half-point demerit for toilet facilities improperly constructed, supplied and cleaned. Toilet fixtures need cleaning, and/or replacement.
Juarez Convenient Store received a score of 96.5 on one previous inspection.
The Loghouse at Lansing
8970 NC Highway 194, Lansing
Grade: A
Score: 96.5
The restaurant received a 1.5-point demerit for food improperly separated and protected. Two containers of slaw made the morning of inspection, were cooling on the bottom shelf of reach-in cooler, next to containers of raw hamburger. Raw eggs were stored in close proximity to ready to eat food in reach-in cooler. Keep raw meats and eggs separate from ready to eat foods. Separate eggs and raw meat according to final cook temperatures. Owner of restaurant separated these items during the inspection. The restaurant received a 1.5-point demerit for improper cold holding temperatures. Hot dogs (44 degrees), deli turkey (44 degrees), deli ham (46 degrees), chili (45 degrees), BBQ (44 degrees). Deli ham was discarded and all other items were moved to the three-door reach in cooler. The restaurant received a half-point demerit for improper cooling methods used. Several stacked and lidded containers of food were present in the back of the reach-in cooler. One pan containing vegetable soup was stacked, lidded, and registered 45 degrees and 43 degrees after one hour. The soup was cooked last night and placed into reach-in cooler to cool. Use more aggressive cooling methods, such as ice, ice paddles, or place into a freezer. Cool uncovered, and unstacked. Handout given. Soup voluntarily discarded during the inspection by an employee.
The Loghouse at Lansing received scores of 96.5 and 98 on two previous inspections.
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