7-ELEVEN #41168A

2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee don gloves to work with food. CDI - Employee was asked to remove gloves, wash hands, and don gloves before engaging in food preparation. Employee washed hands using correct handwashing procedure. -0 points-

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken wings and pizza slices in hot box with hot holding temperatures between 124F and 129F. CDI - PIC discarded items. -1.5 points- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM certification in establishment during inspection. Establishment has 180 days from issuance of permit (until December 7th, 2025) to obtain certification. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food.- P Observed employee enter food preparation area without conducting handwash and begin to prepare food. CDI - Employee was stopped, asked to wash hands, and don gloves. -2 points-

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed aluminum drink can stored in handwashing sink in food prep area. CDI - Can was removed by regulator. -0 points-

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. -0 points-

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of single use drinking cups stored on floor in dry storage area. -REPEAT- -1 point-

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed heavy food splash and residues at customer self serve area. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0.5 points-

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM certification in establishment during inspection. Establishment has 180 days from issuance of permit (until December 7th, 2025) to obtain certification. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed chicken wings hot holding at 121F in hot box. CDI - All TCS foods in hot holding are held for no more than 2 hours and then discarded. Chicken wings were close to 2 hour hold mark and were discarded. All other TCS foods in hot box were 135F or above. -0 points- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thermometer in establishment. PIC ordered new thermometers during inspection. A verification will be conducted by June 22nd, 2025 to determine if establishment is in compliance. -0.5 points-

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of single use drink cups and paper towels stored on floor in dry storage area. -0.5 points-