The 12 Bones health inspection

Since someone raised a question about the health inspection rating for 12 Bones, we went and looked it up. Here’s what’s on record with the Buncombe County inspectors – in summary, the restaurant scored an 85.5 upon inspection on June 6. Upon re-inspection on July 12, the place scored a 90.5. Detail below. Click here to see the reports for yourself.

Location: 5 RIVERSIDE DR ASHEVILLE, NC 28801 Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 06/06/2007
Smoking Status: Smoke Free Facility
Score: 85.5
# Comments Points
2. MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 45 DEGREES F. OR BELOW OR 140 DEGREE F OR ABOVE 5.0
3. FOOD MAY NOT BE PREPARED OUTSIDE. ALL FOOD MUST BE COVERED. PROPERLY HEAT AND COOL ALL FOOD. STORE SCOOPS OUT OF FOOD PRODUCT OR HANDLE SIDE UP. 5.0
7. LABEL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS 1.0
15. DO NOT PLACE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ON GARBAGE. 1.5
16. DO NOT PLACE SINGLE SERVICE EQUIPMENT ON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. 1.0
25. DOOR MUST BE KEPT CLOSED. 1.0
General Comments
OWNER/MANAGER WOULD NOT DISPOSE OF FOOD………..ALL EMPLOYEE CUPS MUST HAVE LIDS.

Inspection Date: 07/12/2007
Smoking Status: Smoke Free Facility
Score: 90.5
# Comments Points
2. All meat products on grill or stove ( BBQ) must be held at 140 degrees or more at all times. If leftovers are used, they must be quickly reheated to 165 degrees, then held at 140 degrees. 2.5
3. All food must be prepared inside food prep. area. Cooking not permitted behind restaurant. All food must be stored 12 inches or more off floor in walk in cooler. 5.0
5. Calibrate all product thermometers. Replace in accurate thermometers inside units. 1.5
29. Replace bulb in walk in cooler behind restaurant. 0.5
General Comments
A ” Time in Lieu of Temperature” agreement document must be in place during 2nd quarter. Do not store any utensils under bug zapper. Do not dry silverware with cloth.
Red Denotes Critical Violation