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101 Kitchen

4001 Widewaters Pky

Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; No one at time of inspection was a certified food protection manager until after inspection..- PIC shall be a certified food protection manager.- Manager is in the process of getting main chef certified. Documentation provided

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 4-903.11 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A); Core; Observed dishes being stored on bottom shelves with food debris in them.- Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.- Please do not store where they can be splashed or find a way to protect them

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-601.11 (B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C); Core; The sides of equipment; handles to cold units; and gaskets need cleaning.- Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at the frequency to preclude accumulation of soils.- Please clean items more frequently to prevent buildup.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 19, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Observed black residue buildup inside ice machine.- In equipment such as ice bins they shall be cleaned at the frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soils or mold.- Please clean ice machine and do so more frequently.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; The spices and oils on the make line did not have a label.- When removed from bulk supply spices and oils shall be labeled with the common name of the product.- Label all working containers of food (oils; spices; salts; flour; sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 3-304.14(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B); Core; Sanitizer buckets were at 0ppm.- Cloths shall be stored in between uses in a chemical sanitizer at the proper concentration.- CDI; buckets made again to proper concentration

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Cleaning is needed on the walls throughout do to buildup of splash.- Physical facilities shall be kept clean.- Please clean walls throughout

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 23, 2025

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-101.11Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PIC Present; demonstrates knowledge; & performs duties

Inspector’s notes

2-101.11; Priority Foundation; No person in charge was present during the inspection.- The person in charge shall be present at all hours of operation.- Please ensure that a person in charge is present at all times food is being handled.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; No one at time of inspection was a certified food protection manager.- PIC shall be a certified food protection manager.- Please make sure there is a person in charge present with a certificate.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 4-601.11(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A); Priority foundation; The waffle maker had a lot of build up on it and in it that needs to be cleaned.- Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.- CDI; items were moved to be cleaned

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; The spices and oils on the make line did not have a label.- When removed from bulk supply spices and oils shall be labeled with the common name of the product.- Label all working containers of food (oils; spices; salts; flour; sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Observed food in the floor in the walk in cooler and in the food prep area.- Food shall be at least 6 inches above the floor.- CDI; items were moved to a shelf.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 4-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12; Core; The cutting boards have heavy and black scratches in them.- Cutting surfaces shall be resurfaced or replaced once no longer easily cleanable.- Please resurface/replace cutting boards.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4-601.11 (B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C); Buildup on the shelving on the walk in cooler shelves and outside of waffle makers.- Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at the frequency to preclude accumulation of soils.- Please clean items more frequently to prevent buildup.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 5, 2024

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Waffle makersCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Waffle makers; underneath waffle makers and microwave had food crumbs/debris under them. Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils. Keep items clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A) The opener blade and soda gun at the bar has build-up. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Clean these items and sanitize.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 3-501.14(A) The shredded chicken made at 8:00am temped at 52 degrees F at 3:15pm. Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14(A) The shredded chicken made at 8:00am temped at 52 degrees F at 3:15pm. Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Follow cooling procedure on handout.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.15 Shredded chicken was covered with plastic which retains heat in the food product. There was also too much chicken in the container to quickly cool. Use methods such as open/vented/uncovered shallow pansFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Shredded chicken was covered with plastic which retains heat in the food product. There was also too much chicken in the container to quickly cool. Use methods such as open/vented/uncovered shallow pans; large ice baths and active stirring. Portion the chicken in smaller amounts to facilitate cooling. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf .

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.13 (A)Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13 (A); (B); (C ) Beef was being thawed in standing water. Use approved thawing methods. Pf Thaw foods in a container with continuously running cold water over the food. CDI-Food was moved to a container with cold continuously running water to thaw properly.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 18, 2024

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 4-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114; Priority; There was no sanitizer residual at the 3-compartment sink when checked with test paper. Maintain quaternary sanitizer to 200-400ppm when washing/sanitizing dishes and utensils. CDI - The sink vat was emptied and fresh sanitizer of proper strength was added.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Milk was 61 degrees F; unsalted butter was 55 degrees F; sausage; cut tomatoes and ham were 47 degrees. Maintain cold foods to 41 degrees F or below. CDI - Foods were placed in refrigerator and lids closed on make-line units.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Carnitas with a date of 6/8 were in the refrigerator. Pinto beans and black beans with a date of 6/7 and beef with a date of 5/30 were in the walk0in cooler. Foods may be kept for 7 days. Day 1 is the date prepped and placed in refrigeration. CDI - Foods were discarded by manager.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
majorCode 3-603.11Food temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

3-603.11; Priority Foundation; The consumer advisory is not correct. The first sentence should read; " * Items may be served raw or undercooked." Make sure to put an asterisk (*) at the beginning of the sentence. The sentence currently on the menu is correct and should be the second sentence. This MUST be corrected by Friday; June 28th. You may take a photo of the corrected statement on the menu and text or email to me at 919-868-9250 or Lmccoy@wake.gov

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11; Core; Pancake mix; hushpuppy mix and grits were stored in opened bags. After opening package; store in a sealed plastic zip-loc type bag or in a labeled; covered container. CDI-Foods were transferred to food storage bags and zipped shut.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 4-501.19Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.19; Priority Foundation; The detergent water was 96 degrees F during washing. Maintain detergent water to 110 degrees F minimum. CDI - The water was emptied and remade to the proper temperature during the inspection.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core; The dumpster lids on top are missing. Contact GFL to request repair or replacement of dumpster.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 18, 2024 · Original Source

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