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A Little Salt Pepper (Wcid #952)

1600 Olive Chapel Rd

Last inspected Oct 30, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 30, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf)- Upon arrival noted a pot stored in the handwash sink . Keep handwash sink clear of excesss items and accessible at all times. CDI- items removed.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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majorCode 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P)- Observed bags of shredded chicken missing date marking labels in the tall reach in cooler. Noted shredded chicken was cooked and prepped a few days prior. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. CDI- Items relabeled.

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
minorCode —Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)- Observed a small bag of onions stored on the ground. Keep all food items at least 6 inches off the floor. 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)- Noted homemade chips were stored in a soiled container during time of inspection. Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code.

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.

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minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C)- Cutting boards are deeply scratched and discolored. Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Detail cleaning needed along all interior and exterior equipment surfaces. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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.

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minorCode 6-501.13 Cleaning FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.13 Cleaning Floors; Dustless Methods (C)-Detail cleaning needed for the floors throughout food truck. Observed heavy presence of grime and grease build-up along the floors throughout food truck.

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, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 20, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf)- Upon arrival noted handwash sink blocked with packs of rags. Keep handwash sink clear of excesss items and accessible at all times. CDI- items removed.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P)- Found a container of raw meatballs stored above ready to eat cups of ranch and produce in the tall reach in cooler. Keep raw protein stored below ready-to eat food items to minimize the risk of contamination. CDI- items rearranged.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P)- Found a container of cooked onions temping between 96-102 on the burner. Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. CDI- Cooked onion reheated.

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.

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notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Detail cleaning needed along all interior and exterior equipment surfaces. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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, May 20, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 9, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Hotdogs are 44F and hamburger is 43F in the upright refrigeration unit. Keep all TCS at or below 41F when held cold. The thermostat was adjusted and the temperature in the upright refrigerator came down to 37F by the end of the inspection.

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, Oct 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 9, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Unlabeled sanitizer in a spray bottle. Label all working containers of sanitizer when taken from bulk supplies with the common name. Sanitizer was labeled once REHS spoke to PIC.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Inside of the pizza oven has build up. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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, May 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 11, 2023

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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; Chicken is 42F and Italian beef is 43F in the upright refrigeration unit. Keep all TCS food at or below 41F when held cold. The chicken and beef was moved to another refrigeration unit that is 41F and below.

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 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 ; Priority; Quaternary ammonium sanitizer is over 400ppm. Sanitizer shall be mixed to within the tolerance range(200-400ppm for quaternary ammonium). The sanitizer was remixes to the correct concentration.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source

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