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Acai Express

3434 Kildaire Farm Rd

Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 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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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jan 12, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 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 CFPM present at time of inspection. The person in charge shall be a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Have a Certified Food Protection Manager present at all times of operation.

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 6-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14; Core; Two handwashing sinks did not have handwash signage. All handwashing sinks shall have signage directing employees to wash their hands. CDI- signage provided. No point taken.

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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notedCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; An open bottle of milk from Saturday did not have a date label. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. Discard after 7 days. CDI- date label added. 3.501.18; Priority; A container of black beans in the prep unit did not have a date label. Employee was unsure how old it was. Ready-to-eat TCS foods shall be discarded if not date marked. CDI- beans voluntarily discarded.

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.

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notedCode 3-304.12 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (A); Core; Spoon handle found inside container of beans. In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. CDI- spoon removed.

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.

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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; Cutting board observed heavily scratched and stained. Once cutting boards can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized; they must be resurfaced or discarded. CDI- cutting board voluntarily discarded.

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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majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; No Quat testing paper was available to test Quat sanitizer concentration. Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. Text a photo/video of testing paper in use once obtained. Verification required.

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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notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Floor in between prep units behind service counter is soiled with food debris and residue. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency of floors near and behind equipment.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 26, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection ManagerPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager; Core; No manager with ServSafe or other approved food protection manager certification. New facility still has time to obtain certification. No points deducted.

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.

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notedCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Two spray bottles of all purpose cleaner not labeled with what is inside of the bottles. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. Manager labeled bottles during inspection.

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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notedCode 3-404.11Other

Official wording

Compliance with variance; specialized process; reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan

Inspector’s notes

3-404.11; Priority Foundation; Facility has packaged juices in bottles without any label indicating juice has not been pasteurized. (B) Juice that is not treated per 3-404.11 (A) shall be labeled with the phrase WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and; therefore; may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children; the elderly; and persons with weakened immune systems. Educated employees and managers about adding this phrase to fresh juices.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3-304.12 (F)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (F); Scoops for frozen fruits and mixes in ice cream scoop well without running water. Scoop in container of water at 83F. Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue; or in running water with the water velocity sufficient to flush particulates to the drain. Well turned on during inspection and scoop in 83F water moved to well with other scoops.

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.

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notedCode 4-903.11(A)(C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A)(C); Core; Smoothie bowl lids stored on holder near pickup area with food portion up and exposed where they could be contaminated. 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. Lids inverted during inspection.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source

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