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Atrium

2600 Founders Dr

Last inspected Sep 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 4, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2-301.14 When to wash - P Food employees shall wash hands immediately before engaging in food prep or working with clean utensils and: (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. -Observation: after handwashingHandwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14 When to wash - P Food employees shall wash hands immediately before engaging in food prep or working with clean utensils and: (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. -Observation: after handwashing; one food employee turned off the faucet without using any type of clean barrier and then he was going to start breading chicken. Another employee inserted hands all the way inside trash can and proceeded to work with food. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Person in Charge (PIC) voluntarily told both employees to washed hands again and food employees did it.

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 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. -Observation: in pizza areaHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. -Observation: in pizza area; handwashing sink had ice cubes inside and it was being used as a dump sink. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) explained to food employees that handwashing sink shall be used for handwashing only and requested food employees to wash; rinse; and sanitize handwashing sink due the change of use.

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 —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11 Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf -Observation: bucket with 400ppm QUAT Sanitizer didn’t have any type of identification. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Person in Charge (PIC) voluntarily labeled bucket sanitizer.

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 REPEAT 3-307.11Contamination

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Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

REPEAT 3-307.11; Core; The installed drink storage area for employees is located directly above the back prep sink and prep table. If any of the drinks spill or are dropped; they will contaminate this area. Move the employee drink area to a different location away from food; clean utensils and prep tables. Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. -UPDATE: storage is still there but facility is no longer using when food sink is in use; this is the “why” points were not taken.

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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notedCode 2-303.11 Except for a plain ring such as a wedding bandEmployee health and hygiene

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11 Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band; while preparing FOOD; FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. -Observation: food employee was wearing bracelet while breading chicken. Another employee was wearing two (2) gold bracelets while cooking and packing pizza. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. -Observation: around ice cream machine nozzles had dry milk / ice cream accumulation. Make sure to clean that area as often as necessary to avoid accumulation. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).

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, Sep 4, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 14, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Three containers of buffalo chicken mix in the Brickyard was at 45F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- The buffalo chicken mix was voluntarily discarded.

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 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11; Core; The installed drink storage area for employees is located directly above the back prep sink and prep table. If any of the drinks spill or are dropped; they will contaminate this area. Move the employee drink area to a different location away from food; clean utensils and prep tables. 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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Repair or service the sushi with gusto grab n go cooler as both ambient air and probe thermometer were holding steady at 45F. Sushi in this cooler had just been delivered from permitted sushi with gusto kitchen and was 41F. The sushi was immediately relocated to the back walk in cooler by the direction of the manager to employee. Do not store sushi in this area until the ambient air can be maintained at 41F or below. Ensure daily temperatures of the grab n go coolers are taken throughout the day. Maintain equipment in good repair.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Repair the front cabinetry in the chick-fil-a kitchen that is chipped. FRP covering can be applied to this area; caulking the seams to provide a smooth; easily cleanable surface. Floors; walls; and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.

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 14, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 13, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Black beans on the pizza/burrito prep hh cabinet holding below 135FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Black beans on the pizza/burrito prep hh cabinet holding below 135F; CDI: Beans were removed from service/discard. 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: (1) At 57oC (135F) or above

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 —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: In use spray bottle in dining room was not labeled with contents. CDI: Spray bottle removed and labeled. 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 30, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: The cut leafy greens (45F)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The cut leafy greens (45F); cooked/cut egg product (44F); deli ham (46F) on the make line refrigerators of the salad bar are unable to hold temperature. CDI: Operator discarded products on time control when closure happens (Daily operating schedule daily 10A-3P) TPHC implemented for station. 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Cold holding TCS (temperature control safety) food products must be held 41F or 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
notedCode Observatoin: The dry storage bins (chick fil a) (sugar) are not labeled with the common name of the product contained in bins. Ensure all working containers are labeled with food product. 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) Label all working containers of food (oilsFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

Observatoin: The dry storage bins (chick fil a) (sugar) are not labeled with the common name of the product contained in bins. Ensure all working containers are labeled with food product. 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) 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.

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notedCode Observation: Insects observed on utility sink walls and floor pan exterior section of building egress area. Rear door to facility is kept open allowing entrance of insects/vermin. Ensure that door remains closed and eliminate the presence of insects in and around utility sink. 6-202.15 Outer OpeningsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Insects observed on utility sink walls and floor pan exterior section of building egress area. Rear door to facility is kept open allowing entrance of insects/vermin. Ensure that door remains closed and eliminate the presence of insects in and around utility sink. 6-202.15 Outer Openings; Protected (C) Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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notedCode Observation: The in use utensils behind (brick pizza) prpe area had utensils in standing water under 135F. Ensure that all utensils are stored in water 135F or higher between use or on clean surface. CDI: utensils were removed from service to dish room. 3-304.12 In-Use UtensilsEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The in use utensils behind (brick pizza) prpe area had utensils in standing water under 135F. Ensure that all utensils are stored in water 135F or higher between use or on clean surface. CDI: utensils were removed from service to dish room. 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils; Between-Use Storage (C)

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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minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation:The can opener blade was found dull. Ensure can opener blades are replaced regularly when dull after use. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Maintain equipment in good repair.

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 Observation: The wash solution temperature on the dish machine is reading 154F to 157F during cycling. When tested for final rinseCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The wash solution temperature on the dish machine is reading 154F to 157F during cycling. When tested for final rinse; unable to meet 160F minimum during testing. Dish machine was not being used at time during inspection. CDI: Operator set up sanitizer rinse in manual sink until dish machine repaired. (High temp dish machine) 4-501.110 Mechanical Ware washing Equipment; Wash Solution Temperature (Pf) Maintain the wash solution temperature in mechanical ware washing equipment used to sanitize in accordance with the NC Food Code.

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, Sep 30, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 20, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Cooked veggies and marinara sauce at pizza station past 7 days. TCS foods shall be discarded when the date exceeds 7 days. CDI: Items 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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minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Cleaning needed of make lines; reach ins; outsides of equipment; fryers and shelving units throughout. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT 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
minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Cleaning needed of floors under/behind equipment including walk in. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Repeat.

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, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source

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