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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Bad Machines

216 Nottingham Dr

Last inspected Jun 24, 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

Jun 24, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode 6-301.11 Handwashing CleanserHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (Pf) hand sinks shall be supplied with a handwashing cleanser. No hand soap or dispenser observed at hand sink. Dish soap was used for temporary fix until hand soap could be obtained.

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 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf) improper dates were observed on multiple items from where food item was replaced but no new date was added. PIC was knowledgeable of the date the current food items were placed in service such as pizza sauce; spinach cream cheese; sour cream quesadilla spread; and cooked wings.

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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majorCode 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf observed container of sanitizer with no label indicating contents. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrationsChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf observed container of sanitizer with no label indicating contents. 7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations; diluting as required.-P observed quaternary sanitizer with a concentration over 400ppm. Diluted 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 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; Facility does not have test strips. Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. We discussed options to obtain new test strips. Please obtain new strips by July 3rd 2026

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, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 16, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; Facility does not have test strips. Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. We discussed options to obtain new test strips. Please obtain new strips by 5/23/25. 4-501.14; Core; The 3-compartment sink had residue in the corners and sides of all compartments. Ware washing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment; utensils; raw food; etc. shall be cleaned before use; throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils; and at least every 24 hours if used. CDI-The sink was 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.

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notedCode 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (Core)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (Core); The shelves in the prep cooler and non food contact shelving had food debris. Non food contact surfaces shall be maintained clean. Clean all surfaces of food debris.

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 16, 2025 · Original Source

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