1 - Inspection
Jun 9, 2026
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
5-205.11(B); Priority Foundation; Ice was observed inside of the handwashing sink closest to the entryway of the kitchen. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI- education given
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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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; [Repeat] Several dishes being stored as clean was observed with food debris present. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- dishes were sent back 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.
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Proper cooling time & temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.14 (A) Cooling; Priority; several containers of beef and black beans cooling on a small amount of ice; approaching the 2 hour mark are not cooling fast enough (see temperature chart). Cooked TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. CDI- food items were placed into shallow containers and surrounded by ice to rapidly cool.
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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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 (A)(1) Time-Temperatures Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding; Priority; Chicken sitting in the steam well was holding between 108-123F. Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when time is used as the public health control as specified under sec.3 501.19; and except as specified under (B) and in (C) of this section; TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: (1) At 135°F or above. CDI- PIC opted to voluntarily discard chicken and replace with a new batch that had just came out of the oven.
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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Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
3-501.18; Priority; [Repeat] A bottle of cilantro cream; roasted poblanos and caramelized onions were observed either being held longer than 7 days or without dates. Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired; if it is not been labeled; or if the label is incorrect. CDI- food items held beyond 7 days voluntarily discarded by PIC and known dates added to other food items.
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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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s notes
3-501.15 Cooling Methods; Priority Foundation; Several containers of beef and black beans approaching the 2 hour cooling mark was not cooling quickly enough.(A)Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under sec. 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. CDI- education given and food items were placed into rapid cooling by utilizing ice.
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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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; A few flies were observed in the kitchen area. The front doorway is not self closing and remains ajar once opened. Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Fix the front doorway to help eliminate flies entering the kitchen.
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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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C ); The interior of the microwave is soiled and in need of cleaning. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source