1 - Inspection
Aug 11, 2026
Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
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Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
3-302.11(A)(1); Priority; Observed a container of raw chicken above and near a bag of onions in the walk-in cooler. Chicken was mostly away from onions below but close enough where contamination could occur. Ensure raw animal foods are separated from ready-to-eat foods by storing to prevent cross contamination. CDI- chicken moved well away from onions. No points taken today. All other storage observed compliant.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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4-501.114; Priority; The warewashing machine was not pulling any chlorine sanitizer upon arrival. Machine was in use. Chlorine bucket below appeared almost empty. Chlorine concentration shall be at least 25ppm and ideally 50 - 200ppm to properly sanitize food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. CDI- bucket was replaced and chlorine registered in acceptable range using testing paper.
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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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Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
3-603.11(B)(C); Priority Foundation; Laminated menu at front desk is missing the proper consumer advisory for undercooked eggs on ramen dish. Consumer advisory disclosure shall include: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods; such as “runny eggs (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked; or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Remind customers that consuming raw or undercooked animal foods may increase their risk of food-borne illness. Have menu changed to reflect appropriate consumer advisory within 10 days. EHS will follow-up. No point taken.
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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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.12 (F); Core; Multiple containers of in-use utensils stored in stagnant water between 106 - 130F water temperature. If stored in water; the water shall be held hot at 135F or above. CDI- containers were dumped. Full point taken for repeat violations. Note: utensils may be rinsed in water periodically if needed and cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours; but they may not be stored in warm or ambient temperature water throughout the day. Ensure containers of water used for rinsing are replaced every 4 hours; if used. 3-304.12 (A)(B); Core; Spoon stored in container of coleslaw. In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. CDI- spoon removed.
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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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Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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4-903.11(C); Core; Observed a few stacks of single-use food trays stored outside their packaging with the food-contact surface exposed. Single-service articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. CDI- trays were inverted. No point taken.
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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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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Walk-in cooler fan guards are soiled with dust. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency. All other surfaces observed clean. No point taken.
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, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source