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Brigs At The Forest

12338 Wake Union Church Rd

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 20, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Raw country ham and burger were stored with ready to eat mac and cheese in prep cooler 1. 3-302.11(A)(1) SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Raw country ham and burger were stored with ready to eat mac and cheese in prep cooler 1. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separation; Packaging & Segregation; Raw animal food and Ready to Eat - P FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination (except when frozen in original commercial packaging) by separating raw animal FOODS during storage; preparation; holding; and display from READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH; or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables; and unwashed produce. CDI: Prep cooler was rearranged; all ready to eat foods were moved to the top shelf and all raw meats were moved to the bottom shelf.

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notedCode Observation: Sausage was stored on the counter top at 117FFood temperature

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Sausage was stored on the counter top at 117F; all hot foods should be held at 135F. All other hot hold foods were held at 135F or above. 3-501.16 (A)(1) Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used; TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 135°F or above; except that roasts may be held at 130°F or above. P CDI: Sausage was reheated.

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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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criticalCode Observation: Prep coolers two and three were not maintaining cold hold foods at 41F or below. Examples: Prep cooler 2Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Prep coolers two and three were not maintaining cold hold foods at 41F or below. Examples: Prep cooler 2; tomato 49F; ham 54F; strawberry 51F. Prep cooler 3; sausage 47F; ham 43F; tomato 44F. 3-501.16 (A)(2) Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or less. P

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Syrup from the fountain drink machine is building up along with random debris in the storage area. 4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

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 floor in the walk in cooler and by the ice machine has cracked or missing tiles. 6-101.11 Surface Characteristics Indoor Areas (A)Except as specified in par. (B) of this sectionCleaning and sanitizing

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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The floor in the walk in cooler and by the ice machine has cracked or missing tiles. 6-101.11 Surface Characteristics Indoor Areas (A)Except as specified in par. (B) of this section; materials for indoor floor; wall; and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: (1) SMOOTH; durable; and EASILY CLEANABLE for areas where FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations are conducted; (2) Closely woven and EASILY CLEANABLE carpet for carpeted areas; and (3) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as FOOD preparation areas; walk-in refrigerators; WAREWASHING areas; toilet rooms; MFU SERVICING AREAS; and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. (B) In a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: (1) If graded to drain; a floor may be concrete; machine-laid asphalt; or dirt or gravel if it is covered with mats; removable platforms; duckboards; or other APPROVED materials that are effectively treated to control dust and mud; and (2) Walls and ceilings may be constructed of a material that protects the interior from the weather and windblown dust and debris.

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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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 19, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Hash was holding at 98F in hot hold unitFood temperature

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Hash was holding at 98F in hot hold unit; all other hot hold foods were hodling above 135F.. 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P CDI: Hash was removed and reheated.

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 —Employee health and hygiene

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Employee was not using effective hair restraint. 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C)

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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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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Chlorine test strips for ware wash machine were not available. 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf

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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minorCode Observation: Utensil containers have food debris building up in them. The container that holds the ice scoop has microbial growth build up. Dust is building up on the ceiling around vents. 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dustCleaning and sanitizing

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Utensil containers have food debris building up in them. The container that holds the ice scoop has microbial growth build up. Dust is building up on the ceiling around vents. 4-601.11(C ) 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. 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C)

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: Tiles around the warewash machine are in ill repair. Multiple tiles are missing around the wall by the ice machine. Tiles in the walk in cooler are cracked or missing. 6-101.11/6-201.11 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Tiles around the warewash machine are in ill repair. Multiple tiles are missing around the wall by the ice machine. Tiles in the walk in cooler are cracked or missing. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors; walls and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

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, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 2, 2025

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Raw bacon was stored above ready to drink lemonade in the walk in cooler. Raw country ham was stored above ready to eat lettuce in the prep cooler. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Raw bacon was stored above ready to drink lemonade in the walk in cooler. Raw country ham was stored above ready to eat lettuce in the prep cooler. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P) CDI: Ready to eat foods were moved and stored separate from raw meats.

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notedCode Observation: Ice machine has microbial growth in it. One dish still had date mark sticker on it after being washedCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Ice machine has microbial growth in it. One dish still had date mark sticker on it after being washed; rinsed; and sanitized. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P) CDI: Dish was placed with dirty dishes to be washed; rinsed; and sanitized after sticker was removed. Ice machine was sanitized.

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 —Food temperature

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

Obsdrvation: Two large pans of sausage were cooling on the counter top. They temped at 75F. 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) CDI: Sausage was reheated and placed in the walk in cooler to 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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notedCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Dishes were stacked before airdried. 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 27, 2025

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

notedCode —Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Kitchen manager could not locate written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf CDI: Emailed by inspector.

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notedCode Observation: Employee drinks were stored on prep surfaces upon arrival. 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eatEmployee health and hygiene

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Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Employee drinks were stored on prep surfaces upon arrival. 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and other items needing protection can not result. CDI: Employee drinks were relocated or thrown away.

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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notedCode Observation: Raw country ham was stored on top of ready to eat foods in prep cooler #1. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Raw country ham was stored on top of ready to eat foods in prep cooler #1. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P) CDI: Raw country ham was relocated with other raw meats.

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notedCode —Food temperature

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Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Sausage was holding at 122F o stove top. 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observation: Sausage was reheated and placed in hot hold unit.

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 Observation: Numerous foods in walk in were not date marked. Examples: SausageFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Numerous foods in walk in were not date marked. Examples: Sausage; ham. mushrooms. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf CDI: All foods were datemarked.

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 —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Sausage links were allowed to cool at room temperature. They were holding at 75F. 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) CDI: Sausage links were placed into walk in cooler to 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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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Wiping clothes/sani rags were stored all over the kitchen upon arrival. They were stored on prep surfaces and other areas as well. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.

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: dishes were stacked prior to being air dried. 4-901.11 Equipment and UtensilsEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

Observation: dishes were stacked prior to being air dried. 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils; Air-Drying Required (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

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Debris is building up in area below fountain drink machine. Equip on line has grease and debris build up. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

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, May 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 18, 2024

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Country ham is 57F above the make line of the 1st prep refrigeration unit. Feta cheese is 45F; turkey is 41-52F in the prep two refrigeration unit. The ham was voluntarily discarded. Ice was added to the feta cheese and top layer of the turkey was removed.

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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majorCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Chicken salad that is held for more than 24 hours is not date marked. Date mark TCS food that is opened or prepared for up to 7 days when being held cold at 41F or below for up to 7 days. The chicken salad was date marked once REHS spoke to PIC.

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 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Cooling sausage in pans that are greater than 4 inches deep. Cool TCS food in shallow portions(less than 4 inches thick); us an ice bath; ice as ingredient or other effective means. Sausage was placed in thinner portions once REHS spoke to PIC.

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
majorCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; No refrigeration thermometer in the 1st prep refrigeration unit and in the reach-in cooler. A Food temperature measuring device shall be readily accessible in refrigeration units. A follow-up will be conducted by REHS by July 28th.

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 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; Unlabeled flour and sugar. Label all dry food that is not in the original container such as spices; sugar and salt with the common name of the food. The above items were labeled once REHS spoke to PIC.

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; The inside of the microwave and the inside of the oven have build up. 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.

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minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Water damaged ceiling in the single service storage area. Floor tiles are missing in the walk-in cooler. Physical facilities 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 22, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 3-202.15Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition; safe & unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

3-202.15 ; Priority Foundation; A few cans found stored in the dry goods with significant dents. FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants. CDI: PIC put the cans in the office to send back to the distributor.

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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minorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Several wet or dirty wiping cloths found stored on various pieces of equipment and prep surfaces. Wiping cloths shall be stored clean and dry or in sanitizer. Store wiping cloths properly.

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, Jan 22, 2024 · Original Source

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