1 - Inspection
Apr 27, 2026
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
17 recorded violations
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Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
2-401.11 Eating; Drinking; or Using Tobacco (C) (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. - Observed 1 food handler chewing while preparing food. Educational provided.
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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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Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) - Observed handwashing sink with paper towels; but the trash can is not nearby or easily accessible to discard the paper towels. Corrected during inspection (CDI) - trash can provided.
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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 separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled; store food in packages; covered containers; or wrappings. - Walk-in cooler: observed multiple cooked foods ( cooked mushrooms; cooked onions; cooked peppers; pies) and baked goods stored without cover. CDI - covers provided.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - (E) Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under § 4-603.11; surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be cleaned: (1) At any time when contamination may have occurred - Observed ice machine with pink and brown water stains on the ice reflector panel. Also observed heavy accumulation behind the soda dispenser pushers. Discussed the cleaning schedule and frequency of the machine in this area with the 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.
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Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food; Date Marking (Pf) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired; if it is not been labeled; or if the label is incorrect. -P - Observed whipped cream open with no date mark; and unable to determine when it was opened. CDI - the whipped cream bottle was removed from the operation.
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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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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf 7-207.11 (B) Store labeled; employee medications to prevent contamination of food; equipment; and other food service related items. -P - Observed 2 spray bottles of sanitizer with no label. All other sanitizer container with label. CDI label provided. - Observed ibuprofen medicine stored together with salt and pepper shakers. CDI - the medicine was removed from the service line First observation; no point at this time.
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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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Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306. - Observed doors to the kitchen with no adequate sign to prevent the public from entering the kitchen. Recommend posting " employee only" on the kitchen doors. - Observed boxes of tea stored behind the handwashing sink with less than 18" separation or an inadequate barrier.
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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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. - Observe 1 wiping cloth is not stored between uses in the sanitizer bucket. CDI - the towel involved was removed from the service line.
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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Washing fruits & vegetables
Inspector’s notes
3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. - Observed a cut half avocado with a sticker still on it. Discussed the matter with PIC.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. - Observed multiple containers of dry goods( flour; sugar) had a scoop with no handle stored inside. - Observed a container of cheese and seasoning with a scoop with no handle stored inside. CDI - the scoops are removed and replaced with spoons or a scoop with a handle.
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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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Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled
Inspector’s notes
4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. - Observed wetness on a stack of clean pans. Discussed the matter with PIC.
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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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. - Observed a few containers' lids with cracked edges that need replacement.
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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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Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s notes
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf - Observed a chlorine test strip with an ineffective reading scale (faded color and unable to interpret the result from the color shade). CDI - PIC presents the receipt of the new test strip order deliveries tomorrow.
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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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
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. - Observed pizza prep cooler: heavy dust accumulation on the machine fan. - Observed wall side/above the pizza prep area: the wall fan had dust accumulation. - Observed can opener blade with accumulation Discussed the matter with the PIC.
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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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
5-202.13 Backflow Prevention; Air Gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim "of the PLUMBING FIXTURE; EQUIPMENT; or nonFOOD EQUIPMENT shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). P - Observed ice bins' drain pipe with no air gap to the drain flood level rim. CDI - the ice bin drain pipe lift 1" above the flood rim.
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The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster; outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed 1 dumpster with the door open. Discussed the matter with PIC.
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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C)(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. - Observed throughout the food prep area: air vents with dust accumulation. - Observed 2 absorbent ceiling tiles at the prep sink area adjacent to the manager's office. Discussed with PIC about the approved surface in the kitchen area.
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, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source