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Mobile Food · Wake County, NC

Buoy Bowls #3 (Wcid #777)

2305 Speckled Alder Ct

Last inspected Apr 1, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 94.5

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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

Apr 1, 2025

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

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Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: A certified food manager is not available on the truck . Ensure at least one person is a certified food manager during truck operation. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode Observation: The staff member operating truck did not engage in handwashing and was observed wiping gloves on wiping clothHandwashing

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Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The staff member operating truck did not engage in handwashing and was observed wiping gloves on wiping cloth; not changing gloves or washing hands prior to enagaging in preparation after performing other tasks. CDI: Discussed and educated staff member about when to wash hands; changing gloves and not multitasking. 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P

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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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notedCode —Handwashing

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Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The handsink had dirty utensils and prep bins store din the basin preventing staff from washing hands. Ensure that hand sinks are maintained clean and not used for other purposes. CDI: Utensils and prep bins removed from hand sink for handwashing access. 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.

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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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notedCode Observation: The staff member was osberved wiping soiled gloves on clothOther

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Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The staff member was osberved wiping soiled gloves on cloth; not changing between tasks handling other items/equipment kiosk and food products. CDI: Staff was educated on glove use; discontinue multitasking with gloves - Gloves are only not touch ready to eat foods. Gloves were removed during inspection. 3-304.15 (A) Gloves; Use Limitation (P) (A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode Observation: The almond fluid is being left out on the counter during production tasks allowing for improperly tempered product exceeding 41F (Observed at 54F) Ensure that almond fluid that is a TCS food (temeprature control safety) is kept under refrigeration. CDI: Product was discarded during inspection for corrective action. 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

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Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The almond fluid is being left out on the counter during production tasks allowing for improperly tempered product exceeding 41F (Observed at 54F) Ensure that almond fluid that is a TCS food (temeprature control safety) is kept under refrigeration. CDI: Product was discarded during inspection for corrective action. 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) (A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P

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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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notedCode Observation: Staff wearing watch and bracelet during production. Ensure that staff are informed that watches and other wrist items cannot be cleaned under effective handwashing and pose a bacteria risk when preparing foods. 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C) Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ringEmployee health and hygiene

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Staff wearing watch and bracelet during production. Ensure that staff are informed that watches and other wrist items cannot be cleaned under effective handwashing and pose a bacteria risk when preparing foods. 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C) Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring; such as a wedding band; is allowed.

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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 Observation: The wiping cloth used to wipe up cutting board and other production areas was not stored in a sanitizer between use. CDI: Sanitizer bucket was made during inspection for corrective action. 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The wiping cloth used to wipe up cutting board and other production areas was not stored in a sanitizer between use. CDI: Sanitizer bucket was made during inspection for corrective action. 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C) (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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majorCode Observation: There are not sanitizer test strips located on the mobile truck. A sanitizer bucket for wiping clothes was made up and test strips were provided to test concentration of bucket 300ppm after adding additional water. Verification for test strips by April 11Cleaning and sanitizing

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Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Observation: There are not sanitizer test strips located on the mobile truck. A sanitizer bucket for wiping clothes was made up and test strips were provided to test concentration of bucket 300ppm after adding additional water. Verification for test strips by April 11;2025. 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions; Testing Devices (Pf) 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 9, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; Facility has chlorine testing strips but uses a quat sanitizing solution...A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. CDI: Quat testing strips ordered during inspection.

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, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source

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