1 - Inspection
Apr 13, 2026
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
Official wording
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.12 (C ); A knife was stored in the crevice between the two lids on the upper portion of the sauté cooler. In-use utensils not being stored in food; continuously flowing water; or stagnant water at 135F or above shall be stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours.
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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Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(C ); Core; Coffee filters were stored uncovered and unwrapped over the tea urns. Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Ensure coffee filters remain in their packaging or are completely covered.
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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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The shelving above the push thru and green rack near the sauté cooler has a buildup of dust. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent a buildup of soil residues. Clean shelving.
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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
5-202.13; Priority; The discharge pipe at the prep sink is resting inside of the floor drain. An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch. A verification visit will be made no later than Thursday; April 16; 2026.
In plain English
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
5-501.111; Core; The garbage dumpster has a cracked lid and a hole in it. Dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair. Request a replacement from your waste management company.
In plain English
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; Core; Water is pooling near the dry storage racks due to the ice machine and pooled water in the dish area section of the floor. Trash and food debris are on the floor of the walk-in freezer floor. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Clean the floors; walls; and ceilings on a more frequent basis.
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 13, 2026 · Original Source