1 - Inspection
Jun 1, 2026
Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
2-401.11 (A) Except when drinking from a closed beverage container; 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. There was an employee drink above the clean dishes. CDI.. The drink was moved away from the dishes. This is a repeat item but not severe enough to take full credit.
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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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector’s notes
2-301.14 When to Wash (P) A employee made a pizza delivery he entered the kitchen without washing his hands. The employee went on to touch other items in the kitchen without washing his hands. Employee must wash their hand after they engage in activities that contaminate the hands. CDI... The employee was instructed on when handwashing needs to occur. CDI... The employee was washing his hands properly before the end of the inspection.
In plain English
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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Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
5-205.11 Using a handwashing sink Operation and maintenance (A)A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf There was storeage in the handwashing sink near the grill. There were utensils that were stored in the handwashing sink. A handwashing sink must not be used for any other purpose other than handwashing. CDI... The items were moved out of the handwashing sink.
In plain English
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)(1) Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation; Packaging & Segregation (A)FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(d) below; separating raw animal FOODS during storage; preparation; holding; and display from: (a) Raw 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; P and Raw beef was stored above Tuna salad and cannoli filling. Food must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. CDI... The food items were placed in the correct is final cook temperature arrangement. This is a repeat item but not severe enough to take full credit.
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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
4-501.115 Manual Warewashing Equipment; Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers (C) Dishes were being washed; rinsed; but not sanitized. Dishes must be washed; rinsed and then sanitized by an approved method. CDI... The employee was instructed on the corrected way to wash dishes. Dishes were being properly washed before the end of the in section.
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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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P) The chlorine sanitizer in the spray bottles were above 200 parts per million. The sanitizer solution bleached out the test strips. Chlorine sanitizer must be between 50 to 200 parts per million at all times. Check the sanitizer solution to ensure the correct amount of sanitizer is being used. CDI... The sanitizer solution was corrected to 200 parts per million.
In plain English
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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Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Several clean dishes were stored in dirty storage containers. There was food debris and tools in the containers. CDI... The dishes and the containers were placed back at the three compartment sink to be washed again.
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) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Clean the shelves in the walk-in cooler. Clean the gaskets on the cold hold unit. Clean around the grill and cooking equipment. Clean the baffles above the grill area to remove the grease build-up. Clean equipment at a frequency necessary to remove debris build-up.
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, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source