1 - Inspection
Jul 24, 2026
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 (A)(1): Priority; Queso was hot holding in a double pan in the steam unit for appetizers between 109-113F. PIC states it is stored this way to keep it from burning since it serves as a backup. 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. CDI- Queso was reheated and put in steam unit to hold hot.
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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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Salsa temped at 59 in the top section and 56 in the bottom section of the salsa cooler; the ambient air temped between 60-62F. Diced tomatoes (45F); corn & black beans (44F); and slaw (44F) in the top section and queso (45F) in the bottom section of the taco cooler temped above 41F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI - Thermostat lowered on taco cooler and foods cooled down; salsa cooler was scheduled for service and salsa that was not recently prepped on today was voluntarily discarded while the other salsa was moved to another cooler.
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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11; Core; The bulk white storage containers storing the beans either have a broken lid or damaged base; the base is being held together with duct tape. Both containers are allowing the food to be exposed. Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace broken bulk storage containers. *No points taken due to this being a different violation under the same rule.
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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.115; Core; One of the lids is broken on the garbage dumpster. Dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair. Request a new dumpster from your waste management company.
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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
6-501.11;Core; One of the baseboard tiles at the mop sink is partially missing. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair and easily cleanable. Replace/repair broken tile.
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, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source