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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Caribbean Kicker

1011 N Smithfield Rd

Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98.5

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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 23, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Cleaning needed of fryersCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Cleaning needed of fryers; shelves; reach ins and refrigerators.

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
minorCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Detail cleaning needed along the hard to reach floor spaces throughout the prep kitchen. Increase frequency of cleaning. 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) - Noted a few floor tiles separated and/ or damaged near the rear prep sink area. Floors; walls; and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.

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, Jun 23, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 21, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Metal and plastic containers stored clean had food debris on them. CDI: Placed in dish washing area for rewashing.

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
notedCode 4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Cleaning needed of fryersCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Cleaning needed of fryers; shelves; reach ins and refrigerators.

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
notedCode 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drinkFacility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink; shall be located so that food; equipment; linens; single service/use items are protected from contamination. Employee foods stored over foods served to customers.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 18, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) Two pans of oxtails were on the back table waiting to be placed in refrigeration for cooling. They were slightly below 135 degrees F. Remember once cooling foods reach 135 degrees FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) Two pans of oxtails were on the back table waiting to be placed in refrigeration for cooling. They were slightly below 135 degrees F. Remember once cooling foods reach 135 degrees F; they must go uncovered into refrigeration to finish the cooling process. Foods must drop from 135 to 70 degrees F within 2 hours; then to 41 degrees F within the next 4 hours. CDI - Pans were placed in freezer for expedited cooling.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.13 (E ) Salmon were in the refrigerator to thaw but were in fully intact reduced oxygen packaging. Reduced oxygen packaged fishFood temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13 (E ) Salmon were in the refrigerator to thaw but were in fully intact reduced oxygen packaging. Reduced oxygen packaged fish; required to be kept frozen until time of use per labeling; shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration or upon completion of thawing using running water. CDI - Owner cut a slit in package to introduce oxygen during thawing.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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. Invert clean pans so they are not exposed to sources of contamination such as dust and insects.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C) The sliding door on the side of the dumpster was open. Try to keep doors closed.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source

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