1 - Inspection
Jul 29, 2026
Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Observed falafel holding below 135F. TCS foods shall be held at 135F or greater. Item discarded.
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 cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s notes
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Observed chickpeas cooling inside tightly covered container. Cooling shall be accomplished by: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans (2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions (3) Using rapid cooling equipment 1) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; or loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Cover removed to allow air flow.
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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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector’s notes
3-501.13 ; Priority Foundation; Observed raw salmon thawing inside walk in cooler in intact vacuum sealed packaging. Food (Time/temperature for food safety food ) shall be thawed: reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (1)Prior to its thawing under refrigeration. (2) Prior to; or Immediately upon completion of; its thawing using procedures . Open vacuum packaging when thawing fish to introduce air to eliminate the risk for anaerobic bacteria to replicate.
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 temperatureOfficial wording
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; Core; Observed gnats and flies active in facility. The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. The presence of insects; rodents; and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods; if pests are found; such as trapping devices and (D) Eliminating harborage conditions. If issue persists; Call pest control.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Core; Observed residue around pita press. Observed a buildup of debris or grease inside reach in coolers and on handles of clean tongs. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean equipment.
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
5-205.15; Core; Pipe leak observed behind ice machine. Standing water on the floor may be contributing to gnat issue. A plumbing system shall be: (A) Repaired according to law and (B) Maintained in good repair.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source