Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Connections Cafe

Name: Connections Cafe
Address: 8000 Purfoy Rd, Wake County, NC

8000 Purfoy Rd

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 29, 2026

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 13, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency; Core; Three compartment sink basins and sides of vegetable prep sink soiled with residue buildup. The compartments of sinks; basins; drainboards or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment; utensils; or raw foods shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination and at least every 24 hours. Soiled dishes on wash side of sink at beginning of inspection and employee cleaned sink before beginning to wash utensils and 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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 13, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 28, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.15Other

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

3-302.15; Core; Washing Fruits and Vegetables; Facility does not have test strips for vegetable wash solution. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in READY-TO-EAT form. (B) Fruits and vegetables may be washed by using chemicals as specified under § 7-204.12. (C) Devices used for on-site generation of chemicals meeting the requirements specified in 21 CFR 173.315; Chemicals used in the shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Solution must be at correct concentration and measured using test strips or other approved testing device. Facility is using water until dispenser can be repaired.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment; Vegetable wash dispenser is not working properly and sprays water when turned on. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Consider removing this dispenser if it cannot be repaired. Produce is required to be washed with water and if chemicals are used they must be within proper concentration.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 26, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Can of monitor cleaner stored in kitchen on shelf near make line. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens and single service articles. Removed at time of inspection.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 17, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 17, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 14, 2023

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Some cleaning needed in reach in cooler bottom. Non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

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, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source