1 - Inspection
Sep 14, 2026
Official score: 90 · Understand this area’s scale
19 recorded violations
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Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting
Inspector’s notes
2-103.11 (O); An employee health policy is not available. The PIC shall ensure that employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report information about their health and activities as they relate to foodborne illnesses to the PIC. CDI- documentation provided
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
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2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events are not available. A food establishment shall have a written vomit and diarrhea clean up plan that address the actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES; consumers; FOOD; and surfaces. CDI- documentation provided.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use
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2-401.11(A); Employee observed eating in the prep area. Except when drinking from a closed beverage container; employees shall eat; drink; or use tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of food; clean equipment and utensils can not result. CDI- education given.
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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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
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4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment; The walk-in cooler door is not self closing. A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
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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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Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
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4-302.14 ; Priority Foundation; Test strips were not available during the inspection. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. CDI- test strips were ordered by PIC.
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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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Non-food contact surfaces clean
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4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Shelving units in need of cleaning throughout establishment as well as the speed rack. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Repeat.
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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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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
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6-501.11 ; Facility is having some HVAC issues where water is collecting in the light fixtures and dripping onto the floor in different areas around the kitchen (not in food prep areas). PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.
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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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Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
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6-305.11 Designation Dressing Areas and Lockers; Employee personal bags observed in the prep area; on prep surfaces and next to clean dishes. (B) Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of EMPLOYEES' clothing and other possessions.
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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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Hands clean & properly washed
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2-301.14 When to wash - Priority; Several employees observed completing several different tasks (eating; returning from break; handling soiled and then clean dishes; etc.) but not washing their hands when appropriate. Food employees shall wash hands immediately before engaging in food prep or working with clean utensils and: (A) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean; exposed portions of arms; (B) After using the toilet room; (C) After caring for or handling SERVICE ANIMALS or aquatic animals; (D) Except after drinking from a closed beverage container in a manner that prevents contamination; after coughing; sneezing; using a handkerchief or disposable tissue; using tobacco; eating; or drinking; (E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS; (F) During FOOD preparation; as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (H) Before donning gloves for working with FOOD; and (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. CDI- education given and employees were instructed to wash their hands.
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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
6-301.13; Hand soap and hand sanitizer observed at the prep sink. Food prep sinks; utensil washing sinks; and mop sinks may not be supplied with handwashing soap or hand drying towels or devices. CDI- education given and items removed.
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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
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3-302.11(A)(1) Separation; Packaging & Segregation; Raw animal food and Ready to Eat - Priority; Raw shrimp and raw calamari was observed being stored above cooked chicken skewers in the prep cooler. FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination (except when frozen in original commercial packaging) by separating raw animal FOODS during storage; preparation; holding; and display from 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; and unwashed produce. CDI- food items rearranged.
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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
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4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Several plates and utensils stored clean had food debris and residue on them. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI: Placed in dish washing area for rewashing. Repeat.
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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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Proper cooling time & temperatures
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3-501.14(A) ; Priority; Containers of roasted potatoes cooked yesterday afternoon was observed holding in the walk-in cooler in very thick portions and holding between 50-54F. Cooked TCS FOOD shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 135F to 41F or less within a total of 6 hours. CDI- potatoes were voluntarily discarded by PIC.
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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
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3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; The flip top cooler has several TCS foods holding above 41F (see temperature chart). The PIC stated that the cooler had been turned off overnight and had been turned back on around 45 mins prior to my arrival. The ambient air temperature was 42F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- TCS foods above 45F were voluntarily discarded by PIC.
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 date marking & disposition
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3-501.18; Priority; Chipotle sauce (8/31); Ham & cheese mix (8/31) and Chipotle salsa (9/7) were observed being dated beyond 7 days. A FOOD requiring date marking shall be discarded if it exceeds seven days (except time that it is frozen); is not labeled; or is marked with a date that exceeds seven days. CDI- food items were voluntarily discarded by PIC.
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods
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3-603.11(A) Consumer Advisory; Priority Foundation; Eggs on the breakfast menu can be ordered any way and does not have a consumer advisory statement on the menu. Except when prohibited in NC Food Code for HSP populations or when allowed under a variance; if an animal FOOD such as beef; EGGS; FISH; lamb; milk; pork; POULTRY; or shellfish is served or sold raw or undercooked; the facility shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a consumer advisory; using brochures; deli case or menu advisories; label statements; table tents; placards; or other effective written means. Verification Required- EC will return on Thursday; 9/24/26 to verify that the consumer advisory has been added.
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
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3-501.15 Cooling Methods; Priority Foundation; Roasted potatoes cooling in thick portions did not cool properly (see item #20). (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under sec. 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. (B) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT; FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: 1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD. CDI- food items voluntarily discarded by PIC.
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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector’s notes
4-302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices; Priority Foundation; A thin probe food thermometer was not available. (A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. CDI- thermometer was ordered.
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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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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
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6-501.111; Core; Flies in kitchen. Seek more aggressive controls. [Repeat]
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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.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 14, 2026 · Original Source