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Dave's Hot Chicken Restaurant

2920 Sherman Oak Pl

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 7, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.114(A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature that depends on its concentration: 120°F for 2549 ppmCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114(A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature that depends on its concentration: 120°F for 2549 ppm; 75°F for 5099 ppm; and 55°F for a concentration of 100 ppm. P. Chlorine sanitizer concentration effective range shall be within 50-200ppm. - Observed dishwasher with no chlorine when running the completed cycle. Corrected during inspection (CDI) - the machine re-primed; re-ran; and rechecked to 200ppm chlorine.

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 7-201.11 Separation - Storage (P) POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOODChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11 Separation - Storage (P) POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD; EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by: (A) Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS by spacing or partitioning; and (B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS in an area that is not above FOOD; EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. - Observed a spray bottle of cleaner stored on a shelf next to and above the storage of food packaging. CDI - The cleaner spray bottle was removed from the area.

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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notedCode 4-901.11 Equipment and UtensilsEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils; Air-Drying Required (C)(B) Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored(1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying - Observed wetness on stacks of clean pans. Discussed the matter with the person in charge (PIC). Repeat. The majority of pans on the drying rack stack triangle allow air drying; no point at this time.

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
notedCode 4-903.12 Prohibitions. Cleaned and SANITIZED EQUIPMENTEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.12 Prohibitions. Cleaned and SANITIZED EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; laundered LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES may not be stored: (8) Under other sources of contamination. - Observed food packaging stored below the spray bottle of cleaner. CDI see line 28.

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
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) - Observed the standing freezer door with a gasket in poor repair. Discussed the matter with PIC.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C) 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C) - Observed shared dumpsters with the door open and a grease trap area with accumulation and grease on the ground. Unnecessary items and litter on the ground around the dumpster. Discussed with PIC to relay the concern to the building waste management.

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
notedCode 6-501.16 After useCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16 After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies. - Observed the mops stored with the mop head up against the wall. Discussed the best practice with the PIC about hanging the mop with the handle up.

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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notedCode 6-403.11 Areas designated for EMPLOYEES to eatFacility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11 Areas designated for EMPLOYEES to eat; drink; and use tobacco and employee storage facilities shall be located so that FOOD; EQUIPMENT; LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination. - Observed employee jackets stored together on the shelf with the food packaging. Discussed with PIC about the employee-designated storage area away from the food packaging area.

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, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 24, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) and (B); Priority; Cold-Holding: One open pan of cheese slices stored in top section of prep unit up on top of containers of sauce; away from the cold air; holding at 48F. Maintain cold Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at 41F and less. CDI- TCS foods exceeding 41F voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection.

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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notedCode 2-303.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11; Core; Food employee observed wearing bracelets while working with food. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band; while preparing FOOD; FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. CDI- PIC directed staff to remove bracelets and rewash hands.

In plain English

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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notedCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Bucket of sanitizer stored on the floor. Two other sanitizer buckets stored on shelf above paper bags of flour. Containers (sanitizer buckets) of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of FOOD; EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; LINENS; SINGLE-SERVICE; or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. CDI- Containers moved to low shelf during inspection.

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 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Several metal pans stored as clean observed stacked wet. Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and Covered or inverted. Allow pans to thoroughly air dry before stacking. CDI- Pans rearranged to allow air drying.

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
notedCode 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; Walk-in cooler door does not fully self-seal. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers specifications. Repair/adjust the door.

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 5-501.115Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115; Core: Loose litter on ground around the dumpsters. Cardboard staked behind one of the dumpsters; with no cardboard dumpster available (both dumpsters were for trash). A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Increase cleaning frequency to this area. Check with trash service provider to see if one of the dumpsters was supposed to be for cardboard; and wrong dumpster type delivered.

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
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Some residue accumulation along floors under and around equipment. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas and clean thoroughly. 6-501.16; Core; In service sink; mops leaning up against wall; floppy mop head side up; not hung to dry. No mop rack available at the service sink. After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies. Hang mops to dry after use; floppy mop head side down; so draining into service sink drain. 6-501.11; Core; Caulk has pulled apart and has black microbial growth down into the caulk around the 3-comp sink. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Recaulk this area so smooth and cleanable.

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, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source

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