1 - Inspection
Jun 1, 2026
Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale
12 recorded violations
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Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Observed food handler filling sanitizer bucket with water at the handwashing sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI- PIC educated on Food Code requirements.
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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; Core; In walk-in cooler; multiple containers of prepared foods stored under open wire shelving without covers. FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD in packages; covered containers; or wrappings (If cooling; loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from above contamination). Cover stored food. Add covers to these items.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
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3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; In the top section of the main prep unit; salsa holding at 43F. in the grill drawers; cut tomatoes at 43F and beef at 43F. In the countertop salsa unit; multiple salsas at 45F. PIC stated the bottled salsa was made about an hour ago. Fresh salsa moved to walk-in for quick chill. When checked back later; containers of salsa in the counter unit at 55F; and external air temperature gauge reading 48F. Have this unit serviced. Salsa on ice measured at 44F; with ice not all the way around the pan. Maintain cold Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at 41F and less. CDI- TCS foods exceeding 41F voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection.
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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 date marking & disposition
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3-501.18; Priority; Disposition: Date-marking missing on multiple prepared TCS foods in the walk-in cooler. When asked; PIC stated these items were all made yesterday. Unable to determine exact prep times. Refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be date-marked. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1 (ex.-date the milk opened; date the meat/vegetable cooked). Add date mark to prepared TCS foods that will be held over to the next day. When freezing cooked TCS foods; include the Date Cooked/Date Frozen/Date Thawed. Prepared TCS food shall be discarded if it exceeds the temperature and time combination as specified in Food Code (up to 7 days when maintained at 41F and less). CDI- Known dates added.
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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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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Labeling missing on one spray bottle of bleach. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. CDI- Labeling added during inspection.
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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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Food properly labeled: original container
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3-302.12; Core; Labeling missing on a couple spices. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. Add labeling to these items.
In plain English
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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Personal cleanliness
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2-303.11; Core; Food employee observed wearing large watch 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 educated on Food Code requirements.
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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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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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3-304.14; Core; Sanitizer concentration too low in multiple sanitizer buckets; measured at 0-100ppm quat. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the required concentration (50-200ppm chlorine; 200-400 quat). Service provider contacted during inspection to adjust dispenser. 3-304.14; Core; Damp wiping cloth left out on main line prep counter. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held fully submerged between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the required concentration (50-200ppm chlorine; or 200-400ppm quat). CDI- Cloth returned to sanitizer during inspection.
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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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-101.19; Core; Multiple tongs with handle coating worn; cracked; and pieces flaking off; stored as clean and in use. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash; spillage; or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT; nonabsorbent; and SMOOTH material. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the damaged/worn tongs during inspection. 4-501.11; Core; Rusted/peeling wire racks in walk-in cooler. 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/Replace these items.
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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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Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned
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5-501.17; Core; Ladies restroom is lacking a covered receptacle in one of the stalls. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Replace the uncovered receptacle.
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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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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5-501.115; Core: Loose litter around the shared compactor and green dumpsters. A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas. [REPEAT] 5-501.110; Core; Both side doors of shared green dumpster left open. REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Maintain side doors and top lids of dumpsters closed. Recommend adding signage to remind users to -Keep doors/lids Closed-. CDI- Side doors closed during inspection. [REPEAT]
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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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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
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6-501.11; Core; Grout between floor tiles worn down in a few areas of kitchen. In the dry storage room; wall damage and coving tile damage. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Floors; floor coverings; walls; wall coverings; and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE. Regrout the floors so smooth and cleanable where needed. Repair the dry storage room wall and replace missing coving tiles. [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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source