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Mobile Food · Wake County, NC

Empire Eats (Wcid #783)

415 Royal St

Last inspected Jul 22, 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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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 22, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12; Core; Hot water was not working today for the food truck.- Hot water shall be at least 100 degrees F at handsinks.- Repairman has been contacted to come out

In plain English

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.

More about handwashing problems
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 - Several cold TCS* foods were above 41F (see temperature chart)...Unless actively preparing; properly cooling or using time as a public health control; cold TCS* foods shall be kept at 41F or less throughout entire product...Maintain cold TCS* foods at 41F or less...Not corrected during inspection. NOTE: All cold TCS* foods must be at 41F or less when taken from commissary before placing into pre-cooled refrigerator and when kept on the truck when in operation. Use calibrated thermometer to check food temperatures.

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 temperature
notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; No employee had an effective hair restraint.- Employees that handle food must wear an effective hair restraint such as a hat or hair net.- Please make sure employees are wearing hair restraints.

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 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; Torn gaskets on cold hold unit.- Equipment shall be in good repair and condition.- Please replace gaskets that are torn.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Cleaning is needed underneath of equipment on the floors.- Physical facilities shall be kept clean.- Please clean the floors.

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, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 14, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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; Torn gasket on cold hold unit.- Equipment shall be in good repair and condition.- Please replace gaskets that are torn.

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, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 31, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12; Core - Hot water did not exceed 90F at handsink...Hot water of at least 100F shall be provided at handsinks...Increase handsink hot water to at least 100F.

In plain English

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.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 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 - Several cold TCS* foods were above 41F (see temperature chart)...Unless actively preparing; properly cooling or using time as a public health control; cold TCS* foods shall be kept at 41F or less throughout entire product...Maintain cold TCS* foods at 41F or less...Not corrected during inspection. NOTE: All cold TCS* foods must be at 41F or less when taken from commissary before placing into pre-cooled refrigerator and when kept on the truck when in operation. Use calibrated thermometer to check food temperatures.

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 temperature
minorCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation - A few ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS* foods (cut watermelon; etc.) kept more than 24 hours had no dates...Refrigerated ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS* foods kept more than 24 hours shall have dates...CDI by placing dates on foods. These foods can be kept no more than 7 days after being prepared (cooked and cooled) or opening original package.

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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minorCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core - A few bottles of sauces; cooking oil; etc. were not labeled...Unlabeled containers of foods not easily recognizable must be labeled with the common name of food...Properly label food containers to denote contents.

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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minorCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-101.19; Core - One bottom table shelf had damaged/peeling contact paper sticking to it...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces exposed to splash and spillage shall be made of nonabsorbent and smooth materials...Remove contact paper from shelving. Consider using durable nonabsorbent vinyl liners instead.; 4-501.11; Core - Shelving under tables and reach-in freezer is rusting/cracked...Food service equipment shall be kept in good repair...Replace damaged shelves with similar approved shelving.

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
majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation - No test strips were available to check concentration of pre-filled bottles of RTU food service sanitizer (DDBSA chemical content)...A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solutions shall be provided...Provide required sanitizer test strips for RTU sanitizer used...Not corrected 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source

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