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Enrigo Italian Bistro

575 New Waverly Pl

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 12, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 No paper towels are available at either of the kitchen handwashing sinks. Provide paper towels for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Paper Towels were added to the dispensers when the dishwashing employee arrived.

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.

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notedCode 3-304.11 Food Contact with Equipment (P) Pasta is frozen on metal sheet pans but is not wrapped or covered. Inside the freezer to the left of the salad area and hoodOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-304.11 Food Contact with Equipment (P) Pasta is frozen on metal sheet pans but is not wrapped or covered. Inside the freezer to the left of the salad area and hood; the uncovered pasta is touching the inside walls of the freezer. Food should not touch the inside of the equipment. Use covers or wrap to protect the food so it does not touch equipment. discussed today

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

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notedCode 3-501.14Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14; Priority; Two large stacked pans of Lasagna 42.5F cooked yesterday; stored inside the 3-door refrigerator (displaying internal temperature 36F). Lasagna has not properly cooled from yesterday. Chicken Parmesan 43.5F. Spaghetti 44F; also cooked yesterday. TCS foods shall be cooled from 135F to 70F in two hours -and- from 70F to 41F in four more hours or less. Lasagna; Chicken Parmesan and pasta that do not cool from 135F to 41F in six hours or less shall be discarded. Cooling Logs and supporting educational materials provided today. discarded

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 7-207.11 (B) Closed bottle of Zyrtec is stored above the dessert refrigerator in the kitchen. Store labeledChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-207.11 (B) Closed bottle of Zyrtec is stored above the dessert refrigerator in the kitchen. Store labeled; employee medications to prevent contamination of food; equipment; and other food service related items. -P Zyrtec was removed from the food preparation 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 3-501.15 Lasagna 42.5F is stacked. Chicken Parmesan 43.5F and Spaghetti 44F is stacked on top of a plastic container inside the 3-door refrigerator. Quickly cool foods. Avoid stacking food that has not reached 41 degrees F. Pans of LasagnaFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Lasagna 42.5F is stacked. Chicken Parmesan 43.5F and Spaghetti 44F is stacked on top of a plastic container inside the 3-door refrigerator. Quickly cool foods. Avoid stacking food that has not reached 41 degrees F. Pans of Lasagna; cooked chicken and pasta that are still cooling should be stored directly on open-air shelves that encorage air circulation. Cross stacking may allow air to circulate. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans in a single layer; large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Cooling Logs provided today and manager plans to develop cooling logs to record food temperature every hour during the cooling process. .

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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency (C) Ceiling Vents near the backdoor are very dusty; regular cleaning and dust removal from the vents is needed. . Walls need cleaning. Electrical outlet near the dessert refrigerator is not properly attached. . . Floor is damaged. . Maintain physical facilities clean 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 12, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 10, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.11 Handwashing CleanserHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (Pf) Soap is not readily available at the handwashing sink near the pizza station. There is a soap dispenser mounted to the wall; but it is behind equipment and difficult to access. There is room on the handwashing sink to store a movable pump. Provide soap for employee handwashing. Assure hands are properly washed using soap and warm water before working with food. discussed with owner and present manager.

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.

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notedCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Handwashing sink centrally located in the kitchen is extremely hot and difficult to use. Warm water shall be available and support sufficient handwashing. It appears that removal of the unused chemical dispenser at the ware washing sink has created a mixing of hot water into the cold water line. Recommend using the faucet in a way that closes the hot and cold water independently. Consider replacing the upper portion of the faucet to resemble the other sinks. A check valve may need to be added. Once the water was turned off at the ware washing sinkCleaning 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) Handwashing sink centrally located in the kitchen is extremely hot and difficult to use. Warm water shall be available and support sufficient handwashing. It appears that removal of the unused chemical dispenser at the ware washing sink has created a mixing of hot water into the cold water line. Recommend using the faucet in a way that closes the hot and cold water independently. Consider replacing the upper portion of the faucet to resemble the other sinks. A check valve may need to be added. Once the water was turned off at the ware washing sink; with time; cold water flowed to the handwashing sink. 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) Cutting board on the salad refrigerator has a lot of black cuts along one edge and other areas that are rough; deteriorating. Restore cutting board to a smooth; cleanable finish. Can opener mount is upside down on the sink drainboard with missing plastic insert. Discussed today for correction.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Remove laser film from the side of the ice machine. Remove tape from the shield to the left of the open top refrigerator. Ticket rail above the open top refrigerator is not clean. Restore these surfaces to clean and cleanable condition.

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 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) Floor has damaged areas (poured epoxy has deteriorated). Maintain floor is cleanable condition. Assure walls and attachments are clean 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.11 (A) There are several personal beverages in the kitchenEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11 (A) There are several personal beverages in the kitchen; including a cup of coffee with a spoon on the cutting board. Employees shall eat and drink only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and other items needing protection can not result. Employee beverages and phones shall be stored in areas separate from food preparation surfaces. Create space on a bottom shelf or add drink rails to hold cups; beverages; etc. Discussed today and beverages were removed from food preparation areas.

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 3-302.11(A)(1) Flats of Raw Shell Eggs are stored above plastic wrap covered cut lettuce. In the freezerOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11(A)(1) Flats of Raw Shell Eggs are stored above plastic wrap covered cut lettuce. In the freezer; raw meat is above ready-to-eat ham. Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed vegetables. -P Refrigeration was reorganized today and new storage order stickers/signs were posted.

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

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notedCode 4-501.114 Mechanical Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114 Mechanical Warewashing Equipment; Chemical Sanitization - Temperature; pH; Concentration and Hardness (P) Dish Machine is not sanitizing. There is a full jug of sanitizer concentrate but it is not being supplied to the dish machine. TWC Services was contacted today (George) and dish machine repairman arrived during inspection. The dispensing hose was cleared and dish machine now has a residual of 100 ppm 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.

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notedCode 3-305.11 There is a lot of water pooled inside the 3-door open-top refrigerator in the middle of the kitchen. Bags and containers are stored in the water. Store food in a cleanContamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 There is a lot of water pooled inside the 3-door open-top refrigerator in the middle of the kitchen. Bags and containers are stored in the water. Store food in a clean; dry location; not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor; cart may be helpful for deliveries. Items stored in the bottom the refrigerator were removed and water was scooped out the front. Doors on this unit also do not close or seal properly. Have condensation redirected so that it does not pool inside the refrigerator. Forced Air Mechanical was contacted today for servicing.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-202.15 Can Opener is in bad condition. Can Opener is very rusty. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. Replace can opener with easy-to-clean unit.

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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minorCode 4-204.113 Warewashing MachineCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-204.113 Warewashing Machine; Data Plate Operation Specifications (C) Data Sticker is illegible. Have a new data plate attached to the dish machine with specifications. 4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C) 3-compartment ware washing sink is not clean. There is an unclean film coating the sanitizing compartment of the sink. Clean the sink daily with detergent. Fill sanitizer into a clean sink basin.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.16 (C) No Trash Can is available at either kitchen handwashing sink. Provide waste bin at each handwash sink for disposal of paper towels. Assure hands are being properly washed when needed.

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.

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notedCode 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) Walls are damaged; have gaps; are rough or missing components such as baseboard or corner guard. Restore walls to washable and eliminate gaps (such as near the fan). Fan attached to the wall is dusty and needs cleaning.

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, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 22, 2024

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · 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; Handsink near dish area has major leak and hot water was cut off. Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Plumber was called to repair this leak. No points deducted.

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.

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notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Dicer stored as clean with tomato residue on the blade and underside of dicer. A stack of metal bowls with minor food debris. Food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. Items taken to dish area 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.

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notedCode 3-501.14Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14; Priority; Sliced cooked eggplant and bechamel sauce in back reach-in coolers at 45-48F from night previous. TCS foods shall be cooled from 135F to 70F in two hours and from 70F to 41F in four hours; because items are from night previous they did not cool accordingly. Foods voluntarily discarded 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 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; TCS items in pizza cooler bottom; ham; salami and sauce at 43-44F. TCS (Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods shall be held cold at 41F or below. Items in top of cooler at 41F and below; and bottom contains large bins with pizza dough. These bins may be blocking some of the air flow. Cooler may need to be rearranged . All other items at 41F or below in tall reach-in cooler and other coolers.

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 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Eggplant wrapped in plastic and bechamel in deep container in reach-in cooler from night previous; at 45-48F. Cooling shall be accomplished by using one or more of the following methods; placing the food into shallow thinner portions; using rapid cooling equipment such as walk-in cooler or freezers; loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Foods voluntarily discarded during inspection. Cooked potatoes in reach-in freezer at 83F at beginning of inspection at 60F after allowing to cool for about 20 minutes. Educated to use ice baths and ice wands; and place eggplant on thin sheet tray uncovered or loosely covered in the freezer to allow to rapid cool before moving to reach-in cooler. 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling; heating; and holding temperatures are achieved; Highly recommend to add walk-in cooler or another reach-in freezer for more space to cool items.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 11, 2024

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 4-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114; Priority; Three compartment sink sanitizer with bleach solution below 50ppm. (tested around 25ppm) A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution shall be at the correct concentration. Bleach solution shall be 50-200ppm. More bleach added to sink 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.

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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; Milk in reach-in cooler at 44F. Reach-in cooler ambient at 45F. TCS (Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods shall be held cold at 41F or below. Cooler may need to be adjusted. Milks moved into another cooler during inspection. All other items at 41F or below in tall reach-in cooler and other coolers.

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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minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Large container of celery on shelf below dirty dishes and next to handsink. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean; dry location where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. Celery moved during inspection.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 11, 2024

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Dicer stored as clean with tomato residue on the blade and underside of dicer. A stack of containers with minor residue and sticker residue on containers. Items taken to dish area 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.

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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; Lasagna in tall reach-in cooler on the lower shelf at 43F. TCS (Time/Temperature controlled for safety) foods shall be held cold at 41F. Lasagna is made about ever 2/3 days according to managers. Lasagna dated for 1/9. Tall reach-in cooler packed with a lot of items. Reach-in cooler needs less items or re-organized to allow better airflow. Recommended to move items so that TCS foods and cooked items are on top shelf and shelf below. Whole tomatoes; and eggplant can be moved to lower shelves. All items in make line and other coolers at 41F or below.

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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majorCode 3-501.13Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13 ; Priority Foundation; Calamari in prep sink at 50-58F. with water at 90F. Food shall be thawed under refrigeration or completely submerged under running water with water at 70F or below and for a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal FOOD requiring cooking to be above 41F; for more than 4 hours including the time it takes to prep and or cook and to cool back to 41F. Calamari added to bowl of ice water during inspection. Manager stated it will be battered and fried. Ensure thawing under refrigeration or before use in cold water; and not allowing food to be above 41F.

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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minorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; One sanitizer bucket stored on floor with weak bleach solution; 10ppm. Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in between uses in a sanitizer solution at correct concentration and containers shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner which prevents contamination of food; equipment; utensils and single-service. Bleach added to bucket 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.

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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; Tall reach-in cooler vents soiled with dust and black residue accumulation. Make line shelves have some food debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of a buildup of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently.

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, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source

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