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Farm House Cafe

320 Vintage Point Ln

Last inspected Jul 16, 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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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 16, 2026

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-402.11 Parasite Destruction (P) Noted Parasite Destruction form missing for salmonFood source and labeling

Official wording

Required records available: shellstock tags; parasite destruction

Inspector’s notes

3-402.11 Parasite Destruction (P) Noted Parasite Destruction form missing for salmon; which is provided undercooked. Except for molluscan shellfish; Tuna; aquacultured fish; or fish eggs that have been removed from the skein and rinsed; before service or sale in READY-TO-EAT form; raw or partially cooked FISH shall be (1) Frozen and stored at a temperature of -4F or below for a minimum of 168 hours (2) Frozen at -31F or below until solid and stored at -31F or below for a minimum of 15 hours or (3) Frozen at -31F or below until solid and stored at -4F or below for a minimum of 24 hours. CDI- PIC able to contact supplier for an updated Parasite Destruction form at the end of the inspection.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
majorCode 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; Observed multiple items (see chart above) that were above 41 degrees F inside the tall reach in cooler unit. - TCS foods being stored for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or less. Noted tall reach in cooler overly congested with food items due the adjacent prep cooler being down. Temperature on unit was adjusted. Some items voluntarily discarded while others were monitored ensuring the temperature in unit went down. Discussed having prep cooler repaired to relieve overuse of the tall reach in cooler unit. Verification visit shall be made 7/21 to ensure repairs and adjustments completed to refrigerator units.

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 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; Maintain equipment in good repair. Noted back-end prep cooler no longer working and the central tall reach in cooler over congested due to lack of available refrigeration storage. Ensure all cooler units are properly working.Repeat.

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 —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. The cold water faucet handle is no longer working for back-end handwashing sink.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 5, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Several plastic and metal containers with sticker residue and plastic lids sticky. CDI: Items placed in dish washing area. Repeat.

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 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -PFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P; Chicken sitting on rack in kitchen 92F. CDI: Chicken reheated.

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 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; Maintain equipment in good repair. Gaskets torn on refrigerators. Repeat.

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 5, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 23, 2025

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -PfHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf; No soap at front handwashing sink. CDI: Soap added.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Several plastic and metal containers with sticker residue and plastic lids sticky. CDI: Items placed in dish washing area.

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 6-501.111 Controlling PestsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests; Flies and gnats in kitchen area. Seek more aggressive controls.

In plain English

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 insects
notedCode 3-305.11 Store food in a cleanContamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Store food in a clean; dry location; not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Flies getting on foods with lids left off/open and liquid eggs on ice stored close to handwashing sink on cart not covered. CDI: Foods were covered.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and covered or inverted. Plates stored with food contact surfaces exposed to ceiling. CDI: Plates inverted.

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; Maintain equipment in good repair. Gaskets torn on reach ins and cutting boards heavily scored. Repeat.

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 —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Handsink in dish washing area leaking.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 24, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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; Observed multiple items (see chart above) that were above 41 degrees F.- TCS foods being stored for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or less.- CDI; some items voluntarily discarded while others were monitored ensuring the temperature in unit went down.

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Observed multiple cloths being stored on countertops throughout.- Cloths in use for wiping counters shall be stored in between uses in a chemical sanitizing solution.- Please make sure cloths are kept in sanitizer in between uses.

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 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Multiple gaskets throughout were torn.- Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.- Please replace gaskets.

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, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; No one at time of inspection was wearing a hair restraint.- Food workers shall wear effective hair restraints to keep hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment; utensils; etc.- Please make sure food employees have effective 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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
minorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; The sanitizer buckets were around 10ppm.- Sanitizer used for storing cloths shall be at the proper concentration. (50-200ppm/chlor).- Please adjust sanitizer accordingly

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
minorCode 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; Multiple gaskets throughout were torn.- Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and condition.- Please replace gaskets.

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 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 28, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Container of cream sauce dated 3/19 and held past its 7-day hold. Food shall be discarded if it exceeds the appropriately marked date or day that that exceeds a temperature and time combination. CDI: Sauce discarded. Be mindful of space limitations and check that expired food is not getting pushed into hard to see places.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
criticalCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11; Priority; Buckets of bleach sanitizer reaching over 1000ppm. Chemical sanitizers shall be used at the proper concertation. Bleach cleaner shall be used at 50-200ppm. CDI: Sanitizer remade. Remember that less is more; check concentration before adding more bleach.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 28, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 14, 2023

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Improvement on overall cleanliness noted. More cleaning needed on flooring under equipment. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary. Half points taken.

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
criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Raw pork stored over several ready to eat items inside reach-in refrigerator such as bean salad; tomatoes; packaged sauces; etc. Raw fish stored over country ham inside flip-top reach-in cooler. Observed employee portioning raw pork on a serving cart over cooked bacon. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by storin the food based on final cook temperature; with ready-to-eat foods above raw animal foods. CDI: Foods rearranged. Significant overcrowding observed inside reach-in units. Please be mindful of raw stacking in these areas and refer to storage order diagram.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Container of cooked chicken dated 11/7 and held past its 7-day hold. Food shall be discarded if it exceeds the appropriately marked date or day that that exceeds a temperature and time combination. CDI: Chicken discarded during inspection. Only one food item noted out of date. Only half points deducted at this time. Please be advised that continuation of this violation will result in full points taken. Be mindful of space limitations and check that expired food is not getting pushed into hard to see places.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; Several small drain flies observed in back kitchen area; a few in front kitchen area. The facility shall be maintained free of pests. This violation has been cited three inspections in a row. Points taken. Please have drain flies addressed by a pest control company.

In plain English

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 insects
minorCode 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; Gasket frayed/torn on flip-top reach-in. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

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
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; Minor grease build-up on small overhead vent system. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be maintained clean.

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, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source

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