1 - Inspection
Aug 20, 2026
Official score: 92.5 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Employee drink was stored on the cutting board of the prep table. 2-401.11(B) - Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands; the container; food; clean equipment; utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. CDI: Employee drink was removed.
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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Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Raw seafood and beef were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler and prep cooler #6. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separation; Packaging & Segregation; Raw animal food and Ready to Eat - P FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination (except when frozen in original commercial packaging) by separating raw animal FOODS during storage; preparation; holding; and display from READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH; or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables; and unwashed produce. CDI: Raw beef and seafood were moved and stored below ready to eat foods.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Prep coolers #2 and #4 are not holding cold hold foods at 41F or below. Examples: Prep cooler 2; egg 46F; corn 50F. Prep cooler 4; slaw 56F; potato 52F. Observation: Ready to eat pork belly was laid out on the counter top holding at 66F. 3-501.16 (A)(2) Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or less. P Partial CDI: Pork belly was 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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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Potatoes were cooling on the bar; they were holding at 93F. Pork chops were cooling on the cutting board of the prep table; they were holding at 73F. When the hot food drops to 135F an active cooling method should be in progress. 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under sec. 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: Pf (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. (B) When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT; FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: 1) Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD. CDI: Items were 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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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Multiple flies are zooming aroung in the kitchen. 6-501.111 Controlling Pests The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. The presence of insects; rodents; and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the PREMISES by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods; if pests are found; such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under sec.sec. 7 202.12; 7 206.12; and 7 206.13; Pf and (D) Eliminating harborage conditions.
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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Multiple flies had landed on pork cops that were cooling on the cutting board of the prep table. 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) CDI: Pork chops were discarded.
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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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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Multiple floor tiles are cracked/broken in the kitchen area. Grout is no longer around numerous tiles in the kitchen. 6-101.11 Surface Characteristics Indoor Areas (A)Except as specified in par. (B) of this section; materials for indoor floor; wall; and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: (1) SMOOTH; durable; and EASILY CLEANABLE for areas where FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations are conducted; (2) Closely woven and EASILY CLEANABLE carpet for carpeted areas; and (3) Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as FOOD preparation areas; walk-in refrigerators; WAREWASHING areas; toilet rooms; MFU SERVICING AREAS; and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. (B) In a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: (1) If graded to drain; a floor may be concrete; machine-laid asphalt; or dirt or gravel if it is covered with mats; removable platforms; duckboards; or other APPROVED materials that are effectively treated to control dust and mud; and (2) Walls and ceilings may be constructed of a material that protects the interior from the weather and windblown dust and debris.
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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, Aug 20, 2026 · Original Source