1 - Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
5 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
3-501.18; Priority; In the 2 door reach in cooler; noted large container of cooked with veggies date marked for 1/10 . Keep TCS food for up to 7 days once prepared or opened. CDI- Items discarded
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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Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11- Noted crates of produce being stored on the floor in prep kitchen area. Store food in a clean; dry location; not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. This is repeat from the last 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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.12; Core; White cutting board and portable cutting boards are stained and deeply scored. Cutting boards shall be resurfaced or replaced when they have deep cuts or scratches.
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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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Noted heavy accumulation of grease build up along the shelves . Sticky residue build up noted along the racks in the reach in coolers; spice rack near the 3 compartment sink and door jams and handles of the prep coolers. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. This is a repeat item.
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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C) Noted top lid damaged to outside dumpster. Discussed contacting vendor to have dumpster removed.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source