1 - Inspection
Sep 9, 2026
Official score: 93 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
3-304.11 FOOD shall only contact surfaces of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS that are cleaned and sanitized; SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or linens used as container liners for service. P -Observation: two (2) overflowing containers with cooked shrimp; and cooked noodles was touching soiled non-food contact surface of the cold hold unit. Make sure non-food contact surfaces are clean to touch and sight and food is not overflowing inside the containers. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Person in Charge (PIC) voluntarily discarded food items.
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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
3-501.16 (A)(2) - TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or less. P -Observation: overflowing shrimp (49F) and overflowing cooked noodles (60F) had temperature above 41F. Below the cold line; food items were at 41F or below. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) recommends to keep food items 80% and/or below the cold line; where equipment is designed to keep food items at 41F or below. Person in Charge (PIC) voluntarily discarded food 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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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT 6-202.15 Outer Openings; Protected. (A) Outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1)Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors; walls; and ceilings; -Observation: exit door located near dry storage had sunlight coming through the door. Screen door with holes were fixed but gaps are found around the frame of the door. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC). 6-501.112 Dead or trapped birds; insects; rodents; and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation; decomposition; or the attraction of pests. -Observation: behind ice machine were found dead insects; including dead spiders. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-202.11 Food Contact Surfaces-Cleanability A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: (2) Free of breaks; open seams; cracks; chips; inclusions; pits; and similar imperfections; Pf (3) Free of sharp internal angles; corners; and crevices; Pf -Observation: two (2) fryer baskets had metal coming out that can fall on the food and become a solid hazard. Plastic food containers was cracking and chipping plastic as well. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): food employee removed containers from service. 4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of unnecessary ledges; projections; crevices; and constructed to allow easy cleaning and facilitate maintenance. -Observation: original plastic from manufacturer for equipment protection it is still on the equipment; reach-in freezer; and it has to be removed. It is not easily cleanable and chipping pieces of the plastic can fall in food items. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC). 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment; Spacing or Sealing. (A) EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is: (3) SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls; if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. -Observation: review caulking in all sinks. In food sinks caulking is breaking and coming out of the wall. Make sure to re-caulk sinks on the wall. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
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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.
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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. -Observation: outside rice cooker; in the handle; and around opening had grease accumulation. Outside and inside reach-in; gaskets; between lid and food containers in cold hold unit; fryer; stove; prep tables; and equipments in general; around the facility; had severe grease accumulation; food debris; black buildup; and it needs to be clean as often as necessary to keep it clean. -Inside ice machine in ice deflector had pink and black slime growing activities. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. -Observation: grey water from the hand wash sink was draining slowly in customer order area. Make sure the drain can support the water flow that comes out from the faucet. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
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.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. -Observation: female restroom didn’t have a covered waste bin. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
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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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT 6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (A)PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. -Observation: behind equipment and in dry storage area floor had accumulation. Make sure to clean as often as necessary to keep it clean. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source