1 - Inspection
Jul 31, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
2-401.11; Core; Employee beverage stored directly on top of prep unit above food. An EMPLOYEE shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment; utensils; and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection can not result. A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: The employee’s hands; The container; and exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Recommend use of drinking container designed with lid and straw to keep employee hands away from mouth surfaces. CDI- Employee beverage moved during inspection.
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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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16(A)(2) and (B); Priority; Cold-Holding: Coleslaw in large wide thick plastic pan in top section of prep unit next to open air space for squeeze bottles in hot truck holding at 43F. Maintain cold Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at 41F and less. CDI- Coleslaw exceeding 41F voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection. Recommend having both cold-hold units serviced and temperature reduced a little to improve cold-holding. For TCS foods in the top section of prep unit; recommend using narrow deep metal pan when possible; and individual plastic pan lid. Consider using a separate cooler with ice for the bottled beverages so not having to open the tall door cold-hold unit as often. [REPEAT]
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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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-202.12; Priority; Sanitizer concentration too high; tested at above 500ppm quat. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be Used according to LAW; Food Code; and Manufacturer use directions included in labeling. Maintain quat sanitizer at 200-400ppm. CDI- Sanitizer diluted down during inspection.
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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Food properly labeled: original container
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12; Core; Labeling missing on some squeeze bottles of food ingredients in the prep unit. Great labeling on all the spices and flour today. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. Add labeling to these items.
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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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15; Core; MFU large front window and door; and side service window being left completely open with a few flies present. If the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT are kept open for ventilation or other purposes; the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or Other effective means. Use window slider screens to maintain window screened when not actively using the window. Add mesh curtain to the door if you would like the breeze. [REPEAT]
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
3-305.11; Core; Pans of to-go sauce cups stored directly under the paper towel dispenser for the handwashing sink. Two shaker containers of spices sitting right in front of handwashing sink where exposed to potential splash. Large bin of flour stored directly on the floor. 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; and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. CDI- Food moved during inspection. Recommend moving the paper towel dispenser to directly above the handwashing sink; so counter by service window would be made available for to-go food storage. [REPEAT]
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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Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
2-303.11; Core; Food employee observed wearing watch while working with food. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band; while preparing FOOD; FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. CDI- PIC removed watch and rewashed hands. Recommend hanging a digital clock on the wall.
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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source