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High Park Bar And Grill

625 E Whitaker Mill Rd

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 21, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2-103.11(A-P) - PIC Duties - PfPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

PIC Present; demonstrates knowledge; & performs duties

Inspector’s notes

2-103.11(A-P) - PIC Duties - Pf; Delivery driver observed entering the kitchen and fixing a beverage without handwashing first. The PIC shall ensure that: A)Operations not conducted in home or room used for living/sleeping; B)Unnecessary PERSONS not in kitchen except for brief visits; C)All PERSONS in the kitchen comply with Food Code; D)EMPLOYEES wash hands; E)Food sources; temps; condition checked at delivery; F)Food delivered during non-operating hours put in protected; temp controlled storage; G)Proper cooking using calibrated & appropriate thermometers; H)Proper cooling; routine monitoring; I)Proper hot/cold holding temps; routine monitoring; J)Proper consumer advisory; K)Proper SANITIZING of EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS; L)Sign for clean TABLEWARE when returning to self-service areas; M)No bare hand contact on RTE FOOD without prior approval; N)EMPLOYEES trained in FOOD safety & FOOD allergy awareness; O)EMPLOYEES informed of illness reporting requirements; P)Written procedures and plans are maintained and implemented when required. CDI- education given and suggestion made that either food employees who are actively cleaning their hands throughout the shift fix items for delivery persons/ guests or have the delivery person or guest wash their hands.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14; Priority; [Repeat] Employee observed handling raw beef with gloved hands; donning new gloves and handling ready-to-eat food without hand washing in-between. Hands shall be washed During food preparation; as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. CDI - employee educated on when to wash/washed hands and PIC instructed employee to wash hands.

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 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; [Repeat] Bleu cheese ( in a double pan) was observed holding around 44-45F in the service station cooler. TCS foods being held cold shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI- PIC opted to voluntarily discard the container of bleu cheese and replace with a new batch. Suggestions made on eliminating putting TCS foods in double pans to allow for proper cold holding.

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
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; Ice build up in walk in freezer along the doorway. The gaskets for the doorway need to be replaced. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Repeat. 4-101.19; Cardboard liners along the shelving in the pizza station observed visibly soiled and stained with oil. Nonfood Contact Surfaces of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash; spillage; or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT; nonabsorbent; and SMOOTH material. Suggestions made on a plastic liner for the shelving to assist in cleanliness.

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(C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C); The shelving uses to store clean dishes is in need of cleaning. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; [Repeat] The walls beneath the dish area are soiled and in need of cleaning. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.

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, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 27, 2025

Score 93

Official score: 93 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

notedCode 2-301.14 (E)Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14 (E); Priority; Employee observed handling soiled dishes and then clean dishes without changing glove or washing hands. Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. CDI- education given and hands were washed.

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
majorCode 3-203.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Required records available: shellstock tags; parasite destruction

Inspector’s notes

3-203.12; Priority Foundation; Two large containers of oysters were osberved in the walk-in cooler without any form of identification of where they came from. The PIC stated that these were a gift from a customer and will not be served at the restaurant but taken home by the Chef. Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. Verification Required- These items are not listed on the menu for sale and EC will return to verify that oysters are not on the premises.

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
notedCode 4-601.11(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; The slicer and several other dishes observed with leftover food debris and/or sticker residue. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- all items were sent back to be properly cleaned.

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)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; A box of cheese pizza was sitting on the countertop was 65F. Employee stated that the pizza was made by mistake at 11am. Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. CDI- education given and pizza was voluntarily discarded by PIC.

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 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; [Repeat] Cheese sauce and mashed potatoes were holding between 43-48F in the walk-in cooler. TCS foods being held cold shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI- Mashed potatoes were underneath a recently prepared food item causing the temperature to rise and were cooled in the freezer. The cheese sauce was also moved to the freezer to cool.

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 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Several spray bottles observed filled with chemicals without labels indicating the contents. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. CDI- bottles were labeled.

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
notedCode 3-501.13 (A)Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13 (A); (B); (C ); Priority Foundation; Two large pieces of corned beef were observed thawing in a bucket of stagnant water. Use approved thawing methods. CDI- education given and meat was thawed submerged under running water.

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; Ice build up in walk in freezer along the doorway. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. 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 5-501.17Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17; Core; Ladies restroom lacking covered receptacle. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; The walls beneath the dish area are soiled and in need of cleaning. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.

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, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 20, 2025

Score 94

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14; Priority; Employee observed handling raw chicken with gloved hands; donning new gloves and handling ready-to-eat food without hand washing in-between. Hands shall be washed During food preparation; as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. CDI - employee educated on when to wash/washed hands and PIC instructed employee to wash hands.

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 3-501.14Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14; Priority; A large container of pizza sauce prepared last night was holding at 50F in the reach-in cooler. Cooked TCS foods shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded pizza sauce.

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 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Several TCS food items along the make line were holding above 41F (see temperature chart). TCS foods being held cold shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI- food items were cooled down in the freezer or by using an ice bath.

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 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Potato salad (5/12); corned beef (5/10)and cooked mushrooms (5/9) were all observed holding beyond the allowed 7 day time hold. Food shall be discarded if it: Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified in par. 3-501.17(A). CDI- Food items voluntarily discarded. ; 3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Shredded chicken cooked two days ago did not have a date indicating when it was made. Pickled green beans observed without a date as well. Refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES; sold; or discarded when held at a temperature of 41F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CDI- known dates added or food items were voluntarily discarded if date of preparation unknown.

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
notedCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; A large container of pizza sauce cooling since last night was holding at 50F. Cooling shall be accomplished by placing the food into shallow pans; separating the food into smaller or thinner portions. using rapid cooling equipment; stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath or other effective methods. CDI- food was voluntarily discarded by PIC.

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; Ice build up in walk in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. 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
minorCode 6-501.19 Closing Toilet Room Doors (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.19 Closing Toilet Room Doors (C); Both the men and women's restroom doors are being held wide open. Except during cleaning and maintenance operations; toilet room doors as specified under § 6-202.14 shall be kept closed. Keep these doors closed.

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, May 20, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 19, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4-703.11 Hot Water and Chemical - Methods (P)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-703.11 Hot Water and Chemical - Methods (P); Chlorine dish machine 0ppm. Maintain sanitizer at correct concentration of 50-100ppm for chlorine. CDI: Maintenance in establishment prior to REHS departure.

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 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Plates and bowls stored on top shelf over make line have food contact surfaces exposed to ceiling. Utensils shall be protected from contamination by storing them covered or inverted. Repeat.

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; Ice build up in walk in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. 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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Ceiling tiles in the women's bathroom observed water damaged. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. 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 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11; Core; Unable to see foods in back of walk in cooler. At least 10 ft candles above the floor inside walk in units. Replace light bulbs inside walk in. Repeat.

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 issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 19, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 2, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Handle touching food in dry storage and ice bin open while not in use. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the handle over food and where it is not exposed to splash; dust or other contamination.

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
minorCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Plates and bowls stored on top shelf over make line have food contact surfaces exposed to ceiling. Utensils shall be protected from contamination by storing them covered or 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
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; Ice build up in walk in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in 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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Ceiling tiles in the women's bathroom observed water damaged. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. 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
minorCode 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11; Core; Unable to see foods in back of walk in cooler. At least 10 ft candles above the floor inside walk in units. Replace light bulbs inside walk in.

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 issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 2, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 11, 2024

Score 94

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Raw steak found stored above cooked and ready to eat prime rib in the lowboy cooler along the line. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage; preparation; storage and display from: cooked ready-to-eat foods. CDI- storage order rearranged.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; The slicer last used yesterday had dried on food debris around the food contact portion of the blade. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- food employee was instructed to clean the slicer by the 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 problems
criticalCode 3-501.14Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14; Priority; A large container of chili cooked last night (1/10/24) was holding between 45-47F in the walk-in cooler. Cooked TCS foods shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded chili.

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
criticalCode 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; Sliced ham and turkey in the flip top cooler along the line was holding between 44-45F. Except during preparation ;cooking; or cooling or when TPHC is used TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI- food items were moved to the walk-in cooler to cool 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
criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Feta cheese dated from 12/29/23 was found in the lowboy cooler along the line. Food shall be discarded if it: Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified in par. 3-501.17(A). CDI- Feta voluntarily discarded. ; 3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Alfredo sauce cooked three days ago did not have a date indicating when it was made. Refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES; sold; or discarded when held at a temperature of 41F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CDI- known date added.

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 7-207.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-207.11; Priority; A bottle of antacids was observed on the shelf with other food items in the pizza station. Medicines that are in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for the EMPLOYEES' use shall be labeled as specified under sec. 7 101.11 and located to prevent the contamination of FOOD; EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. CDI- Medicine removed.

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
majorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; A large container of chili cooling since last night was holding between 45-47F. Cooling shall be accomplished by placing the food into shallow pans; separating the food into smaller or thinner portions. using rapid cooling equipment; stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath or other effective methods. CDI- food was voluntarily discarded by PIC.

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
minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Ceiling tiles in the women's bathroom observed water damaged. Physical facilities shall be maintained in 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 7, 2023

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

majorCode 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Written procedures for the clean up of vomit and diarrheal events are not available. A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have written procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES; consumers; FOOD; and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. CDI- sample procedures provided.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 3-403.11Food temperature

Official wording

Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Inspector’s notes

3-403.11; Priority; Cheese sauce for the mac-n-cheese reheating for the last hour was 121F @ 1:09pm. At the 2:00pm (2 hour mark) the cheese sauce was only between 135-142F. Reheating for hot holding shall be completed within 2 hours. CDI- cheese sauce was rapidly reheated on the stove top to 165F.

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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criticalCode 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; Several TCS food items along the make line were holding above 41F (see temperature chart). TCS foods being held cold shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI- food items were cooled down in the freezer or by using an ice bath.

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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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minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; A container of chips was stored on top of the refrigerator uncovered. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination.

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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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minorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; The sanitizer solution was too weak (0-100ppm) in the buckets. Wet cloths shall be held in a quaternary ammonium solution between 200-400ppm. CDI- buckets remade to the correct strength.

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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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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; The flip top pizza cooler is pooling water at the bottom. Ice build up is present around the walk-in freezer door frame. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. The PIC stated that a time has been scheduled for the refrigeration company to come out today and repair these items.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 7, 2023 · Original Source

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