1 - Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11; Core; A container of peas was sitting directly on the ravioli in the small reach-in freezer. CDI- Container of ravioli was wrapped and container of peas were moved to bottom shelf.
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; An employee wearing gloves was engaged in food prep but had on a dangling bracelet. Employees may not wear any jewelry on their arms or hands except for a plain ring such as a wedding band. CDI- Employee voluntarily removed bracelet.
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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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.12; Core; A knife was stored in between a prep table and prep cooler. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing; utensils may be stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment...CDI - Knife was removed. *Points not increased due to improvement in storing knives
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.
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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11; Core; There are rusting shelves in the walk-in cooler. There are also torn air curtains and the fan guards on the evaporator have missing pieces in the walk-in cooler. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Remove rust/replace shelving - replace fan guards. *New air curtains are in a box in the office.
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
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The inside of the stranding oven has a buildup of black residue. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent a buildup of soil residues. Clean the inside of the standing oven more frequently.
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
5-501.114; Core; The garbage dumpster is missing its drain plug. Dumpsters with drains are required to have drain plugs. *Phone call made to waste management company by PIC; plug should be replaced tomorrow.
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, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source