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Iris Coffee Lab

725 Tucker St

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 5, 2026

Score 93

Official score: 93 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); The PIC does not have a valid food protection manager certification. PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. CDI- resources on where to take the test has been provided.

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 2-301.14 (F)Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14 (F); Food employees observed entering and exiting the facility; the storage room equipped with a toilet and after completing cleaning tasks without handwashing prior to continuing food preparation. Wash hands during food preparation; as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination; and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. 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
notedCode 5-205.11 (B)Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 (B); Priority Foundation; the handwashing sink in the kitchen area had a strainer basket inside of it. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI- basket removed and education given on handwashing sink usage only.

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 4-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114; Priority; [Repeat] Quaternary ammonium sanitizer tested at 0ppm in the 3-compartment sink. It appears that the water line that mixes with the sanitizer is connected only to the hot water line. This is affecting the concentration of the sanitizer. Manufacturers label recommends temperatures Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. CDI- chlorine is available on site and will be used as a backup solution to sanitize dishes. Chlorine solutions shall be between 50-100ppm.

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 3-305.12Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.12; [Repeat] One of the bathrooms is being used as a storage room in addition to a private bathroom for staff according to the PIC. This room still has a small freezer full of food items and other items being utilized in the kitchen as well as pastry bags. This room still has a fully functional toilet that has not been removed or disabled. Food may not be stored in locker rooms; toilet rooms; dressing rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of 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
notedCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Quat sanitizer 0ppm. Sanitizer buckets shall be at a concentration between 200-400ppm. CDI: sanitizer remade.

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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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; The espresso machine is leaking water in the back. Maintain equipment in good repair. PIC stated that a service request has been made.

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, Mar 5, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 28, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.11 (A)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11 (A); Several employee beverages observed sitting above clean equipment and utensils. Employees shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and other items needing protection can not result. CDI- beverages removed.

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 issues
notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11; Priority Foundation; The handsoap dispenser at handwashing sink in kitchen area is broken. All handwashing sinks shall be supplied with handsoap. CDI: Handsoap replaced. 5-205.11 (B); Priority Foundation; the handwashing sink in the kitchen area had a strainer basket inside of it. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI- basket removed and education given on handwashing sink usage only. 6-301.12; Priority Foundation; Paper towels were not available at the handwashing sink in the front area. Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. CDI- paper towels provided.

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 4-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114; Priority; quaternary ammonium sanitizer was completely out at the 3-compartment sink. PIC states that a delivery date is scheduled for tomorrow. Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. CDI- chlorine is available on site and will be used as a backup solution to sanitize dishes. Chlorine solutions shall be between 50-100ppm.

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; Scrambled eggs in the hot well were 108-112F. Pre-cooked sausage being held in the hot well were holding at around 50F. Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. CDI- eggs and sausage reheated and TPHC procedures were discussed moving forward.

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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notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Half & half and whole milk were holding between 44-45F in the front milk cooler. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- education given on keeping milk refrigerated as much as possible when not in use or slow periods.

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 8-103.11Other

Official wording

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector’s notes

8-103.11; Priority Foundation; Pickled grapes were observed being used for service and in sealed glass jars for sale to the public. This is considered a specialized process and will need approval from the state. Provide the required information to obtain a variance to the regulatory authority. CDI- PIC was given education on the requirements to obtain a variance and pickled items were removed from the shelves.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3-305.12Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.12; One of the bathrooms is being used as a storage room for buckets of coffee; napkins; a bag of sugar; a small freezer full of food items and other items being utilized in the kitchen. This room still has a fully functional toilet that has not been removed or disabled. The storage locker upstairs with single service items and food items is also being kept underneath a sewer line. Food may not be stored in locker rooms; toilet rooms; dressing rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; under leaking water lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. *no points taken due to facility not being made aware of any issues prior*

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
notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Food employee observed preparing food without a hair restraint. Use head coverings; beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food; equipment; and utensils.

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 issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 28, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 29, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11; Priority Foundation; No handsoap at handwashing sink in kitchen area. All handwashing sinks shall be supplied with handsoap. CDI: Handsoap replaced.

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
criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; TCS items inside refrigerator past 7 days (see list above). TCS foods shall be discarded when date marking exceeds 7 days. 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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Sanitizer buckets stored on the floor and Quat sanitizer 0ppm. Sanitizer buckets shall be stored off the floor in sanitizer at correct concentration 200-400ppm. CDI: Buckets moved and sanitizer switched out.

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 29, 2024 · Original Source

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