1 - Inspection
Apr 30, 2026
Official score: 91.5 · Understand this area’s scale
12 recorded violations
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Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
6-301.12; Priority Foundation; Front kitchen handwashing sink paper towel dispenser not working; no paper towels available. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with: Individual; disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or A heated-air hand drying device; or A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity; pressurized air at ambient temperatures. CDI- Dispenser fixed during inspection.
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.
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Proper cooling time & temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.14; Priority; Cooling Rate: In the walk-in cooler; large; thick-plastic; containers of products cooked previous day have not reached 41F; with cooked black beans at 46F; roasted red pepper sauce at 50F; cooked artichoke sauce at 48F. When cooling in the range of 135F - 70F; a cooling rate of 0.54F/min or greater is needed to move product through this temperature danger zone within 2 hours. Product must then reach 41F and less within 4 hours; which is 6-hours total. CDI- These off-temperature products voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection.
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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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; Hot-Holding: Vegan chorizo hot-holding at prep line at too low a temperature; measured at 118F. Maintain hot Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at 135F and above. Verify foods reach the proper final cook or reheat temperatures before placing in hot-holding. CDI- Product reheated to at least 165F corrective.
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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Proper cold holding temperatures
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3-501.16(A)(2) and (B); Priority; Cold-Holding: In the low cooler at the prep line; mac-n-cheese holding at 42F and creamed trout at 48F. When asked; PIC stated these foods were not out recently for handling. Cut tomatoes left out on counter during lunch service for use at the fryer; measured at 48F. Hot brined cut onion also here measured at 42F. Maintain cold Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at 41F and less. CDI- Onions recently pulled returned to cold-holding. All other TCS foods exceeding 41F voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection.
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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Proper date marking & disposition
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3-501.18; Priority; Disposition: Mac-n-cheese in the low cooler at the cook line dated 4/23 (day 8 of hold). In the tall glass door cooler; soy milk dated 4/23 (day 8 of hold). In the tall silver cooler; cut tomatoes lacking date-marking; PIC states prepared yesterday. In the tall 2-door cooler; opened heavy cream and lentil base whipping cream both lacking date-marking. Refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be date-marked. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1 (ex.-date the milk opened; date the meat/vegetable cooked). Add date mark to prepared TCS foods that will be held over to the next day. When freezing cooked TCS foods; include the Date Cooked/Date Frozen/Date Thawed. Prepared TCS food shall be discarded if it exceeds the temperature and time combination as specified in Food Code (up to 7 days when maintained at 41F and less). CDI- Known dates added. Product past 7-day hold and product with unknown prep date voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection.
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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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Cooling Methods: In the walk-in cooler; black beans; roasted red pepper sauce; and cooked artichoke sauce cooked yesterday observed in large thick plastic containers; measured still above 41F. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified in Food Code by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: Placing the FOOD in 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; Using containers that facilitate heat transfer (metal); Adding ice as an ingredient; or Other effective methods. When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT; FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be: Arranged in the EQUIPMENT to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and Loosely covered; or uncovered IF protected from overhead contamination (ex.- on speed rack with top cover pan). CDI- These off-temperature products voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection.
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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Food properly labeled: original container
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12; Core; Labeling missing on multiple squeeze bottles of food ingredients. 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. [REPEAT]
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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Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
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3-305.11; Core; Opened large bag of corn starch observed stored on the floor in the basement dry storage area. Recently delivered fish removed from boxes and placed directly in 3-comp sink; with sink observed unclean with residue along the side-walls. In walk-in cooler; prepared foods stored uncovered under open wire shelves. 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. Cover stored foods. CDI- Food moved during inspection. [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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In-use utensils: properly stored
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3-304.12; Core; In opened bag of corn starch in basement storage area; no-handle single-service container left as scoop in the bag. During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing; FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD; or In a clean/dry; protected location; or In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135F and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified in Food Code (every 4 hours); or In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain; if used with moist FOOD such as ice cream. CDI- Container removed during inspection.
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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Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled
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4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; A few stacks of pans stored as clean observed stacked wet. Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and Covered or inverted. Allow pans to thoroughly air dry before stacking. [REPEAT]
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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
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4-501.11; Core; Rusted/peeling wire racks in basement walk-in cooler and dry storage areas. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers specifications. Repair/Replace these items. [REPEAT] 4-202.11; Priority Foundation; Three spatulas stored as clean with food contact surface pitted and cracked. Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: SMOOTH; Free of breaks; open seams; cracks; chips; inclusions; pits; and similar imperfections. CDI- Damaged spatulas voluntarily discarded during inspection by 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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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
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6-501.114; Core; Meat slicer stored in basement dry storage area by walk-in cooler observed as soiled with food reside. When asked; PIC stated that piece of equipment is broken and no longer used. Maintain premises clean and free of Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Remove the broken slicer.
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, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source