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Island Jams (Wcid #1133)

401 Wake Chapel Rd

Last inspected Mar 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 28, 2026

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12(A); Core; Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification of PIC has expired. The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Have additional staff with managerial control certified to provide better coverage. CDI- Newly permitted facility; has 210 days from date of permitting (permitted 9/26/2025) to comply with CFPM requirements. [REPEAT]

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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 2-103.11(O)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting

Inspector’s notes

2-103.11(O); Priority Foundation; PIC unable to locate Employee Health Policy. The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD. CDI- Employee Health Policy provided to PIC. Maintain a copy on the truck.

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 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority Foundation; PIC does not currently have written procedures available to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. CDI- Written procedures and educational material provided to PIC.

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

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notedCode 4-601.11(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; Residue accumulation on fryer baskets and inner vat sides of friers. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. Deep clean these areas.

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 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; Cold-Holding: Conch fritter batter and one container of seasoned raw chicken in tall glass cooler cold-holding above 41F as shown in above grid. Maintain cold Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at 41F and less. CDI- TCS foods exceeding 41F voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection. Ensure all cold TCS foods are 41F and less when placed on the MFU; maintained at 41F and less during transport; and maintained at 41F and less while on the MFU.

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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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notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Datemarking/Disposition: Date-marking missing on container of cream batter that was prepared/frozen/thawed. 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/prepared 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- When asked; product on total of day 3 of hold. Known prep/freeze/thaw dates added.

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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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notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Container of lemon juice and container of flour stored 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.

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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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; Strainer basket and food container lids stored on the floor. After cleaning and SANITIZING; EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS Shall be air-dried; and may not be cloth dried. Cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored: In a clean; dry location; Where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Return these items to 3-comp for cleaning.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 28, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 31, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. New establishment has 210 days from the date of the mobile food unit permit to obtain such certification.

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 4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices - Functionality (C) (E) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scaleEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices - Functionality (C) (E) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale; printed record; or digital readout in increments no greater than 1oC or 2oF in the intended range of use. Pf Operator had a candy thermometer not capable of checking temperatures less than 100F. PIC was encouraged to purchase a digital thermometer or metal stem thermometer capable of measured cold foods that are capable of measuring 41F or less.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source

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