2 - Re-Inspection
Sep 30, 2026
Official score: 87 · Understand this area’s scale
11 recorded violations
Official wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector’s notes
2-102.12(A); Core; Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification recently 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.
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.
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Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14; Core; Kitchen handwashing station lacking a handwashing sign. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. CDI- Handwashing signs provided for posting.
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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Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
3-302.11; Priority: Raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken in walk-in cooler. FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented; raw meats in order of final cook temperature; and cooked foods and produce above raw meats. CDI- Shell eggs moved during inspection. [REPEAT] 3-302.11; Core; In reach-in freezer; a couple trays of prepared foods stored under wire shelving without covers. FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD in packages; covered containers; or wrappings (If cooling; loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from above contamination). Covers added during inspection. [REPEAT]
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
3-501.18; Priority; Disposition: Date-marking missing on cooked wontons in the walk-in cooler. When asked; PIC saide these were made Monday. 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. 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 cook/prep date added during inspection. [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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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; Core; Live roaches observed in kitchen by the cook line. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Contact pest control service to increase pest control measures. [REPEAT] 6-501.111; Core; Live rodents observed by shared dumpster that is surounded by litter and lacking a drain plug; which creates convenient food and nesting source. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Contact pest control service to increase pest control measures to premises. [REPEAT] 6-501.112; Core; Multiple dead roaches all over wall in kitchen. Dead or trapped birds; insects; rodents; and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation; decomposition; or the attraction of pests. Change out glue traps as needed and increase cleaning to facility. [REPEAT]
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14; Core; Damp wiping cloth left out on prep counter; with no sanitizer bucket made up to return them to. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the required concentration (50-200ppm chlorine; or 200-400ppm quat). Prepare bucket of sanitizer at the beginning of shift so you have a place for the wiping clothes to go. [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.
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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11; Core; Walk-in cooler door seal is torn. Walk-in cooler metal flooring plates are not sealed down and are torn in multiple spots down the middle of cooler. All the wire racks in the walk-in cooler are peeling and rusting. A few wire racks in dry storage side hall also peeling and rusting. Door handle inserts on the low cooler at the cook line are broken with half of each insert missing. 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. Replace the walk-in cooler torn metal flooring sheets and fully secure. Replace the walk-in cooler door seal. Replace the rusted racks. Replace the door handle inserts. [REPEAT] 4-202.16; Core; Many many soda racks are being used as shelving for dry goods (ex.- bags of flour; single-service containers) in the large carpeted side room. These may be used temporarily for a large order; but not for long-term storage space as they lack cleanability and can't easily get underneath to clean. Floors underneath visibly soiled from long-term use. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges; projections; and crevices; and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Replace all the soda crates with proper storage racks; and for heavy items; dunnage racks. [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.
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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Residue accumulation on high shelves at cook line where unwrapped single-service containers are sitting. Racks and equipment piping throughout with dust/residue accumulation. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas and clean thoroughly. [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.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.11; Core; The grease receptacle is sitting on dirt. An outdoor storage surface for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be SMOOTH; durable; and sloped to drain. Move the grease receptacle further out away from the tree to allow access for cleaning; to ensure it is sitting on the concrete pad; and clear out the access soil accumulation from the concrete pad. [REPEAT] 5-501.115; Core: A lot of loose litter and some leaf litter/soil accumulation on ground around the dumpster and throughout parking lot. A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Premises shall be maintained free of litter. Work with landlord to increase cleaning frequency to this area. [REPEAT] 5-501.114; Core; In outside shared dumpster area; dumpster lacking drain plug. Rat hole and live rodents observed in this area. The open dumpster hole and litter allows easy access of rodents to food source. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Contact trash service provider to have the missing drain plug replaced. [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.
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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12; Core; Residue/dust accumulation along walls; ceiling light fixtures; floors under and around shelving and cook equipment; under racks in walk-in cooler; and on wall light switches throughout. Heavy residue accumulation in floor drain by cook line. Grease accumulation along walls and floors. A lot of dead cockroaches observed along wall in the kitchen. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas and clean thoroughly. [REPEAT] 6-501.11; Core; The grout between floor tiles worn down in a few places; with loose floor tile. Multiple ceiling lights are not working. Some of the ceiling paint is peeling off. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Floors; floor coverings; walls; wall coverings; and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are SMOOTH and EASILY CLEANABLE. Repair the floors and ceilings so smooth and cleanable. Repair/replace the lights. [REPEAT] 6-501.16; Core; Mop stored at service sink sitting emptied bucket; with no mop rack available. After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies. Hang mops to dry after use; floppy mop head side down; so draining into service sink drain. Install mop rack that can accommodate the mop types in use. [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.
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Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11; Core; Lighting dim in dry storage hall with ceiling lights not working. Lighting also too dim in dish room area where more lights not working. Maintain lighting to at least 10 foot candles (brightness) in food storage areas and at least 20 foot candles brightness in warewashing area (3-comp sink area). Increase lighting in these areas. [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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source