1 - Inspection
Jul 15, 2026
Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale
4 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P); Potentially hazardous food items (deli ham/turkey) in the display cooler were holding at 44-45F and cut lettuce/tomatoes at the bottom of the cooler was at 48F. Potentially hazardous food being held cold shall remain at 41F or below. CDI- Lettuce /tomatoes were taken to walk-in cooler. Deli meats were moved to bottom shelf able to maintain 41F or below. VR-EHS returning on 5/7 to ensure all food is holding at 41F or below in the display cooler.
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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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Tongs being used to handle raw beef/chicken being stored on oven handles between use exposed to cross contamination; CDI: Tongs were moved to clean location between use in food bin. 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils; Between-Use Storage (C) During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing; FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) In the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container; (B) In nonTCS FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD within containers that can be closed; such as bins of dry goods; (C) On a clean; sanitized surface; (E) In a clean; protected location if the UTENSILS; such as ice scoops; are used only with a nonTCS FOOD; or (F) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135F
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
Inspector’s notes
Observation: The cups on consumer self service display are not dispensed to prevent hand contact of the lip of the cup when retrieved from the stacked cups. 4-904.11 Kitchenware and Tableware - Preventing Contamination (C) (A)SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and cleaned and SANITIZED UTENSILS shall be handled; displayed; and dispensed so that contamination of FOOD- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented. (C) Except as specified under par. (B) of this section; SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES that are intended for FOOD- or lip-contact shall be furnished for CONSUMER self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an APPROVED dispenser.
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 issuesOfficial wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
Observation:Ceiling tiles in the dining room are water stained/poor repair. Observation: Floors areas throughout and under equipment unclean; accumulated with debris. Ventilation intake covers on ceiling in hallway unclean. Cove base tile has visible buildup. Increase cleaning frequency in these areas. **REPEAT** 6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Observation: Grout is missing form between tiles disallowing for elimination of debris buildup in floor. Regrouting is needed and modification of cleaning process to remove debris/food particles between tiles. 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) Floors; walls; and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.
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, Jul 15, 2026 · Original Source