1 - Inspection
May 19, 2026
Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11; Core; Crispy noodles on shelf in the back near the can wash/mop sink is uncovered; stored with employee clothing. This area is not appropriate for uncovered food. Move crispy noodles to a food area and keep them covered. Today; noodles were moved to the shelving unit above the bins of dry ingredients (sugar). Large plastic bin with cover should be purchased to store the crispy noodles.
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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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14(B) Several wiping cloths / wash cloths are stored in the front area for wiping surfaces. Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Add sanitizer buckets.
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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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.12 (A) Tong Handles are stored across the raw chicken inside the working top refrigerator. In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Today the tongs were cleaned and we discussed storing the tongs on the top of the plastic wrap cover. . . Scoop with handle is needed for scooping the cooked rice. If a bowl is used; it can only be used once and then must be cleaned and sanitized.
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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) Rectangular cutting board is in bad condition with black cuts. Circle cutting board has dark areas; black cuts in an upper circle area. Discard cutting board if it cannot be effectively cleaned. Sand; scrub or refinish the circle cutting board to remove the dark area. Replace the cutting boards if the dark cuts cannot be removed. 4-101.18 Nonstick Coatings; Use Limitation (C) Rice Warmer in the front area is in bad condition with cuts and deteriorated non-stick finish. Plastic bowl is used to scoop rice; but harsh cleaning tool is used. Replace the damaged rice warmer insert and use gentle cleaning tool to protect the non-stick finish.
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
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) General cleaning needed including moving the microwave and tray stored opposite the hood. Clean the door to the walk-in cooler. Clean the 3-compartment sink.
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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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency (C) Light Switches in the kitchen and toilet room are heavily soiled. Clean the walls. Maintain physical facilities clean.
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, May 19, 2026 · Original Source