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Kwench Juice Cafe - Wake Forest

Name: Kwench Juice Cafe - Wake Forest
Address: 3624 Rogers Rd, Wake County, NC

3624 Rogers Rd

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 20, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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; The person in charge is not a certified food protection manager. 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. Ensure the person that is left in charge is a certified food protection manager. CDI- A list of ANSI approved CFPM classes is available at wake.gov/food.

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 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Cut watermelon was missing a date label- cubed pieces were found in the prep cooler and half melon was found in the tall reach-in cooler. Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food shall be discarded if it is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day and once it exceeds its date for time/temperature safety (7 days from preparation or opening if held at 41F or below). CDI- Cubed melon was voluntarily discarded. Date was known when half melon was cut and PIC was allowed to place a date label on product.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

notedCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Chemical spray bottle was stored on a prep table in the back area. Poisonous/Toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service articles. CDI- Chemical was relocated. 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; One spray bottle of fabuloso was missing an indentifying label. Working containers of toxic/poisonous chemicals taken from bulk shall be labeled with the common name of the chemical. CDI- Bottle was labeled.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 3-302.15Other

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

3-302.15; Core; Whole avocados found in wire baskets ready-to-use with SKU stickers still remaining. In prep cooler; cut avocado found with sticker still remaining. When asked; PIC stated that these fruits and vegetables are already washed. Except for whole; raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption; raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil; stickers and other contaminants before being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. Ensure stickers are removed during the washing process.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 19, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; One sanitizer bucket observed with a concentration of 0ppm quat. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizing solution at the proper concentration (200-400ppm for quaternary ammonium). CDI- Bucket was replenished with sanitizer at the correct concentration.

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 problems

notedCode 3-302.15Other

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

3-302.15; Core; A few whole avocados and apples found in wire baskets ready-to-use with SKU stickers still remaining. When asked; PIC stated that these fruits and vegetables are already washed. Except for whole; raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption; raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil; stickers and other contaminants before being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. Ensure stickers are removed during the washing process.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; PIC does not have test strips available for the quat sanitizer that is used for warewashing and buckets. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. VR- Once obtained; send a photo of test strips to Cristofer LeClair at (919-306-6554) with sanitation rating card or manager certification included in photo by November 26; 2025.

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 problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 28, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11(A)(4)Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11(A)(4); Core; A few containers of food in the freezer found stored uncovered. Food shall be protected by storing the food in packages; covered containers; or wrappings. Keep lids on containers of food.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Chemical spray bottle of Fabuloso found stored on work surface beside prep unit and blender. Poisonous/Toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service articles. CDI- Chemical was relocated. 7-202.12; Priority; Found a spray bottle of "Home Front household insect control" in establishment with label stating "For residential use only". Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to manufacturer's use directions included in labeling; and; for a pesticide; manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food establishment. CDI- Insect killer was voluntarily removed from the facility.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 4-501.19Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.19; Priority Foundation; An employee was washing utensils in wash solution that temped at 81F. The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment shall be maintained at not less than 110F or the temperature specified on the cleaning agent manufacturer's label instructions. CDI- New wash solution was made and hot water measured above 110F.

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 problems

notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; A deep clean is needed on the floor at the front makeline; under wire shelving and behind equipment; to remove the accumulated food residue. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency to the floors at the front make line.

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 problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 2, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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; The person in charge is not certified as a food protection manager. PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. One of the other manager/owner is a certified food protection manager.

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 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; The spray bottle of Fabuloso was not labeled. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers that are taken from bulk supplies. CDI- Spray bottle was labeled. **Points not increased due to purchase of a label maker since last inspection.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; Employee engaged in cutting fruit was not wearing a hair restraint. Use head coverings; beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food; equipment; and utensils. Ensure employees wear hair restraints when engaged in food preparation.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 5-501.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.11; Core; The recycling dumpster is missing its drain plug. Dumpsters with drains shall have drain plugs in place. Send a request by email or text to your landlord to have drain plug replaced by your waste management company.

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 issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 2, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 4, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of Fabuloso was not labeled. Working containers of poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be labeled with the common name of the material. CDI- Spray bottle was labeled.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; The floor drain under the 3 compartment sink needs cleaning. The physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Clean the floors; walls and ceilings on a frequent basis.

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 problems

minorCode 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; An employee's drink was stored on a shelf above the establishment's food. Employee food/drinks shall be stored in a manner that prevents the contamination of the restaurant's food and supplies. CDI- Drink was moved to the bottom shelf.

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 issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 4, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 7, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; A box of lids was stored on the floor. Single service/use articles shall be stored at least six inches above the floor. CDI- Box was put on shelving.

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

minorCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; The sprayer head at the 3 compartment sink needs cleaning due to brown residue on the outside and in the rim. Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent the recontamination of equipment and utensils. Clean the sprayer head.

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 problems

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; The floor drain under the 3 compartment sink needs cleaning. The physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Clean the floors; walls and ceilings on a frequent basis.

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 problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 7, 2023 · Original Source