1 - Inspection
Jul 28, 2026
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Raw chorizo was stored above ready to eat salsa in the reach in cooler. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separation; Packaging & Segregation; Raw animal food and Ready to Eat - P FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination (except when frozen in original commercial packaging) by separating raw animal FOODS during storage; preparation; holding; and display from READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH; or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables; and unwashed produce. CDI: Chorizo was moved and placed below all ready to eat foods.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Ice scoop holder has microbial growth build up. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P) CDI: Ice scoop holder was removed and washed; rinsed; and sanitized.
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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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Proper cooling time & temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Queso dip was prepared on 7/27/26 and was holding at 48F at 3pm on 7/28/26. The queso dip was placed in a very large and deep container to cool in the walk in cooler. Over 24 hours later the queso had not reached 41F. 3-501.14(A) Cooked TCS FOOD shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 135F to 41F or less within a total of 6 hours. P CDI: Queso was discarded.
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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Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Salsa in the reach in cooler was prepared on 7/19/26 and was still in use. This item had pasted its seven day hold time. 3-501.18 A FOOD requiring date marking shall be discarded if it exceeds seven days (except time that it is frozen); is not labeled; or is marked with a date that exceeds seven days. P CDI: Salsa was discarded.
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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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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Queso was placed in large deep container to cool. It was still not down to 41F after being in the walk in cooler over 24 hours. Queso should have been placed in smaller; more shallow portions to cool with in the correct time period. 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) CDI: Queso was discarded.
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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Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Emplyee who was preparing food was not using an effective hair restraint. 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C)
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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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source