Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Lorraine's Coffee House

Name: Lorraine's Coffee House
Address: 101 Timber Pointe Ln, Wake County, NC

101 Timber Pointe Ln

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 19, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11 Separation - Storage (P) There was an open box of Clorox cleaning steel wool pads that were stored above single-service items. Store all toxic materials in a manner to prevent contamination. CDI.. The pads were moved below the single-service items.

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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.

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notedCode 4-903.11(A) and (C) EquipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single Use Articles-Storing Single-Service items were stored below cleaning steel wool pads. Single-Service items must be stored away from all cleaning equipment. (A)Except as specified in par. (D) of this section; cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS; laundered LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean; dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. CDI... The steel wool pads were moved away from the single-service items.

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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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 27, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 The small blue cutting board had deep cuts on both sides of the board. Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf There was no test kit on hand to test the sanitizer solution for the chlorine sanitize machine. Chlorine sanitizer must be between 50 to 200 parts per million. CDI.. The manager on duty ordered the correct test strips.

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, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 11, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-203.11 Temperature Measuring DevicesEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-203.11 Temperature Measuring Devices; Food - Accuracy (Pf) - Noted food thermometer missing from the prep kitchen. Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit. CDI- Thermometer replaced during inspection

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

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 - Noted gaskets on the front end prep cooler are significantly torn. Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace torn gaskets.

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, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 17, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Found a few bags of grilled chicken and an open pack of hot dogs missing date marking labels in the prep cooler. Refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES; sold; or discarded when held at a temperature of 41F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day One. CDI- item labeled.; 3-501.18; Priority; Found a container of chili and a bag of grilled chicken held past the 7 day maximum limit. Also noted a few TCS items labeled with a prep and discard date. The discard date for noted items were longer than the allotted 7-day maximum hold time. Noted discard dated marked for 8 days as opposed to the 7-day limit. CDI- items discarded.

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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criticalCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 ; Priority; Noted Quaternary Ammonium Sanitizer solution reading above 400 ppm in the sanitizer buckets. Maintain Quaternary Ammonium Sanitizer solution between 200-400 ppm. CDI- EHS instructed PIC to remix during 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.

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minorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Noted excess ice blocking the condenser fan unit in the display case cooler. Have ice buildup removed from noted condenser fan unit.

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, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 18, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Found a container of chicken wings date marked and a zip block bag of sausage crumble dated for 1/10 in the prep cooler. Items may be held for no more than 7 days with the day of prep counting as day one. CDI- Items discarded

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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minorCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; Noted labels missing for squeeze bottles of sauces (mustard; ketchup; ranch dressing). Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta; working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source