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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Magnolia Kitchen

113 N Wingate St

Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Magnolia Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 22, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 96.5” (official score 96.5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Sep 22, 2026 to Sep 22, 2026.
Has Magnolia Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 22, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

1 - Inspection

Sep 22, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Written policy was not available during the inspection. 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have a written vomit and diarrhea clean up plan that address the actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEESOther

Official Wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Written policy was not available during the inspection. 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have a written vomit and diarrhea clean up plan that address the actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES; consumers; FOOD; and surfaces. Pf CDI: Policy was emailed to PIC.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode Observation: Multiple cold hold foods on the salad bar were not being maintained at 41F or below. Examples: corn 49FFood temperature

Official Wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Multiple cold hold foods on the salad bar were not being maintained at 41F or below. Examples: corn 49F; fried chicken 47F; baked chicken 47F. 3-501.16 (A)(2) Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or less. P CDI: All items that were not being maintained at 41F or below were placed in the walk in cooler to cool.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode Observation: Tomatoes in the low boy cooler had a use by date of 9/11/26 and were still stored in the lowboy. Roast beef in the walk in cooler was prepared on 9/16 and was labeled with at displosal date of 9/26. Most ready to eat foods on ly have a 7 day limit. 3-501.17(A)(B)(D) Ready-to-eat TCS foodFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Tomatoes in the low boy cooler had a use by date of 9/11/26 and were still stored in the lowboy. Roast beef in the walk in cooler was prepared on 9/16 and was labeled with at displosal date of 9/26. Most ready to eat foods on ly have a 7 day limit. 3-501.17(A)(B)(D) Ready-to-eat TCS food; date marking - Pf Except for shellstock; refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; TCS FOOD prepared in house or opened from a commercial container (except deli salads; hard cheeses; cultured dairy; preserved fish; and cured/fermented meats) and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly identified using a date marking system to indicate the day by which the FOOD shall be served or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation or open date shall be counted as Day 1. 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P) CDI: Both items were 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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
majorCode Observation: Test strips were not available for the produce wash or sanitizer at the three comp sink. 4-302.14 Sanitizing SolutionsCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Test strips were not available for the produce wash or sanitizer at the three comp sink. 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions; Testing Devices (Pf)

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

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Debris is building up behind the warewash machine. Multiple utensil containers have food debris building up in them. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

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