1 - Inspection
Apr 23, 2026
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
6-301.12; Priority Foundation; The paper towel dispenser behind the prep line has paper towels; but does not work. Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. A verification visit will be made on Friday; May 1; 2026 to ensure paper towels are available at this handwashing sink. One of the hand dryers in the men's bathroom does not work; but there are only two sinks and the other hand dryer works.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-201.11; Priority; A container of handwashing soap; several containers of fryer cleaner; and a container of heat activated equipment cleaner were stored above the rinse and sanitize compartments of the 3-compartment sink. Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service/use items. CDI- Chemicals were relocated to another area.
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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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; Core; A few flies were in the kitchen and dining area. The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Increase efforts to keep flies out of the establishment.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
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Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s notes
4-502.12; Core; The dairy dispenser spout was not cut on a diagonal. Bulk milk dispensing tubes shall be no more than one inch and cut on a diagonal. CDI- Tubing was cut at an angle. 4-903.11(A)(C); Core; A box of cups and a box of chicken nugget containers were stored on the floor of the storage room. Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI- Boxes were put on shelving. 4-903.11(C ); Core; A small stack of coffee filters were stored on the diary dispenser in the ordering area without being covered; another stack was uncovered on top of the ovens. Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. CDI- Lids were put on both containers.
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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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The counter cooler in the drivethru has tea splash on top of it and on the handle; and there is a slight amount of dust behind some of the monitors and wiring. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean these items more frequently. *Points not increased due to improvement in cleaning.
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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.114; Core; The recycling dumpster is missing its drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Contact your waste management company for a new plug.
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.
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Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-501.110; Core; An employee's phone was stored on a shelf above a food prep surface. Employees shall have a designated area or locker for the orderly storage of their belongings. CDI- Employee removed phone.
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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source