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Metlife 1 Juice Bar

101 Metlife Way

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 96.5

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 17, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Observed yogurt parfait; egg patties; sausage patties; bacon sandwich holding above 41F. Manager called for maintenance on two units. Display cooler ambient air temp 48F. Tall reach in ambinet air 46F. TCS food shall be held at 41F or below. Items 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

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Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Observed no date marking for sausage; eggs; breakfast sandwiches; pizzas ect...Food shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination; except time that the product is frozen; P (2) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (3) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified. Item 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
notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; Observed team member not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Observed employees in kitchen preparing food and handling food utensils without wearing hair restraints. Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles. Obtain hair restraints.

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Observed wet wiping cloth at espresso machine; not submerged in sanitizer solution. Wet or soiled wiping cloths shall be submerged in a sanitizer solution in between uses.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Observed thick dust inside filter of display case. NonFood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Filter removed for 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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;Food protection manager was not available during the inspection. The PIC 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. At least one manager shall be available during all hours of operation. List of testing sites sent to manager. Link to the testing sites can be found at https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4

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 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed encrusted food debris inside food prep sink basin. Residue present on spoon and ice scoop. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- item washed.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Observed thick dust inside filter of display case. NonFood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Filter removed for 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 28, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Milk in the front service continental milk reach in cooler was cold holding between 50-55F (SEE TEMPERATURE CHART). The food in the display case food reach in cooler was cold holding between 43-45F (SEE TEMPERATURE CHART). Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. PIC discarded all out of temperature food items.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-502.11 Good Repair and Calibration The ambient air thermometer on the front service continental milk reach in cooler is holding at 48F and on the display case food reach in cooler is holding at 43F. Maintain ambient air thermometers in good repair and accurate. PIC advised to replace or repair built in ambient air thermometers on the front service continental milk reach in cooler and the display case food reach in cooler.

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

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Display sliding door tracks and all refrigeration gaskets are soiled with food debris. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Items listed are to be cleaned.

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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notedCode 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) Wet damage and wetness conditions observed in coffee bean cabinet. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Items listed are to be repaired.

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, Feb 28, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 15, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Spinach was maintained beyond 7 days (2/6/2024). Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be discarded within 7 days of preparation. CDI: Spinach was voluntarily 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 15, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 5, 2023

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 5, 2023 · Original Source

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