1 - Inspection
Aug 11, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
3-302.11; Priority; Observed uncovered raw sausage links stored above raw bacon in walk in cooler. . Food shall be protected from cross contamination: Separate raw animal foods during storage; preparation; holding; and display from: raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or; or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables. Manager rearranged storage hierarchy.
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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
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed significant improvement with food contact cleaning. Observed black residue inside spray nozzle above prep sink Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- item washed.
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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 date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
3-501.18; Priority; Observed open package of turkey with a prep date 7/30/26. Observed diced sausage/ fried chicken and cooked onions holding with a prep date 8/3/26...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. 3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Observed unopened package of deli meat date marked for 15 days. Date marking is not required until the package is open. Once the package is opened it may be held no longer than 7 days including the day that the product is opened. Observed no date marking for open packages of feta; roast beef and ham. No date marks for house-made green salsa; cut tomatoes; cooked edemame. Ready to eat ; Potentially hazardous food (Time/temperature for food safety food )prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises; sold; or discarded; based on the temperature and time combinations specified below. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. All items dated.
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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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Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods
Inspector’s notes
3-603.11; Priority Foundation; Partially cooked ahi tuna steaks are not listed under a consumer advisory on the menu. Item is rare in the center. Disclosure shall include: (1) A description of the animal-derived foods; such as oysters on the half shell (raw oysters raw-egg Caesar salad; and hamburgers (can be cooked to order); or (2) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked; or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. (3) Consuming raw or undercooked meats; poultry; seafood; shellfish; or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; especially if you have certain medical conditions. Pf Email or send a picture of new template to inspector before printing for finalizing updates. maria.powell@wake.gov Menu is missing asterisks for items that may be served raw or under cooked i.e. burgers; steak. Place an asterisk next to each animal food that can be ordered undercooked. Disclosure statement is missing from the menu. Asterisked items may contain raw or undercooked ingredients. An example of a disclosure statement: * Asterisked items may contain raw or undercooked ingredients.
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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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; Core; A few gnats active in facility. The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. The presence of insects; rodents; and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods; if pests are found; such as trapping devices and (D) Eliminating harborage conditions. If issue persists; Call pest control.
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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11; Core; Observed food contact surface finish worn chipping on several baking pans stored next to oven. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements. Replace equipment.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source