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Metro Diner #3002

6325-73 Falls Of Neuse Rd

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 9, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-603.11(A)Food temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

3-603.11(A); Priority Foundation; The dinner menu and promotional menu have hamburgers and steak tips that can be ordered at any temperature but there is not a consumer advisory statement on them. Animal FOOD such as beef; EGGS; FISH; lamb; milk; pork; POULTRY; or shellfish is served or sold raw; undercooked; or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens; either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD; the PERMIT HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a consumer advisory that includes a reminder statement and either an asterisk with a footnote or disclosure statement. CDI- An email was sent to the corporate office due to PIC not being able to amend menus at the local level.

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 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; A small container of flour was not labeled. Containers storing food/food ingredients that have been removed from their original packaging shall be labeled with the common name of the food. CDI- Package was labeled.

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 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11; Core; Containers of portioned homefries were sitting directly on top of each other. Food shall be protected from all sources of contamination. CDI- Aluminum foil was placed between containers.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 3-304.14 (B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 (B); Core; Cloths were stored in a sanitizer bucket that had less than an inch of sanitizer in the. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be completely submerged in sanitizer between uses and laundered daily. CDI- More sanitizer was added to the bucket.

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 4-601.11(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); Core; The green shelving storing dry goods; the brown cart; the bottoms of reach in coolers; and the insides of the standing oven. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris. Clean these items more frequently.

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 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 4, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; Gnats are swarming around the ice machine and mop bucket stored in this area due to pooled water. Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Keep area dry to prevent attraction of gnats.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 3-304.14(E)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(E); Core; The green sanitizer bucket near the salad cooler is being stored on the floor. Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food; equipment; and utensils. Ensure sanitizer buckets are not placed directly on the floor.

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 4-903.11(C )Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(C ); Core; Coffee filters at the beverage station are uncovered/unwrapped. 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- Coffee filters were put in a container with a lid.

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 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; The kettle is leaking from the handle on the faucet; the dish-drying hooks are rusting; the ceiling of the microwave is separating; one of the prep tables is being propped by an overturned container; and there are torn air curtains in the walk-in cooler. Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace/repair these items.

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 4-601.11(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); Core; The green shelving over the prep tables/sinks have a buildup of dust; the back of the monitor near the TPHC log has a buildup of dust; the insides of the standing oven and the regular oven need cleaning out. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris. Clean these items more frequently.

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 6-501.18Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18; Core; The underside of the urinal in the men's bathroom needs cleaning. Maintain handwashing sinks; toilets and urinals clean. Clean these items more frequently.

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 5-501.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.11; The lids are broken off of the garbage dumpster. Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Notify your landlord of dumpster needing replacing by text or email.

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 issues
notedCode 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; An employee beverage was stored on a prep table and another with the canned goods. Employees shall store their food and drinks in a manner that protects the restaurant's supplies; food and clean utensils from contamination. Create a space to store employee items away from items served to customers.

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 issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 14, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Pooled eggs (46F) and sausage (45F) in the egg cooler temped above 41F. TCS foods being held cold shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI- Inspector noted that containers in the bottom are below the fill line; PIC states this is in response to previous inspection. Foods will be used within 2 hours. *Points not increased due to efforts to keep foods safe and ambient air thermometer registering at 41F.

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 3-501.19 (A) (1)Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 (A) (1); Priority Foundation; Waffle mix is being held on time; but there is not a written procedure for it. Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance; maintained in the establishment; and made available for the Health Department upon request. CDI- A procedure was written and added to notebook prior to end of inspection.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 4-903.11(C )Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(C ); Core; Coffee filters at the beverage station are uncovered/unwrapped. 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. Keep coffee filters in their packaging or store in a container with a lid.

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 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; The chicken cooler is missing its handle; the dish-drying hooks are rusting; and there are torn air curtains in the walk-in cooler. Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace handle and torn air curtains.

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 4-601.11(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); Core; The bottoms of the prep/flip top coolers as well as the cooler at the serving line have food debris on them; the green storage racks needs wiping down; there is a slight buildup of dust on the fanguards on the evaporator in the walk-in cooler; there is oil running down the front portion of the inside of the hood; and there is a build up of dust on the white and black fans. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris. Clean these items more frequently.

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 5-502.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-502.11; Core; The drain plug is missing from the recycling dumpster. Dumpsters with drains are required to have a drain plug. Have your landlord contact your waste management company for a 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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 14, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 3, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Several metal food containers stored as clean observed with food residue present. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- Food containers were removed and taken to the warewashing area to be 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 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; French toast batter with egg found holding on ice near grill with internal temperatures as high as 56F. Sausage in omelette prep cooler found holding as high as 53F- it was determined that sausage was recently prepped and placed in prep cooler for service before it could cool to 41F. TCS food shall be cold held at 41F or below. CDI- French toast batter was voluntarily discarded and replaced with batter at the correct temperature. Ice was replenished in ice bath. Sausage was allowed to cool in rapid cooling equipment and was replaced with product at the correct temperature.

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 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Sanitizer was found stored in a green bucket with no labeling other than "cleaner" on the top portion of container. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. CDI- Labeling was added to bucket. No additional red sanitizer buckets were available.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Core; Several metal containers of pie veg found stacked and covered in the walk-in cooler and were holding at 120F-136F. When placed in cooling or cold-holding equipment; food containers in which food is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls and loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Manager stated that the facility typically uses ice baths to quickly foods but this was not observed today. CDI- Cooling methods were altered during the inspection and pie veg was cooling at the correct rate.

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 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Metal pans observed stacked while still wet at the clean dish rack. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Continue to work with employees to ensure containers are completely dry prior to stacking together.

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 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; Plumbing system under handwashing sink near the warewashing area has an active leak. A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Ensure this leak is repaired.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 5-502.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-502.11; Core; Shared outside dumpster has an accumulation of trash bags on the floor and the receptacle needs more frequent pickups. Refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. Contact property management to request more frequent pickups for the shared outside dumpster.

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 issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 25, 2024

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Baffle inside large ice machine has an accumulation of pink residue. Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil & residue. Clean the interior of this ice machine more frequently.; 4-501.114; Priority; Chlorine sanitizer concentration in mechanical dishwasher was dispensing at 0ppm even after several cycles. The approved concentration shall be 50-200ppm chlorine. Container of sanitizer concentrate was half full but no visible concentrate was pumping through the line. CDI- EcoLab visited during the inspection and was able to repair the dish machine. ; 4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Large whisk with food residue present; slicer that was not used today with food residue present; and a few metal food containers observed with food residue present. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- Utensils were taken to the warewashing area to be cleaned and sanitized during the inspection and employee was directed to clean and sanitize slicer.

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
criticalCode 3-501.14Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14; Priority; Two-third pans of grits in 3-door reach in cooler that were cooling overnight had an internal temperature between 45F-47F when temped. TCS foods shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F or less. CDI- Grits were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

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
majorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Grits that were cooled overnight were found in covered containers in the reach-in cooler. Cooling shall be accomplished by using rapid cooling equipment; stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; using containers that facilitate heat transfer; adding ice as an ingredient/using ice wands; placing the food in shallow pans; separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; or using other effective methods. Manager stated that the facility typically uses ice baths to quickly foods. CDI- Cooling methods reviewed with PIC and grits were voluntarily 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
minorCode 3-501.13Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13; Core; Observed already thawed fish in original ROP packaging in walk-in cooler and in chef base. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration. Educate employees to cut open packaging or completely remove fish from ROP environment before thawing.

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
minorCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Metal pans observed stacked while still wet at the clean dish rack. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Continue to work with employees to ensure containers are completely dry prior to stacking together.

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
minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; There is water and food residue accumulation in the prep coolers on the line. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean any areas that are building up soil; debris; and/or grease.

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
minorCode 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core; The lids of the shared recycling dumpster are broken and the sliding door has been removed. Waste receptacles shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment. Contact property manager to have this receptacle repaired or replaced.

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 issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 25, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 2, 2023

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; The guard inside of the large ice machine has residue buildup...Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil & residue. Clean this machine more frequently.

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
majorCode 3-501.19Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19; Priority Foundation; The written procedures for all of the product on TPHC aren't complete. Butter on top of the lowboy cooler at the server's station on was not time stamped...Written procedures shall be prepared in advance & maintained in the food establishment. TCS foods using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the food is removed from temperature control. CDI: Butter was time stamped. Complete the written procedures.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; A box of wrapped plasticware was sitting on the floor in the front. Trays were stored on top of the dusty/greasy oven...Single-service/use articles shall be stored by using means that afford protection from contamination until used. Relocate these items to clean areas.

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
minorCode 4-502.11(A) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-502.11(A) and (C); Core; Plastic containers are starting to crack and some of the metal containers have dents in the corners...Utensils shall be maintained in good repair or discarded...Replace any containers that are no longer easy to clean/damaged.

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
minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The dry storage shelves; the walk-in shelves; and the server lowboy cooler have light food residue buildup...Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean any areas building up soil; debris; and/or grease.

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
minorCode 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core; The lids of the recycling dumpster are broken and the sliding door has been removed...Waste receptacles shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment. Center replaced the trash dumpster but not the recycling. Tenants have been in contact with the service provider.

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 issues
minorCode 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; An employee beverage was stored on the counter above wrapped plasticware in the front. A plate of food was stored on the shelves near the walk-in coolers...Areas designated for employees to eat and drink shall be located to protect food and clean utensils from contamination. Create a space to store employee items away from items served to customers.

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 issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 2, 2023 · Original Source

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