1 - Inspection
Sep 25, 2026
Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
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Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
3-501.19(B); Priority - Potatoes and sausage patties on steam table were using time as a public health control but no time had been marked on their lids. If time as a public health control is used for TCS* foods for up to a maximum of 4 hours; the food shall be time marked for when it was prepared or opened from package and kept for no more than 4 hours. CDI by placing times on foods of when they were placed on time control.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Personal cleanliness
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2-402.11; Core - (REPEAT) A few employees had unrestrained hair (long pony tails and facial hair). Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings; nets; beard coverings; etc. that effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food and clean equipment and utensils. Instruct workers to don effective hair restraints.
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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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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3-304.14; Core - Some moist or soiled wiping cloths were on counter tops. In-use moist or soiled wiping cloths shall be kept in approved clean sanitizer between uses. Store moist/soiled in-use wiping cloths as stated above OR place in soiled laundry area.
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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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
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4-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) Black Diamond freezer had cardboard covering hole where handle had come off (cardboard not easy to clean). Food service equipment shall be kept in good repair. Seal hole in freezer (consider using food grade caulk that is smooth and easy to clean) or replace missing handle.
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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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Non-food contact surfaces clean
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4-601.11 (B) and (C); Core - (REPEAT) Observed soiled/greasy shelving; exteriors of food storage containers and their lids; and push carts. Equipment and utensil nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Increase cleaning frequency of equipment/surfaces above.
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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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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5-501.114; Core - (REPEAT) Both community dumpsters were missing drain plugs. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Contact property manager to have solid waste company replace drain plugs.
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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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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
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6-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) One ceiling light fixture was burned out above utensil washing area. Caulk was damaged between handsink and wall in back kitchen. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Replace burned out light fixtures; and seal/replace damaged caulk. 6-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) Kitchen ceiling vents were dusty. Physical facilities shall be kept clean. Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces above.
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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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Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
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6-202.11; Core - One ceiling light shield was missing. Light fixtures where food and clean equipment are exposed shall be effectively shielded. Replace missing light shield.
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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, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source