1 - Inspection
Jun 18, 2026
Official score: 93 · Understand this area’s scale
10 recorded violations
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Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P) In the walk-in cooler; observed a container of raw ground beef stored above a ready-to eat spaghetti noodles. In the prep cooler; observed carton of raw shelled eggs stored above pre-cooked meatballs. Ensure raw animal products are stored below ready-to-eat food items to minimize the risk of cross contamination. CDI- items rearranged.
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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) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Several container lids had dried-on sticker labels and residue while stored as being clean. CDI: Placed in dish washing area for rewashing.
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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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; In the walk-in cooler; observed multiple items (See chart above) that were above 41 degrees F.- TCS foods that are being stored for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or less.- PIC able to adjust the temperature for unit during inspection. Noted ambient are dropped from 40 to 38 during time of inspection. Noted TCS item cooled down 1/2+ degrees by the end of 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.
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Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf) - Noted date marking labels were missing on pans of cooked chicken wings inside the walk - in cooler. Ensure TCS items are properly labeled with the date prepped or discarded when held longer than 24 hours. CDI- Items relabeled.
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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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Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf)- Noted written procedures missing for Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) items held on the buffet line. 3-501.19(A) Time as a public health control If time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of TCS FOOD before cooking; or for READY-TO-EAT TCS FOOD that is displayed or held for sale or service: (1) Written procedures shall be prepared in advance; maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request that specify: (a) Methods of compliance with Subparagraphs (B)(1)-(3) or C)(1)-(5) of this section; Pf and (b) Methods of compliance with sec. 3-501.14 (Cooling) for FOOD that is prepared; cooked; and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. CDI- EHS provided Dept template for TPHC during time of inspection.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds; Insects; Rodents and other Pests (C) - Observe multiple dead small insect behind the reach in cooler units. Removing Dead or Trapped Birds; Insects; Rodents and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds; insects; rodents; and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation; decomposition; or the attraction of pests.
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 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)- Need to replace the damaged gaskets on the walk-in cooler. 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) Noted large white cutting board is deeply scratched and discolored. Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively 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.
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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) - Detail cleaning needed along the storage racks; pizza oven conveyor rack and interior surfaces of the cooler units through out the prep kitchen. Also observed some sticky residue build up along the front walk-in cooler door surface. Create a master cleaning schedule for staff to adhere to. Increase frequency of deep cleaning throughout the facility.
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
5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)- Observed excess trash; ingredient container and debris surrounding the outside dumpster unit. Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Ensure outside dumpster area is maintained to avoid attracting pests.
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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
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C); Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning needed of floors and walls under/behind equipment. Discussed pulling equipment out (if they have wheels) in order to clean the hard-to reach floor spaces.
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, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source