1 - Inspection
Jul 24, 2026
Official score: 91.5 · Understand this area’s scale
11 recorded violations
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Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
3-302.11; Priority; Observed raw shell eggs stored above RTE ramekins of jam and pickled onions inside reach in. 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. 3-304.11; Priority; Observed heavy presence of boiled eggs inside container of goat cheese; this is likely due to a lack of glove changing. Observed a slice of apple stored directly on reach in cooler shelving covered in food splash. Food shall only contact surfaces of: Equipment and utensils that are cleaned. Keep food protected in food grade containers for storage. Do not store exterior surfaces on containers in contact with uncovered food. Items discarded. 3-304.15 (A); Priority; Observed team members cracking raw shell eggs with gloves hands; then changing tasks to handle RTE foods. Observed only one hand wash during inspection. If used; single use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with raw ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food; used for no other purpose; and discarded when damaged or soiled; or when interruptions occur in the operation. Manager provided training.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; At the beginning of inspection; observed soiled food prep sink. Observed grease and food debris on several utensils; pans; spatulas stored as clean on drying racks. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- items washed during inspection.
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
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3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Observed smoked salmon; heavy cream and spring mix holding above 41F. 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.
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Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Observed open packages of brie and cream cheese without date marking. Observed mushroom soup and caramelized onions holding with incorrect month on the date sticker. 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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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s notes
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Observed boiled eggs; crepe batter; and chicken shawarma cooling inside deep containers or inside cold top station with doors propped open. Cooling shall be accomplished by: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans (2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions (3) Using rapid cooling equipment 1) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; or loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Items placed in tall reach in cooler.
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; Heavy presence of gnats all through kitchen; a few flies are active. 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. 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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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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3-304.14; Core; Observed wet and soiled wiping cloths on counters. Wet or soiled wiping cloths shall be submerged in a sanitizer solution in between uses.
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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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Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled
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3-304.12; Core; Observed utensils used to prepare TCS foods; stored in container of water temping 70F During pauses in food preparation or dispensing; food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: -In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain; if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; -a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135F or greater.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
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Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s notes
4-302.13; Priority Foundation;There is no thermometer or heat strips provided for the hot water sanitizing dish machine. In hot water mechanical ware washing operations; an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature- Obtain thermometer to measure sanitizing hot water temps. 4-302.14; Priority Foundation; Observed quat test strips available. However; observed chlorine sanitizer used for washing dishes at 3 comp sink . A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Obtain test kit.
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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
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Observed a buildup of food debris and splash interior and exterior of reach in units; shelving under food prep tables all throughout. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean 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.
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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 Core; Soiled floors in kitchen are contributing to the gnat issue. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
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, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source