1 - Inspection
Jun 5, 2026
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
10 recorded violations
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector’s notes
3-403.11(C); Priority; Reheating; Pulled pork first reheat from commercially processed on its way to buffet; stopped and measured at 99F. READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD that has been commercially processed and PACKAGED in a FOOD PROCESSING PLANT that is inspected by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY that has jurisdiction over the plant; shall be heated to a temperature of at least 57C (135F) when being reheated for hot holding. CDI- Product returned to oven to finish reheating to at least 135F.
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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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Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
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3-501.19; Priority Foundation; Written Methods not in place for cold TCS foods held on Time as Public Health Control (TPHC) at breakfast buffet and milk caraffes at coffee bar. Tracking not in place and written methods incomplete for the hot-hold foods. PIC stated breakfast bar is only open for about 3 hours. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) before cooking; or for READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) that is displayed or held for sale or service: WRITTEN PROCEDURES shall be prepared in advance; maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify Methods of compliance with Food Code. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: the food shall have an initial temperature of 5 C (41 F) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control; or 57 C (135 F) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; The food shall be MARKED or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Food in unmarked containers or packages; or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be DISCARDED. CDI- Temperatures taken and foods off-temperature voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection. Written Methods template provided to PIC.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods
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3-603.11; Priority Foundation; Menu Consumer Advisory is missing the Disclosure part of the statement; and asterisk missing next to foods that need to be tied to the Consumer Advisory (eggs). If an 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 DISCLOSURE and REMINDER. A DISCLOSURE shall include 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. A REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS; POULTRY; seafood; shellfish; or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness. VR-VERIFICATION REQUIRED. Update the menu Consumer Advisory to include the Disclosure part of the Statement and add asterisk next to the items that require it (poached eggs). Text picture of menu correction to your REHS Joanne Rutkofske at 919-623-0459 within 10 days for verification. Example- *Consumer Advisory- This item is served raw or undercooked; or contains (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats; poultry; seafood; shellfish; or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
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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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Labeling missing on bucket of sanitizer. Another green bucket labeled as detergent (soapy water) being used for sanitizer. 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 corrected during inspection.
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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.
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Food properly labeled: original container
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3-302.12; Core; Labeling missing on a few spices and squeeze bottles of food ingredients. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. Add labeling to these items. [REPEAT]
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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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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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3-304.14; Core; Sanitizer concentration too low in sanitizer bucket; measured at 0ppm DDBSA. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the required concentration (272-700ppm DDBSA). CDI- Sanitizer remade and tested during inspection.
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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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In-use utensils: properly stored
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3-304.12; Core; Two ice scoops stored directly on top of ice machine on soiled surface. During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing; FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD; or In a clean/dry; protected location; or In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135F and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified in Food Code (every 4 hours). CDI- Scoops returned for cleaning during inspection.
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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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
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4-202.11; Priority Foundation; A couple spatulas stored as clean with food contact surface pitted and cracked. Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: SMOOTH; Free of breaks; open seams; cracks; chips; inclusions; pits; and similar imperfections. CDI- Damaged spatulas voluntarily discarded during inspection by PIC. 4-501.12; Core; Cutting boards at both prep units observed with soiled cut lines. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED; or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Resurface or replace the boards.
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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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5-501.110; Core; Large piles of bagged trash outside on the ground. Insufficient capacity for trash. REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Get the trash removed as soon as possible. Recommend obtaining more small dumpsters that will fit in the allyway. [REPEAT] 5-501.16; Core; kitchen handwashing sink lacking a trash can. If disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories; a waste receptacle shall be located at each lavatory. Ensure each handwashing station has a trash can; that is not so large as to block access to the sink. CDI- Trash can added during inspection. [REPEAT] 5-501.114; Core; One of the small dumpsters lacking drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Contact trash service provider to have the missing drain plug replaced.
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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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6-501.12; Core; Residue accumulation along floors under and between pieces of equipment. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas and clean thoroughly.
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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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 5, 2026 · Original Source