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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Nana Morrison's Soul Food

2052 Renaissance Park Pl

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 21, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-304.11; Priority; Observed thick ice buildup inside small freezer above uncovered food. Ice or water produced inside the cooler shall be considered contaminated. Food shall be protected from cross contamination- item removed.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Observed pan of fried chicken holding below 135F. TCS foods shall be held at 135F or greater. Items reheated above 165F.

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 3-501.13Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13 ; Priority Foundation; Observed raw chicken thawing inside food prep sink at room temperature. Potentially hazardous food (Time/temperature for food safety food ) shall be thawed: (A) Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41F or below B) Completely submerged under running water: (1) At a water temperature of 70F or below. Item placed under running water.

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 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; Observed a few flies 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. If issue persists; 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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; Observed bottle of quat solution hooked up to a system labeled as "sink and sanitizer". Only sink and sanitizer test strips are available. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Obtain test kit for Quat solution.

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, Jul 21, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 18, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Observed one pan of fried chicken holding below 135F. TCS foods shall be held at 135F or greater. Items reheated above 165F.

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 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Observed raw pork chops holding above 41F. Temperatures verified with facilities thermometer. TCS food shall be held at 41F or below. Pork chops fried; final cook 211F.

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; Observed purple and yellow spray chemicals held without labeling. 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- items labeled.

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; Priority Foundation; Observed turkey legs sitting at room temp in deep container and macaroni cooling inside food prep sink. When TCS foods cooling are below 135F theshold; items shall be placed in a rapid cooling method. 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 walk in for rapid cooling.

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

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.

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, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 14, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

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; At the beginning of inspection; Observed fried chicken; baked chicken; raw turkey wings sitting on the counter at room temperature. Diligent prep is required for TCS foods. Observed raw chicken and cucumber tomato salad 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; At the beginning of inspection; observed spray bottle of scrubbing bubbles stored on prep table next to uncovered fried chicken. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles by: (A) Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and (B) Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles- all items placed in designated area.

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; Priority Foundation;Observed banana pudding and housemde sweet potato pies cooling inside tightly covered contaners/ saran wrap. Observed recenlty prepared macaroni salad; potato salad; and cole slaw cooling inside working cold top station; while doors are held 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. Covers removed; items moved to walk in cooler for rapid cooling.

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

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. 3-304.14; Core; Observed quat sanitizer residual 0PPM in bucket. Quat sanitizer shall register 200-400PPM. Solution replaced.

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 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-101.19; Core; Dunnage racks in walk-in cooler top shelf found lined with cardboard delivery boxes . Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash; spillage; or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant; nonabsorbent; and smooth material. Do not line shelving with cardboard.

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, May 14, 2025 · Original Source

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