Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Planet Smoothie

Name: Planet Smoothie
Address: 2808 Rogers Rd, Wake County, NC

2808 Rogers Rd

Last inspected Jul 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98.5

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 2, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The person in charge is not a certified food protection manager. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Ensure the person that is left in charge is a certified food protection manager. CDI- A list of ANSI approved CFPM classes is available at wake.gov/food.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 3-302.15Other

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

3-302.15; Core; A few mangos in container in the tall reach-in cooler ready-to-use with SKU stickers still remaining. When asked; PIC stated that these fruits have already been washed. Except for whole; raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption; raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil; stickers and other contaminants before being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. Ensure stickers are removed during the washing process.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Clean utensils found stored in a container that had collected debris above the 3-compartment sink. Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a clean; dry location. Clean the container holding utensils more frequently.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 4, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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; One container of oat milk in the top section of the fruit station cooler temped between 44F-45F. TCS foods being held cold shall be maintained at 41F or below. CDI - Discussed various methods of keeping milk at proper temperature and PIC decided to keep in lower portion of prep 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 6-202.13Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-202.13; Core; Bug light mounted on wall stored above dunnage rack holding bananas. Insect control devices shall be installed so that dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment; utensils; and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Relocate bug light to an area that does not pose a risk of contamination or relocate food away from insect control device.

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

notedCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Found unprotected stacks of disposable cups with mouth-contact portion exposed to potential contamination- overstocked in holder. Single-service and single-use articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. Do not overstock the disposable cups. If more cups are needed; keep plastic sleeves on stacks of cups so that the mouth-contact portion is protected.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 18, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The person in charge is not a certified food protection manager. The person in charge shall be certified as a food protection manager through an accredited program. CDI-The managers are certified food protection managers.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 4-601.11(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); Core; The outside of the non-fat powdered milk container needs wiping down; the inside of the cabinet under the water reservoir for the scoops needs cleaning out; and the filter at the ice machine has a buildup of dust. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be frequently cleaned to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris. Clean these items/areas more frequently.

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 5-501.111Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; Core; One of the lids has broken off of the recycling dumpster. Dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair. Have your landlord contact your waste management company for a replacement.

In plain English

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 issues

notedCode 6-403.11 (A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11 (A);Core; An employee's container of food was stored on shelving above packaged food in the double door cooler. Employee food/drinks shall be located so that food; equipment; linens; single service/use items are protected from contamination. CDI - Employee's food was moved to the bottom shelf. 6-305.11 Designation; Core; An employee's phone was stored on the ice machine. Employee's shall have a designated area or locker for the orderly storage of their belongings. CDI- Phone was relocated to employee storage area.

In plain English

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 issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 23, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; Ladles are stored in water that temps at 40F in the top section of the prep cooler. Utensils may only be stored in stagnant water that temps at 135F or above and the container is frequently cleaned. CDI- Utensils moved from water.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A container of Fabuloso was not labeled. Working containers of cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be labeled with the common name of the material. CDI- Container was labeled.; Corrected During Inspection

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 5-501.111Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; Core; The garbage dumpster has a crack on the backside that has a steady drip causing liquid to stain the dumpster pad. Dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair. Have your landlord contact your waste management company for a replacement.

In plain English

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 issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 23, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; The hazelnut squeeze bottle is not labeled. Containers storing food/food ingredients shall be identified with the common name of the food. Label these containers.

In plain English

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode 2-303.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11; Core; An employee was wearing a bracelets and rings. Food employees shall only wear a plain ring such as a plain wedding band when engaged in food prep. Ensure employees are not wearing jewelry other than plain rings.

In plain English

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

minorCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; The sample spoons are stored with their handles in all directions. Single service/use articles shall be stored in their original protective packaging or in a manner that prevents them from becoming contaminated until used. Ensure spoons are stored with their handles in the same direction.