1 - Inspection
Sep 21, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
Official wording
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.12 In-Use Utensils; Between-Use Storage. During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing; FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (B) In non TCS FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD within containers that can be closed; such as bins of dry goods - Observed the flour scoop handle lying on the flour. CDI - Repositioned the scoop handle above the flour. Discussed the matter with PIC.
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.
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Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s notes
4-903.12 Do not store single-use and single-service articles in; or under sources of contamination. - Pick-up window area: stacks of cups stored inverted without a means to protect the mouthpiece of the cup from contamination. Discussed with the PIC storing cups in their original sleeves or using a cup dispenser to minimize hand contact
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.
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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) - Observed 1 hand sink with soap dispenser not functioning; poor repair. - Pick-up window: soda dispenser with cracked surfaces; not in good repair.
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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Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
6-301.11 Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid; powder; or bar soap. Pf - Observed that handwashing sink soap was unavailable due to the soap dispenser not functioning. Verify that the soap dispenser and soap are available at this hand sink by 10/1/26
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (E) Surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD shall be cleaned:(1) At any time when contamination may have occurred - Self-service area; soda dispenser: observed brown stain accumulation on the white rod(water spout pusher). Discussed the matter with the person in charge (PIC)
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
4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.(C) 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. (C) - Observed grime accumulation on the water spray head - Multiple biscuit baking trays with heavy black encrust on the backside of the trays. Discussed with PIC to revisit the cleaning schedule in this area.
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
6-501.11 PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. - Floor at the fryer/marination area: Observed a few spots with missing floor tiles that need to be regrouted. Discussed the matter with PIC.
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, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source