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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Popovers Cafe

219 N Salem St

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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1 inspection

1 - Inspection

Mar 31, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C) Sanitizer solution stored on prep counter. Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths to prevent contamination of food; equipment; and utensils. PIC moved the sanitizer solution to the bottom shelf of the dry storage unit. ***CORRECTED DURING INPSECTION (CDI)***

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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notedCode 3-304.12 In-Use UtensilsEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 In-Use Utensils; Between-Use Storage (C) Several utensils were stored in soiled water held below 135F. Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. PIC changed out soiled water for clean water at 135F and changed out the utensils. ***CDI***

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

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