1 - Inspection
Jul 14, 2026
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; A food scoop stored as clean was observed with food residue around the scooping mechanism. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- scoop placed in three compartment sink for cleaning. All other equipment observed clean. No points taken.
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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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B); Priority; Ham and cut tomato were observed above 41F in makeline refrigeration (see temp chart). Ham was stacked too high in container to maintain proper temperature. TCS foods shall be held at 41F or below in refrigeration. CDI- excess ham was moved to walk-in cooler and cut tomato was voluntarily 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.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.12 (A); Core; Observed a food scoop laying inside macaroni container. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing; food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in TCS food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. CDI- scoop removed from macaroni and cheese.
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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source