1 - Inspection
Jul 2, 2026
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
9 recorded violations
Official wording
PIC Present; demonstrates knowledge; & performs duties
Inspector’s notes
2-103.11 The Person in Charge (PIC) shall ensure that: (B) PERSONS unnecessary to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation; FOOD storage; or WAREWASHING areas. Pf -Observation: kids were in the pizza cooking area. Make sure persons unnecessary to the operation stays in office or in customers area. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Person in Charge (PIC) voluntarily left with kids.
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.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector’s notes
2-301.14 When to wash - P Food employees shall wash hands immediately before engaging in food prep or working with clean utensils and: (G) When switching between working with raw FOOD and working with READY-TO-EAT FOOD; -Observation: food employee grabbed raw chicken with gloves and placed in grilled. After that; removed gloves; wore new gloves without washing hands and grabbed bread to make sandwiches. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): food employee voluntarily removed gloves and washed hands. 2-301.14 When to wash - P Food employees shall wash hands immediately before engaging in food prep or working with clean utensils and: (E) After handling soiled EQUIPMENT or UTENSILS; (P) -Observation: food employee turned off soiled faucet without any type of barrier after hand washing and it was going to finish to prepare sandwich to customer. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): food employee voluntarily remove-washed hands.
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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Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
5-205.11(A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf -Observation: hand washing sink near mop sink was blocked by two mop cart and buckets. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Person in Charge (PIC) voluntarily removed mop carts to unblock hand washing sink.
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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112 A temperature measuring device sensor shall be located in a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. -Observation: several coolers didn’t have an air thermometer in the warmest part of the cooler. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (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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Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306. -Observation: sugar and salt were being stored in giant container that is not approved as food contact surface container. Make sure to store food only in containers that is approved for food-contact. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring; such as a wedding band; is allowed. -Observation: food employee was cooking while wearing bracelets. Make sure to remove bracelets or any jewelry in arms when cooking food that goes to the customer. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC). 2-402.11 Effectiveness-Hair Restraints Except counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods; hostesses; and wait staff; FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. -Observation: food employee was cooking food without any type of hair restraints. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
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.
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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-502.11 Utensils shall be maintained in good repair. -Observation: several spatulas had handle melted and it can no longer be considered cleanable. Make sure to keep spatulas and utensils in good repair. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC). 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment; Spacing or Sealing. (A) EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is: (3) SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls; if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. -Observation: hand wash sink in prep dough area and 3 comp sink had caulk coming out. Make sure to re-caulk sink on the wall. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with 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
REPEAT 4-601.11 (C) Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris. -Observation: reach-in cooler had food debris and accumulation in gaskets. Make sure to review all coolers and clean as often as necessary to avoid accumulation. Including shelving throughout facility. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with 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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Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned
Inspector’s notes
5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. -Observation: female restroom didn’t have a trash can with lid. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with 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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source