1 - Inspection
Sep 4, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
Official wording
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector’s notes
2-102.12 (A); Core;Food protection manager was not available during the inspection. The PIC 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. At least one manager shall be available during all hours of operation. List of testing sites sent to manager. Link to the testing sites can be found at https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4
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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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Observed shredded beef and shredded pork and queso holding below 135F. TCS foods shall be held at 135F or greater. Items reheated above 165F.
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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Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
3-501.18; Priority; Observed tupperware container of queso with prep date 8/20/26. No date marking roasted tomatoes and bowl of refried beans...Food shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination; except time that the product is frozen; P (2) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (3) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified. Items discarded.
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.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.12; Core; Observed ice scoop handle touching ice inside ice machine. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing; food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not Potentially hazardous food (Time/temperature for food safety food ) with their handles above the top of the food within containers.
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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Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Observed several knives and a meat mallet stored inside container under food prep sink with food debris and onion skins. Cleaned and sanitized equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean; dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
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
4-501.12; Core; Observed scored blue and brown cutting boards stored clean on drying racks. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized; or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
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 4, 2026 · Original Source