1 - Inspection
Jul 14, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
10 recorded violations
Official wording
PIC Present; demonstrates knowledge; & performs duties
Inspector’s notes
2-102.11 - Demonstration Pf The person in charge (PIC) shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention; application of HACCP principles; and the requirements of this code by having no Priority violations during the current inspection; being a certified food protection manager; or by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. - Observed no assigned PIC who is a certified food protection manager; and priority violations were found during the current inspection. Corrected during inspection (CDI) provided the operation with the ServSafe food protection manager course and exam on www.servsafe.com.
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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Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector’s notes
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. A list of ANSI approved CFPM classes is available at wake.gov/food. - No certified food protection manager present during the current inspection. CDI see line1
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 eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
2-401.11 (B) Employee Beverages - C Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands; the container; food; clean equipment; utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. - Observed 1 employee's beverage cup with no cover. CDI - the beverage cup is covered.
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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Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Inspector’s notes
3-501.19(A) Time as a public health control (TPHC) -written procedures Pf If TPHC is used written procedures shall be prepared in advance; maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request that specify the methods of compliance with TPHC and Cooling requirements. - Observed cooked chicken wings left outside temperature control with a time mark of 2 pm (within 1 hour of starting); but no written procedure available to review when using time as a public health control. CDI - the TPHC form is signed and kept on file. First observation no point at this time.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector’s notes
4-302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. Pf - Observed no thin-probe food thermometer available during the current inspection. Verification due by 7/24/26.
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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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. - Observed 1 food employee with a stone ring and the other with a wristwatch. Educational provided.
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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Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A) and (C) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single Use Articles-Storin (D) 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 6 inches above the floor. And (C)(A) shall be kept in the original protective PACKAGE or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. - Observed coffee filter stored without protection. CDI - coffee filter restored in a closed container.
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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Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s notes
4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf - The operation uses Clorox chlorine mix when cleaning the dishes at the 3-compartment sink. No chlorine test strip was available during the current inspection. Verification due by 7/24/26
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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
5-205.13 Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device (Pf). A device such as a water treatment device or backflow preventer shall be scheduled for inspection and service; in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and as necessary to prevent device failure based on local water conditions; and records demonstrating inspection and service shall be maintained by the PIC. Pf - Observed water filter connected to the tea maker: Observed that the last service date of the water filter is not available for review during the current inspection; and unable to determine when it was last changed or serviced. Verification due by 7/24/26
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster; outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. - Observed dumpster top lid open; also a pile of old wood pallets that need to be picked up. The food handler stated that the old wooden object is already scheduled for pickup tomorrow.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source