1 - Inspection
Apr 2, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
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Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
3-302.11; Priority; Observed raw tuna stored directly above uncovered container of cooked shrimp and commercially prepared pre-cooked fish stored below raw cuts of fish inside reach in coolers. Food shall be protected from cross contamination: Separate raw animal foods during storage; preparation; holding; and display from: raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or; or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables. Manager rearranged storage hierarchy.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed soiled pan lids and spatulas stored with dust and debris directly under prep sink pipe. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- items placed in 3 comp sink.
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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
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3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Observed a few different species of raw marinated fish and fish eggs stored on the counter in ice baths that did not cover the product in ice; items holding above 41F. TCS food shall be held at 41F or below. Items discarded.
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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 cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Observed sliced raw fish and tofu cooling inside tightly covered containers. Cooling shall be accomplished by: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans (2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions (3) Using rapid cooling equipment 1) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; or loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Covers removed.
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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Approved thawing methods used
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3-501.13 ; Priority Foundation; Observed several packages of raw fish thawing in standing water inside prep sink. Potentially hazardous food (Time/temperature for food safety food ) shall be thawed: (A) Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41F or below B) Completely submerged under running water: (1) At a water temperature of 70F or below. Item placed under running water.
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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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Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled
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4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Observed boxes of open saran wrap stored directly on the floor on the line. 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. 4-904.11 Core; Observed silverware stored in container with food contact surface exposed to dust and contamination. Knives; forks; and spoons that are not prewrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers .
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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
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4-205.10; Core; Observed ninja slushie/ frappe machine in facility today; this item is not listed NSF equivalent for commecial kitchens. Food equipment shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s intended use and certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited certification program.
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, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source