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Sip And Shop Cafe

17 N Main St

Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 97.5

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Feb 10, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-301.11(B) Employee pulling apart cooked chicken with her bare hands. Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensilsEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed

Inspector’s notes

3-301.11(B) Employee pulling apart cooked chicken with her bare hands. Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils; single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P CDI- Chicken was discarded and education given to staff.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 3-603.11 (B)(1) The consumer advisory on the menu for the eggs is missing the disclosure. Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as rawFood temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

3-603.11 (B)(1) The consumer advisory on the menu for the eggs is missing the disclosure. Consumer Advisory Disclosures shall indicate that the animal-derived food is or can be served raw or undercooked by using words and phrases such as raw; undercooked; cooked to order; etc.; or by asterisking to a footnote per 3-603.11 (B)(2). -Pf CDI- Right now the facility is not serving any undercooked animal foods. No point deduction

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 2-402.11 One food handler was not wearing a hair restraint. Use head coveringsEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 One food handler was not wearing a hair restraint. Use head coverings; beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food; equipment; and utensils.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 4-903.11 (A) Serving utensils on the lowest under counter shelves needs inverting. Store cleaned equipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A) Serving utensils on the lowest under counter shelves needs inverting. Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI- The utensils were at least 6 inches off the floor; but dust and debris may settle on the food contact surfaces.

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 issues
minorCode 6-202.14 One of the restroom doors is not self closing. Hinge needs repair. Toilet RoomsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-202.14 One of the restroom doors is not self closing. Hinge needs repair. Toilet Rooms; Enclosed; must have self closing doors.(C) No point deduction.

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 problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 26, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P); Raw scallops stored over RTE foods and raw meats stored with raw veggies inside refrigerators. CDI: Establishment is not allowed to have raw proteins and raw items were removed.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -PfFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf; Some foods prepped previous day not date marked. CDI: PIC dated items.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toastersCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters; mixers; microwaves; water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Establishment is using griddles and instapot that is not ANSI approved. Other equipment could not be verified and PIC is going to email specs to inspector.

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 problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source

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