1 - Inspection
Aug 7, 2026
Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
PIC Present; demonstrates knowledge; & performs duties
Inspector’s notes
2-102.11 - The 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. Pf - Observed the person in charge (PIC) is without a certificate of food protection manager; found priority item violations during the current inspection. Corrected during inspection (CDI) - provided PIC with the food protection manager course and exam information 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) The PIC must be a certified food protection manager. A list of ANSI approved CFPM classes is available at wake.gov/food. - No certified food protection manager on site during the current inspection.
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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Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting
Inspector’s notes
2-102.11 (C)(2); (3) and (17) Demonstration Pf The PIC shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention by: (2) Explaining the responsibility of the PIC for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by a FOOD EMPLOYEE who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease; (3) Describing the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through FOOD; (17) Explaining how the PIC and employees comply with reporting responsibilities and EXCLUSION or RESTRICTION requirements. - Observed no demonstration of knowledge of foodborne disease prevention in place. CDI: The employee reporting agreement format from the NC DHHS website was provided.
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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Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
6-301.12 Each handwash sink shall be provided with paper towels or an air drying device. Pf - Observed that all the hand sinks have no paper towels. CDI - paper towels provided.
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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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (E) Surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD shall be cleaned:(1) At any time when contamination may have occurred - Observed ice machine: the ice reflector panel has pink and brown stain accumulation. CDI - The ice reflector panel was cleaned.
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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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-202.12 POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be: (A) Used according to LAW and this Code; C Manufacturer's directions; and the conditions of certification. Quat sanitizer concentration effective range shall be within 150-400ppm and shall be no higher than 400 ppm. - Observed quat sanitizer with a concentration of higher than 400 ppm. CDI: The quat sanitizer was diluted to 200 ppm. 7-201.11 P - POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD; EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by:(B) Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS in an area that is not above FOOD; EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. - Observed a bottle of concentrated sanitizer liquid stored above the clean utensils inside a 3-compartment sink. CDI: The concentrated sanitizer liquid was stored away from clean utensils.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
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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 5-205.15 (B) Leak pipe etc. not imminent threat - Observed 3-comp sink faucet is leaking - Observed a water filter that is connected to the ice machine and soda machine with the last date of change/service in the year 2022. Verification to resolve the water filter service date due by 8/17/26
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 Covering Receptacles (C) 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters shall have drain plugs in place. - Observed dumpster door open and no drain plug. Discussed the matter with PIC.
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, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source