Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Smoothie U

Name: Smoothie U
Address: 2600 Founder Dr, Wake County, NC

2600 Founder Dr

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98.5

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 21, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11(C)-(D) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils - Frequency - P If used with TCS foodCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11(C)-(D) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils - Frequency - P If used with TCS food; EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. -Observation: establishment is open from 8am to 8pm and wash; rinse; and sanitize blenders’ cups only one (1) time a day. Yogurt; spinach; and protein powder are added in blenders. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Person in Charge (PIC) voluntarily placed all blenders containers in dishwasher.

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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notedCode 2-303.11 Except for a plain ring such as a wedding bandEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11 Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band; while preparing FOOD; FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. -Observation: food employee was preparing bowl while wearing watch and bracelet. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with the Person in Charge (PIC).

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 13, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Staff not wearing hair restraints during production tasks. CDI: Staffing placed hair restraints on as corrective action. 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) Use head coveringsEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Staff not wearing hair restraints during production tasks. CDI: Staffing placed hair restraints on as corrective action. 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) 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.

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notedCode Observation: The interior section of the acai dispenser uncleanCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The interior section of the acai dispenser unclean; Plastic carts used for moving food peeling plastic/unclean. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) (C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 13, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 30, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode Observation: Staff wearing watchesEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Staff wearing watches; wrist bands. 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C) Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring; such as a wedding band; is allowed. Observation: Staff with facial hair not wearing beard restraints during production tasks. 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C) 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

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The mops are not hung up to air dry after use in the kitchen. Ensure that mops are hung up to air dry after use. 6-501.16 Drying Mops (C) Store mops for air drying after use.

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, Sep 30, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection