1 - Inspection
May 11, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
6 recorded violations
Official wording
No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed
Inspector’s notes
3-301.11; Priority Foundation; Observed team member place fried dumplings into clam shell container with bare hands. Food employees may not contact exposed; ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue; spatulas; tongs; single-use gloves; or dispensing equipment-Item discarded. manager provided training- team member washed hands and donned gloves.
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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Food separated & protected
Inspector’s notes
3-302.11; Priority; Seafood salad contiaining raw tuna was stored uncovered above RTE cheese inside reach in at sushi station. 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.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Team member began slicing a box of raw chicken; then changed tasks and left the sitting at room temperature holding above 41F. Observed tofu; white sauce; and ranch inside cold top station holding at 51F. Reach in holding at 41F. TCS food shall be held at 41F or below. Items discarded.
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 temperatureOfficial wording
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s notes
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Observed general tso chicken; cooked scallops; rice noodles. 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. Items placed in walk in.
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 temperatureOfficial wording
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-304.13; Core; Observed fried vegetables wrapped inside wiping cloth inside reach in cooler. Linens and napkins may not be used in contact with food unless they are used to line a container for the service of foods and the linens and napkins are replaced each time the container is refilled for a new customer. Item removed. Refrain from using paper towels; food grade deli paper may be used.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15; Core; Observed leak at mop sink. A plumbing system shall be: (A) Repaired according to law and (B) Maintained in good repair. Repair pipe.
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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 11, 2026 · Original Source