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Take 5 Cafe

4025 Centregreen Way

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 6, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Observed raw beef kafta stored directly above RTE feta and fresh mozzarella inside reach in. 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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criticalCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed sticker residue on pans stored as clean on drying racks. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- items placed in 3 comp sink. 4-501.114; Priority; Observed chlorine residual 0PPM at dish machine after running the unit cycle several times. Chlorine shall register 50-200PPM when tested. Manager will call for service on unit. Manager agreed to use 3 comp sink for sanitizing unit machine is repaired. Owner contacted Ecolab. EHS will return to verify that sanitizer is restored. 4-602.11; Core; Observed black residue on white panel inside ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers; clean equipment at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Empty ice and detail clean machine. Manager agreed to empty ice and detail clean machine.

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 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Observed incorrect date marking for deli turkey. According to the PIC; the was sliced and frozen on 7/27/26; however item was thawed on 8/4/26. Observed team member date marking cooked chicken with a preparation date 8/6/26; this items was cooked and cooled on days prior. Ready to eat ; Potentially hazardous food (Time/temperature for food safety food )prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises; sold; or discarded; based on the temperature and time combinations specified below. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Owner agreed to start placing frozen and pull dates on TCS with a similar process. Items correctly dated.

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.

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notedCode 3-501.19Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19; Priority Foundation; Observed sleeve of raw shell eggs sitting at room temperature during breakfast. Written procedures shall be prepared in advance; maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request. ; If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (1) The food shall have an initial temperature of 5 C (41 F) or less; or 7 C (45 F) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control; or 57 C (135 F) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; P (2) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control- item voluntarily discarded. Time holding document emailed to PIC. If eggs will be held at room temp time stamps are required.

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notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Observed uncovered hash brown inside walk in freezer. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food : (1) In a clean; dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Cover foods held in storage.

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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majorCode 4-501.110Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.110; Priority Foundation; Observed maximum temperature during cycle; inside dish machine 111-113F on thermometer disc. Thermometer built in to the dish machine reads 103-106F for the wash temperature. After running the unit several times. The temperature of the wash solution in spray-type warewashers that use chemicals to SANITIZE may not be less than 49 C (120 F). EHS will return to verify dish machine reaches 120F.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 12, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core;Food protection manager was not available during the inspection. The PIC shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. At least one manager shall be available during all hours of operation. List of testing sites sent to manager. Link to the testing sites can be found at https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4

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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criticalCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; At the beginning of inspection; observed dried food debris inside food dicer attached to food prep sink. Observed sticker residue on several pans stored as clean on drying racks. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- items placed in 3 comp sink. 4-501.114; Priority; Observed chlorine residual 0PPM at dish machine after running the unit cycle 5 times. Chlorine shall register 50-200PPM when tested. Manager will call for service on unit. Manager agreed to use 3 comp sink for sanitizing unit machine is repaired. 4-602.11; Core; Observed pick residue on white panel inside ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers; clean equipment at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Empty ice and detail clean machine. Manager agreed to empty ice and detail clean machine.

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 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Observed tuna salad holding with date 1/5/25. Food shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination; except time that the product is frozen; P (2) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (3) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified. Item discarded. 3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Observed incorrect date marking for chicken shwarma cooked an cooled on days prior (facility is closed on weekends). Observed item holding with a preparation date 1/12/25. Ready to eat ; Potentially hazardous food (Time/temperature for food safety food )prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises; sold; or discarded; based on the temperature and time combinations specified below. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Item correctly dated.

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.

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notedCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Observed quat sanitizer residual less than 100PPM in bucket. Quat sanitizer shall register 200-400PPM.

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 4-202.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-202.11; Priority Foundation; Observed several spatulas damaged spatulas with chipping plastic. A) Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be: (1) Smooth; Pf (2) Free of breaks; open seams; cracks; chips; inclusions; pits; and similar imperfections. Items discarded.

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 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Observed a buildup of food splash inside cabinets under soda dispenser. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean equipment.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 28, 2025

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-201.11 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting

Inspector’s notes

2-201.11 (A); (B); (C); and (E); Priority; Policy unavailable onsite today. (A) The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission; including providing necessary additional information; such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness; or of a diagnosis without symptoms; if the food employee or conditional employee: (1) Has any of the following symptoms: (a) Vomiting;P (b) Diarrhea;P (c) Jaundice;P (d) Sore throat with fever;P or (e) A lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is: (i) On the hands or wrists; unless an impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a SINGLE-USE glove is worn over the impermeable cover. Employee health policy shall be onsite and readily available for review by inspector. Maria.powell@wake.gov Policy sent to manager.

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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notedCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Noted improvement on storage order violations. Observed one pan of repacakged raw meat stored inside walk in freezer above bread. 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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notedCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Observed cheddar; provolone; pepper jack; cut lettuce holding above 41F. TCS food shall be held at 41F or below. Items discarded. TCS foods shall be held at 41F or below

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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notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Observed no date marking open cartons of milk; heavy cream; garlic and oil. Observed pan of veggie burger prepared on 5/20/25.Food shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination; except time that the product is frozen; P (2) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (3) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified. Item discarded.

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.

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notedCode 28 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

28 7-201.11; Priority; Observed spray chemical stored next to single use to-go bowls. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles by: (A) Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and (B) Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles- all items placed in designated area. 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Observed no label on bleach spray under dish machine. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material- items labeled.

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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majorCode 4-501.110Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.110; Priority Foundation; Observed maximum temperature during cycle; inside dish machine 106-114F. After running the unit several times. The temperature of the wash solution in spray-type warewashers that use chemicals to SANITIZE may not be less than 49 C (120 F). EHS will return to verify dish machine reaches 120F.

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
notedCode 6-501.110Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.110; Core; Observed personal food house-made vacuum sealed sausage comingling with repacked raw meat in walk in freezer. Separate employee food from consumer foods. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.Separate employee food from consumer foods. 6-501.114 Core; Observed cluttered shelving in kitchen and office. Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and (B) Litter. Remove any items that are not essential to daily operations.

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, May 28, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 23, 2025

Score 94

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Observed a carton of raw; unpasteurized eggs store above a container of bread in a lowboy cooler and observed packages of raw; ground meat stored on top of a container of raw lamb in the walk-in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Separating raw animal foods during storage; preparation; holding; and display from cooked and raw ready-to-eat foods. Food shall also be protected from cross contamination by separating types of raw animal foods such as beef; fish; lamb; poultry; etc. by arranging each food in equipment so that cross contamination between one type with another is prevented. CDI - Foods were moved and rearranged to prevent cross contamination. Arrange foods based on final cook temperature to avoid cross-contamination.

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notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (1); Priority; A container of cheese sticks were holding below 135F at the salad bar. TCS (time/temp control for safety) food in hot holding shall be maintained at 135F or above; see temperature table. CDI - Foods were in hot-holding for less than 4 hours; they were fried and reached a reheat temperature of 151F.

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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notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2); Priority; Several TCS foods in the pizza prep cooler were holding above 41F; see temperature table. TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded out-of-temperature foods; REHS recommended changing foods from temp holding to time holding for this cooler. Emailed TPHC outline to PIC to fill.

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 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; A container of chopped; cooked turkey was marked with a prep date of 1/14/2025. TCS; ready-to-eat foods either prepared at the establishment or opened from a container/package from a processing plant shall be discarded if it exceeds the time/temperature combination specified in the NC Food Code (7 days at 41F; with date of prep/opening being counted as day 1). CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of turkey.

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 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Observed a bucket of sanitizer stored beside a basket of packaged cookies and food plastic wrapping. Poisonous/toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate of food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service/use items by: separating the poisonous/toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; and locating the poisonous/toxic materials in an area not above the mentioned items. CDI - PIC relocated items to prevent contamination.

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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notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Observed a extensively damaged gasket on the drawer under the griddle. Equipment components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Replace damaged gasket before the next inspection.

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
majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority foundation; The multi-quat test strips have been water damaged and are unable to test the concentration of the available sanitizer. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Acquire new test strips for the multi-quat sanitizer; follow-up by 1/31/2025.

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, Jan 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 6, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11; Core; Employee drink was stored on cutting board near flat top. A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of exposed food and equipment. CDI: Drink was removed and cutting board was sent to be cleaned.

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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criticalCode 3-403.11Food temperature

Official wording

Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Inspector’s notes

3-403.11; Priority; Container of soup was 120F after two hours of reheating in salad station steam table. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be reheated to 165F within two hours. CDI: Soup was voluntarily discarded and new batch was reheated on grill flat top. EHS recommended reheating large batches of soup on flat top.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 12, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Back handwashing sink was used for dumping beverages and storing used dishes. Front handwashing sink was used for dumping ice. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI: Educational moment; dishes moved.

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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criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Portioned sliced ham and pastrami (02/05/2024) were maintained beyond 7 days. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be discarded within 7 days of preparation with day 1 beginning on the date of preparation. CDI: Food voluntarily discarded by PIC.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 28, 2023

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Cream cheese and butter in the display case was maintained above 41F. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI: Food sent to walk in cooler for cooling.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source

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