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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

The Creative Cup

113 N Arendell Ave

Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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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

Apr 28, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11; Core; Observed employee drinks being stored with and overtop of syrups and retail food items.- A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if it is handled to prevent the contamination of food and equipment.

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 —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (F)- Noted ice scoopers stored in a container of standing water that was only reaching up 90 F. Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 15, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; No one at time of inspection had a hair restraint.- Food employee shall wear hair restraints such as hats or hairnets.- Please ensure food employees have hair restraints.

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)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A); Core; Observed food splash on clean dishes. Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash or other types of contamination.- Please invert dishes or find other methods to prevent splash.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 14, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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; Observed employee drinks being stored with and overtop of food.- A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if it is handled to prevent the contamination of food and equipment.

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
criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Packages of raw bacon and raw eggs observed being stored over containers of whipped cream and milk in the reach-in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage; preparation; holding and display from ready-to-eat foods. CDI- items rearranged.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; No one at time of inspection had a hair restraint.- Food employee shall wear hair restraints such as hats or hairnets.- Please ensure food employees have hair restraints.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 20, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 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; Debris observed in the bottom of the ice cream freezer. Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

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
criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Packages of raw bacon observed being stored over containers of whipped cream in the reach-in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage; preparation; holding and display from ready-to-eat foods. CDI- bacon was rearranged.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Eggs prepared on Saturday were observed without a date. Refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES; sold; or discarded when held at a temperature of 41F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CDI- known dates added.

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
majorCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle filled with sanitizer did not have a label present. 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. CDI- bottle was 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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 20, 2023 · Original Source

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