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The Oval

1910 Entrepreneur Dr

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

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 28, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; Few small drain flies observed in dish room area. Premises shall be maintained free of pests. Please treat drains or other harborage areas.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

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

1 - Inspection

Nov 5, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Two gaskets split and in need of replacement on two reach-in cooler units near left breakfast serving station.

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 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dustCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Food debris build-up inside gasket crevasses and floor basins of reach-in units.

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, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 16, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C): Build-up observed inside soda nozzles. Drink dispensing nozzles shall be clean. CDI: Soda nozzles removed to be cleaned during inspection. If item is soiled again on next inspection; repeat points will be taken.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Two gaskets split and in need of replacement on two reach-in cooler units.

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 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dustCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Food debris build-up inside gasket crevasses on reach-in units.

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, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 16, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C): Build-up observed inside soda nozzles. Drink dispensing nozzles shall be clean. CDI: Nozzles replaced during 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
notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Dust build-up on ceilings around air-vents. Physical facility shall be frequently cleaned. CDI: Service order placed during 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 26, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; Two food items holding below 135F or above (see above chart). TCS foods shall be maintained hot at 135F or above. CDI: Food items reheated to 165F and resumed hot-holding. Half points taken at this time; continuation of hot-holding violations will result in full points taken.

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
majorCode 3-501.19Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19; Priority Foundation; Facility is utilizing a 4-hour time hold for their serving line during their breakfast; lunch; and dinner services. Logs need to be updated to reflect the time/temperatures food items are placed on the 4-hour hold. CDI: Logs filled today; and training will continue on time-holding procedures as new staff acclimate.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; Few flies observed in kitchen area. Premises shall be maintained free of pests.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Dust build-up on ceilings inside dish area. Facility shall be frequently 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 10, 2024

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Tater tots are 124F under the heat lamp. Keep all TCS food at or above 135F when held hot. The tater tots were voluntarily 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 temperature
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; Quinoa is 39F to 48F in the flashpoint line refrigeration unit. Pesto is 47F and salsa is 43F in the gravity prep refrigeration unit. Keep all TCS food at or below 41F. The top container of the quinoa were removed from the above refrigeration unit. The pesto and salsa was placed on ice.

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
criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Feta cheese is dated March 27th. Keep all TCS food for up to 7 days once opened or prepared at 41F or below then discard. The feta cheese was voluntarily 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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 10, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels at the hand sink in the men's restroom. Hand sinks shall be supplied with individual paper towels. Paper towels were replenished once REHS spoke to PIC. ; 5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Trash can is blocking access to the hand sink in the dish room. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. The trash can was moved. ; 5-202.12; Core; Water temperature at the hand sink in the flash point section is 92F. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100oF through a mixing valve or combination faucet. A work order was placed for this hand sink.

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.

More about handwashing problems
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; Liquid eggs are 42-43F in the refrigeration unit. Keep all TCS food at or below 41F. The eggs were voluntarily 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 temperature

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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