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The Rican Lab (Wcid #940)

Name: The Rican Lab (Wcid #940)
Address: 160 Sommerville Park Rd, Wake County, NC

160 Sommerville Park Rd

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 24, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-101.11 SafeContamination

Official wording

Food in good condition; safe & unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

3-101.11 Safe; Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) (Pf) There was a small zip lock bag of whole potatoes that were stating to rot. There was brown liquid in the zip lock bag of potatoes. All food must be in good condition. CDI... The potatoes were placed in the trash can.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 4-601.11 (B) and (C) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Clean the shelves in the mobile food unit. Clean physical facilities at a frequency necessary to remove debris.

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, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 19, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-903.11(A)(C) There was a box of gloves stored on the floor. Store single-use and single-service articles in a cleanEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A)(C) There was a box of gloves stored on the floor. Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.

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, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 1, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-903.11(A)(C) Single Service items were stored with the food contact portion facing up. Store single-service items in a manner to prevent contamination.Store single-use and single-service articles in a cleanEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A)(C) Single Service items were stored with the food contact portion facing up. Store single-service items in a manner to prevent contamination.Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.

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, Jul 1, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 21, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) - Noted handwashing sink blocked by igloo cooler and several single service to-go items. Ensure all handwashing sink are accessible at all times. CDI- Items relocated.

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.

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf)- Noted label on working spray bottle of sanitizer beginning to fade off. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers clearly. CDI- item relabeled.

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

minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C) - Noted a few personal jackets draped over bulk ingredients and single service items. Store personal items in a separate location from retail items to avoid the risk of contamination.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 30, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; Noted label missing on a bulk container of sugar. Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta; working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.

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 30, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 11, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Label missing for working spray bottle of chemicals. 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- items relabeled during inspection. ; 7-204.11 ; Priority; No chlorine sanitizer available during time of inspection. Sanitizing solution must be maintained between between 50-200 ppm and made available for use. CDI- Education provided. Instructed PIC to have sanitizer solution prepared and made ready for use.

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, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source