1 - Inspection
Aug 12, 2026
Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
2-401.11(A) Except when drinking from a closed beverage container; employees shall eat; drink; or use tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of food; clean equipment and utensils can not result. Employee mug was stored on make-line cutting board above food. CDI: Mug removed.
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 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P) Bowl of raw chicken was stored directly on-top of tomatoes within walk-in cooler. Raw chicken was being stored on vegetable wash prep sink. Multiple containers of food within walk-in cooler and make-line prep coolers were not covered during storage. Cross-contamination shall be prevented during storage by separating raw food from ready-to-eat foods and storing the food in packages; covered containers; or wrappings. CDI: Chicken was relocated within walk-in cooler and tomatoes were washed. Raw chicken was relocated from vegetable wash prep sink and sink will be cleaned and sanitized by employee after chicken preparation is complete. Lids added to food.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 (A) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (Pf) Metal containers; plastic containers; spoons; and tongs were soiled during storage. Equipment food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI: Items were sent to dish machine for further cleaning.
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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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Cabbage; chicken; chickpeas; yoghurt sauce; and cooked vegetables within right-most flip-top prep cooler were maintained above 41F during storage. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 41F or less when held cold. CDI: Cooler was adjusted down by PIC and food removed to cool in walk-in cooler. PIC stated he will call a technician to repair unit.
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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Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Bag of onions; box of potatoes; and crate of cilantro were stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and dry storage areas. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing food in a clean; dry location where it is not exposed to splash; dust; dirt; or other contamination and at least 6 inches above the floor. Store food at least 6 inches above floor.
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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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Gaskets; doors; and interior shelving of prep coolers and freezers were soiled with food debris. Exhaust vent panels were soiled with accumulations of food debris and grease. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean areas listed.
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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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Floors and walls throughout kitchen were soiled. Floors under equipment and within walk-in cooler were soiled. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Clean areas listed.
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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Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Employee phone and personal items were stored on prep area in back kitchen area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for storage of employee items. Store employee items in designated area.
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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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source