1 - Inspection
Aug 28, 2026
Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Cloth towel left sitting in rear prep room handwashing sink during active prep. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI- Towel removed during inspection.
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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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11; Core; Ice machine with black microbial film buildup along ice baffle and side walls. Clean EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Increase cleaning frequency to these items and clean thoroughly.
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 date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
3-501.18; Priority; Disposition: In walk-in cooler Date-marking missing on opened container of oat milk and container of heavy cream. When asked; PIC found these items had been opened two days ago. Refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be date-marked. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1 (ex.-date the milk opened; date the meat/vegetable cooked). Add date mark to prepared TCS foods that will be held over to the next day. Prepared TCS food shall be discarded if it exceeds the temperature and time combination as specified in Food Code (up to 7 days when maintained at 41F and less). CDI- Product voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection.
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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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-202.12; Priority; Sanitizer concentration too high in sanitizer bucket; tested at 500+ppm quat. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be Used according to LAW; Food Code; and Manufacturer use directions included in labeling. Maintain quat sanitizer at 200-400ppm. CDI- Sanitizer diluted down during inspection. Recommend installing a regular sanitizer dispenser at the 3-comp instead of the wall pump. [REPEAT]
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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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; Core; Several flies observed in the kitchen; especially in the middle dish room. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Increase pest control measures.
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.
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Washing fruits & vegetables
Inspector’s notes
3-302.15; Core; Observed food handler taking whole raw onions out of original sak and cutting with no rinse-before-cutting step. When asked; PIC verified lemons for bar are also taken straight from cardboard delivery box and cut/peeled without a rinse step. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants BEFORE being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in READY-TO-EAT form. CDI- PIC educated food handler on requirement; and onions transferred to pan for rinsing.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; A few stacks of containers stored as clean observed stacked wet. Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and Covered or inverted. Allow pans to thoroughly air dry before stacking.
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.
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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11; Core; Wall corner guards in entrance hall to walk-in cooler are damaged; cracked apart. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Replace the wall corner guards. Recommend stainless steel corner guards for this hi-traffic area. 6-501.11; Core; One light out over the cook area. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Replace the light bulb. 6-501.11; Core; Caulk has pulled apart around the 3-comp sink. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Recaulk these areas so smooth and cleanable.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source