1 - Inspection
Apr 6, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting
Inspector’s notes
2-201.11 (A); (B); (C); and (E); Priority; Poster available; However; signed copies of policy not available onsite today. (A) The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission; including providing necessary additional information; such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness; or of a diagnosis without symptoms; if the food employee or conditional employee: (1) Has any of the following symptoms: (a) Vomiting;P (b) Diarrhea;P (c) Jaundice;P (d) Sore throat with fever;P or (e) A lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is: (i) On the hands or wrists; unless an impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a SINGLE-USE glove is worn over the impermeable cover. Employee health policy shall be onsite and readily available for review by inspector. Maria.powell@wake.gov Policy sent to manager. All employees signed during inspection.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed black residue inside spray nozzle hanging above blender rinse sink. Observed a buildup of food debris inside food prep sink. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- items washed 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.
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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-202.15; Core; Observed a few ceiling tiles missing near office; that will allow for rodents/pest to easily enter the building. Outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors; walls; and ceilings; (2) Closed; tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid; self-closing; tight-fitting doors. Replace ceiling tiles that are missing.
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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) The following items are damaged and shall be repaired; replaced; or removed: Food prep sink is tiled and a long screw is exposed and not properly affixed inside the wall. Cold top door is broken/ unhinged. Reach in cooler at smoothie station has standing water inside; rusty storage shelves throughout . Walk in freezer is not in working order. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Repair items listed. ***REPEAT VIOLATION***
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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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) The following areas are soiled and shall be cleaned: flip top prep units (underneath lid; behind lid along back interior panel; cold top vents). Shelf in soiled under blender rinse station. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
5-202.13; Priority; Observed faucet hoses for soapy water and sanitizer dispensers submerged in water. To avoid backsiphonage an air gap is required. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture equipment; or non food equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). Hoses removed. Zip tie hose at least one inch above the rim of the sink basin.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11 Core; Observed cracks in floor tiles inside kitchen. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
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, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source