1 - Inspection
Mar 20, 2026
Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale
8 recorded violations
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Many plastic pans stored as clean with sticker residue remaining. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- Stored pans returned for additional cleaning and PIC educated on requirement. Look into stickers that remove more cleanly; or how to improve cleaning methods. [REPEAT] 4-501.114; Priority; Sanitizer concentration too low at the 3-comp sink sanitizer dispenser; measured at 0-50ppm quat. A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation shall meet the criteria specified in Food Code; and shall be used in accordance with the EPA-registered label use instructions. Maintain quat sanitizer at least 200-400ppm. CDI- Ecolab called for service. 3-comp not in use yet; will await dispenser adjustment.
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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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Labeling missing on bucket of sanitizer. 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. Add labeling before use. [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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Food properly labeled: original container
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12; Core; Labeling missing on container of spice and squeeze bottle of oil in oven area. 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. Add labeling to these items.
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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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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14; Core; Sanitizer concentration too low in sanitizer bucket in the oven area; measured at 0ppm quat. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the required concentration (50-200ppm chlorine; 200-400 quat). Adjust the sanitizer concentration higher and use sanitizer test kit to verify correct concentration reached. CDI- Sanitizer returned to dish room and emptied.
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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Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Several plastic pans 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.
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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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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Residue/debris accumulation on low pan shelving and low cold-hold unit door tracks throughout. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas. 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Ice machine with some black microbial film buildup along ice baffle; not currently in direct contact with ice below. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas.
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; The spray hose at the 3-comp sink hangs down very low into the sink. The spray hose at the dish machine intake does the same. The curly metal support may have been installed backwards. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the PLUMBING FIXTURE; EQUIPMENT; or nonFOOD EQUIPMENT shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 25 mm (1 inch). VR-VERIFICATION REQUIRED. Repair/replace hose so that spray head when hanging freely is at least 1-inch higher that the level of the front rim of the sink. Complete repairs within 72 hours (3 days) and text picture of the completed repair to your REHS Joanne Rutkofske at 919-623-0459 for verification correction complete.
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; Caulk has black microbial growth down into the caulk around the 3-comp sink and around the dish machine intake area. One light out in meat walk-in cooler. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Recaulk these areas so smooth and cleanable. Replace the burnt out light.
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, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source