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211 E Franklin St

Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 22, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; The slicer last used on yesterday was observed with leftover cheese residue. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- slicer was cleaned.

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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notedCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) ;Time/temperature control for safety food Hot and cold holding; Priority; Cottonbell cheese (soft cheese) and Cana de Cabon (goat cheese) were holding above 41F in the grab-n-go display case. (A) Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when time is used as the public health control as specified under §3-501.19; and except as specified under (B) and in (C ) of this section; TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: (2) At 41F or less. CDI- Cottonbell cheese was voluntarily discarded and other cheeses were cooled down in the walk-in.

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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notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority;[Repeat] Olive of the Gods mixture that has been heat treated was made (6/9) 14 days ago and Pickled (heat treated) Mirepoix was made (3/14/26) 3 months ago was also observed being held beyond 7 days in the walk-in cooler. These items were noted during a risk factor study visit conducted on 6/4/26 as being out of date and the PIC was instructed to discard these food items. Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired; if it is not been labeled; or if the label is incorrect. CDI- both items voluntarily discarded by PIC.

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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notedCode 3-306.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-306.11; Priority; [Repeat] The sliding doors on the display cooler with opened packages of meats and cheeses are easily accessible to customers. Protect food on display using shields; packaging; or other effective means. CDI- education given and a latch was suggested to prevent access.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 22, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 23, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14; Priority; Employee observed donning gloves and preparing cheese without washing their hands first. Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and unwrapped single service and single use articles. CDI- education given and employee hands were washed.

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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notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Olive of the Gods mixture that has been heat treated was made 10 days ago and held beyond the allowed 7 day time hold. Pickled Mirepoix (made 3 weeks ago) was also observed being held beyond 7 days as well. Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired; if it is not been labeled; or if the label is incorrect. CDI- both items voluntarily discarded by PIC.

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
notedCode 3-306.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-306.11; Priority; The sliding doors on the display cheese/ meat cooler in the front is accessible to customers. Protect food on display using shields; packaging; or other effective means. CDI- education given and a latch was suggested to prevent access.

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
notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; An employee observed cutting cheese in the front prep area did not have their hair effectively restrained. Use head coverings; beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food; equipment; and utensils.

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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notedCode 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11; A few lights are out in the kitchen area. Provide required lighting intensity.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 16, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 22, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; No certified food protection manager is present. The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Several people are in the process of getting a certificate.

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 22, 2023 · Original Source

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