1 - Inspection
Jul 7, 2026
Official score: 92 · Understand this area’s scale
9 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT 3-501.16 (A)(2) TCS food Cold holding P - TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or less. -Observation: precooked chicken wings in cold hold near fryer were 52F; 45F; and 46F. Cold hold unit lid was kept open at all times when Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) was inspecting facility even though there wasn’t customer in the facility. Person in Charge (PIC) explained they had a rush of customers and heat from the fryer warmed up the chicken. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): since it was stated by Person in Charge (PIC) that chicken was out of temperature for less than 1h; chicken was voluntarily placed in walk-in cooler.
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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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT 7-102.11 Common Name; Working Containers - 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. Pf -Observation: bucket with QUAT sanitizer didn’t have any type of identification. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Person in Charge (PIC) voluntarily wrote “SANITIZER” with permanent marker in bucket.
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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector’s notes
4-204.112 A temperature measuring device sensor shall be located in a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. -Observation: walk-in cooler didn’t have thermometer located in the warmest part of the cooler. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
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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Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring; such as a wedding band; is allowed. -Observation: food employee was wearing watch while handling food item. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
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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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation. (B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be: (1) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under § 4-501.114; -Observation: in-use cloth was submerged in bucket with QUAT Sanitizer at 0ppm concentration. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC). Person in Charge (PIC) voluntarily replaced with 200ppm QUAT Sanitizer.
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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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-202.11 Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be smooth; in good repair; free of sharp angles; and finished to have smooth seams and joints.Pf -Observation: two (2) fryer basked and one (1) fryer skimmer had metal coming off; that can fall on the food and become a solid hazard. -Corrected During Inspection (CDI): Person in Charge (PIC) voluntarily discarded fryer basket and skimmer. 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment; Spacing or Sealing. (A) EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is: (3) SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls; if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. -Observation: both hand wash sink; 3 comp sink; and food sink had caulk coming out. Make sure to re-caulk all sinks on the wall. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
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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Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s notes
REPEAT 4-501.14 Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment; utensils; raw food; etc. shall be cleaned before use; throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils; and at least every 24 hours if used. -Observation: dishwasher machine had accumulation in the top part and sides. Make sure to clean dishwasher to prevent recontamination of the clean dishes. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
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
REPEAT 4-602.13. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues (C). -Observation: interior areas of refrigerators; and gaskets; dry storage large containers (exteriors) accumulated with debris and accumulation. Create cleaning schedule and ensure items are cleaned as often as necessary to avoid accumulation.
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
REPEAT 6-501.11 Floors; walls; and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. -Observation: paper towels dispenser in hand wash sink was in bad repair; not working properly. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC). REPEAT 6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) -Observation: floor and wall behind fryers had grease accumulation. Make sure to clean as often as necessary to avoid accumulation. -Environmental Health Specialist (EHS) discussed the matter with Person in Charge (PIC).
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, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source