1 - Inspection
Jul 28, 2026
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
7 recorded violations
Official wording
Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use
Inspector’s notes
2-401.11; Core; Employee beverage and open food stored above stored food on dry goods rack in kitchen. An EMPLOYEE shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment; utensils; and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection can not result. A food employee may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of: The employee’s hands; The container; and exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Recommend use of drinking container designed with lid and straw to keep employee hands away from mouth surfaces. CDI- Employee beverage and food moved during inspection.
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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Food properly labeled: original container
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12; Core; Labeling missing on spices and squeeze bottles of food ingredients. 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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.12; Core; Cutting board at prep unit observed with soiled cut lines. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED; or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Resurface or replace the board. 4-501.11; Core; In ice machine; one of the baffle fasteners are missing. Ice machine lid is damaged; with a hole through to insulation on the inner side. Floor plating at entrance to walk-in cooler is not sealed down; that can allow water a debris to get up under the plating. Inner corner of walk-in cooler floor plating appears to be worn away and with debris. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers specifications. Repair/Replace these items.
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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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Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; In the walk-in cooler; dust accumulation along wall and sticky residue accumulation on the wire racks. Sticky residue accumulation also along the dry storage racks. Some dark char/residue accumulation along side of fryer. 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 gooey 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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Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned
Inspector’s notes
6-501.18; Core; In mens restroom; urinal with residue accumulation down under/front. PLUMBING FIXTURES such as HANDWASHING SINKS; toilets; and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency to this area 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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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.16; Core; Kitchen Handwashing sink lacking a trash can. If disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories; a waste receptacle shall be located at each lavatory. Ensure each handwashing station has a trash can; that is not so large as to block access to the sink.
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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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Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-501.110; Core; Employee coat and bags stored on dry goods rack with dry goods. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of EMPLOYEE clothing and other possessions. CDI- Employee items moved to dedicated storage space for employee items.
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.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source