1 - Inspection
Oct 16, 2026
Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale
6 recorded violations
Official Wording
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s Notes
5-205.11 The handwashing sink was blocked with a metal cart of the start of the inspection. There must be no storage in front of the handwahing sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf CDI... The cart was moved away from the handwashing sink.
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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Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s Notes
3-501.18 There were several packs of meat that had expired on 10/16 but were still in the display cases for sale. A FOOD requiring date marking shall be discarded if it exceeds seven days (except time that it is frozen); is not labeled; or is marked with a date that exceeds seven days. P CDI... The meat items were removed from the display cases and discarded by the manager.
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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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector’s Notes
4-203.11 Temperature Measuring Devices; Food - Accuracy (Pf) There was no metal stem thermometer in the meat market to take food temperatures. Provide a metal stem thermometer that can read temperatures that range from 0 to 200F. CDI.. A thermometer was obtained from the deli.
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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Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled
Inspector’s Notes
4-903.11 (A); (B); and (D) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C) Several knives that were cleaned were stored under a three ring binder. Clean dishes must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. Clean dishes must be stored where they are not exposed to splash; dust or other sources of contamination. CDI.. The knives were placed back at the three compartment sink to be washed again.
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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Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s Notes
4-903.11(A) and (C) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single Use Articles-Storing Several white meat trays in the sleeves were stored on the floor in front of the three compartment sink. (A)Except as specified in par. (D) of this section; cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS; laundered LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean; dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. (C) SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored as specified under par. (A) of this section and shall be kept in the original protective PACKAGE or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. CDI... The sleeves were placed on a NSF shelf.
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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Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s Notes
4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions; Testing Devices (Pf) There was no valid test kit with a color chart on hand at the time of the inspection. A test kit with a color chart is needed to test the strength of the sanitizer solution. CDI... Test strips were obtained from the deli.
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, Oct 16, 2026 · Original Source