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El Sazon De Mi Tierra Nc (Wcid #1037)

4524 Old Wake Forest Rd

Last inspected Oct 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was El Sazon De Mi Tierra Nc (Wcid #1037) last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 2, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 90” (official score 90).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 8 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Apr 27, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026.
Has El Sazon De Mi Tierra Nc (Wcid #1037) ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 27, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 2, 2026

Score 90

Official score: 90 · Understand This Area’s Scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official Wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s Notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P)- Noted raw chicken stored above raw fish and a container of English muffins in the reach in cooler. Ensure raw animal products are stored below ready-to-eat food items to avoid cross contamination. Raw chicken shall be stored below raw fish due to the fact that fish has a lower final cook temp than chicken. CDI- Items rearranged.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P)- Noted sticky residue on containers stored as being clean above the 2 compartment sink. Ensure storage containers are clean to sight and touch.

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 problems
notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood 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 (P)- Noted mini containers of salsa verde and salsa rojo was reading between 55-57 F in the work top cooler. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- Top layer of mini containers were voluntarily discarded. Bottom layer of containers were iced down.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf)- Noted multiple TCS items (including containers of cooked rice; refried beans and cooked chicken tinga) were missing date marking labels inside the reach-in cooler unit. TCS foods held for more than 24 hours after prep/cooking or opening must be dated to indicate the day or date by which the product must be used or discarded and/or the date that the product was prepped/cooked. Items may be held for no more than 7 days with the day of prep counting as day one. CDI- items relabeled.

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 —Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf)- Working spray bottle of sanitizer solution missing label. Ensure all sanitizer solutions are labeled. CDI- item labeled during inspection

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 4-903.11(A)(B) and (D) EquipmentEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

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- Multiple large pots and pans were being stored outside near the back of the food truck unit. Store utensils; pots and pans in clean; dry location that prevents the exposure to cross contamination or the outside elements.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)- Noted an accumulation of grease build up along the deep fryer back splashes and the wire racks throughout the facility. Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dustCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)- Noted an accumulation of grease build up along the deep fryer back splashes and the wire racks throughout the facility. Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris.

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 problems
minorCode 6-501.114 Maintaining PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.114 Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)- Excess chairs; tables; tools; etc being stored outside near the back of the food truck operation. Remove all clutter and debris to prevent the attraction of rodents and other pests.

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 problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 27, 2026

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official Wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s Notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P)- Noted raw beef patties stored above ready-to-eat food items in the reach in cooler. Ensure raw animal products are stored below ready-to-eat food items to avoid cross contamination. CDI- Items rearranged.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P)- Noted refried beans and shredded chicken were temping below 135 F in the steam well unit. Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. CDI- Noted items reheated and placed back in hot holding. Temperature on steam well adjusted.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood 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 (P)- Overfilled container of salsa verde was reading between 44-45 F in the work top cooler. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- Container divided out and and placed in prep 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P)- Noted Sanitizer solution reading too strong. Maintain chlorine sanitizer solution between 50 -200 ppm. CDI- Chlorine sanitizer remixed during inspection. 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf)- Working spray bottle of sanitizer solution missing label. Ensure all sanitizer solutions are labeled.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode —Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s Notes

4-203.12 (B) - Ambient air thermometer missing for prep cooler. Ambient air and water thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 3F. CDI- Instructed PIC to place ambient air thermometer in prep unit. 4-302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)- No food thermometer available onsite. Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods. CDI- Thermometer provided during inspection.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-903.11(A)(C) Noted plastic lids and to-go containers being stored outside behind the food truck. Store single-use and single-service articles in a cleanEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11(A)(C) Noted plastic lids and to-go containers being stored outside behind the food truck. Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.

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.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

4-302.14 - No chlorine test strips available. Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. CDI- EHS provided test strips during inspection.

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 problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source

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