1 - Inspection
Oct 13, 2026
Official score: 97.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale
5 recorded violations
Official Wording
Proper cooling time & temperatures
Inspector’s Notes
3-501.14; Priority; Bus tub of cooked rice (45F) in reach-in cooler that was cooked and cooled yesterday did not reach 41F or below within 6 hours. Cooked TCS food shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135F to 70F and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. See Item #33 for more information regarding cooling methods. CDI- Rice was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
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 temperatureOfficial Wording
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s Notes
3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Rice was found cooling in a deep; covered container in the reach-in cooler. Significant condensation was observed inside container and lid. Cooling shall be accomplished by using rapid cooling equipment; stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; using containers that facilitate heat transfer; adding ice as an ingredient/using ice wands; placing the food in shallow pans; separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; or using other effective methods. When placed in cooling or cold-holding equipment; food that is being cooled shall be arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer and loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. CDI- Cooling methods reviewed with PIC and rice was voluntarily discarded.
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 temperatureOfficial Wording
Washing fruits & vegetables
Inspector’s Notes
3-302.15; Core; Avocados in sushi area (this station only has a fish prep sink; not a produce sink); are in a container ready-to-use with SKU stickers still remaining. Except for whole; raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption; raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil; stickers and other contaminants before being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in ready-to- eat form. Ensure stickers are removed during the washing process.
In Plain English
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Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled
Inspector’s Notes
4-903.11(A)(B) and (D); Core; Mesh rice bags that have been cleaned are being stored in between shelving above the 3-compartment sink where contamination can occur. Cleaned equipment and utensils; laundered linens; and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. After cleaning; and properly drying; store these items in a clean location.
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 issuesOfficial Wording
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s Notes
4-502.13; Core; Bulk seaweed salad containers are being reused to store food. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Do not reuse these containers.
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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source