1 - Inspection
Nov 10, 2026
Official score: 94.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale
8 recorded violations
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
4-601.11 (A): Priority Foundation; Food residue observed on deli slicer from previous use. Can opener blade was soiled. Equipment food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- items were cleaned and sanitized.
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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Proper cooling time & temperatures
Inspector’s Notes
3-501.14 (A); Priority; Chicken broth in several large containers with plastic wrap over the top did not cool properly from the night before (see temp chart). Cooked TCS food shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 135F to 41F or less within a total of 6 hours. CDI- broth 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.
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Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s Notes
3-501.18; Priority; Cooked ground beef was observed with several different date marking stickers in the walk-in. One date read 10/20/26. 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. CDI- product was voluntarily discarded. All other date marking was compliant. No points taken.
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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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector’s Notes
3-501.15 (A); Priority Foundation; Chicken broth did not cool quickly enough from last night because ineffective cooling methods were used. Foods shall be cooled using methods such as open/vented shallow pans; small/thin portions; using rapid cooling equipment; stirring; ice water bath; using containers that facilitate heat transfer; adding ice as an ingredient or other effective methods. CDI- broth was voluntarily discarded and EHS reviewed cooling methods with PIC.
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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Food properly labeled: original container
Inspector’s Notes
3-302.12; Core; Containers of salt; sugar and MSG were unlabeled. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta; working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the food. CDI- labels added to these ingredients. No point taken today.
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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Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
4-501.11; Core; Green coated metal shelving in the walk-in cooler is rusting heavily and paint is flaking off. This may contaminate food and is not cleanable. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Replace shelving. 4-502.11; Core; A knife was observed with a taped handle. Utensils shall be kept in good repair so that they are easily cleanable. Discard this knife.
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
4-302.14; Priority Foundation; No quat testing kit was available to test quat sanitizer concentration in three comp sink. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. CDI- provided some testing paper and PIC placed an order for more.
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
6-201.11; Core; Broken or missing floor tiles present near the dishwashing area. Floors shall be smooth and easily cleanable. Repair flooring. 6-501.12; Core; Floor is heavily soiled under three compartment sink. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean the floor.
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, Nov 10, 2026 · Original Source