1 - Inspection
Oct 22, 2026
Official score: 94.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale
6 recorded violations
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; Can opener blade was visibly soiled. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- can opener removed for cleaning. 4-602.11(E)(4); Core; Interior of ice machine has pink and black residue. Ice bins and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or microbial residue. Employee began cleaning ice machine 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 problemsOfficial Wording
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s Notes
3-501.18; Priority; A container of wings with a prep date of 10/14 and coleslaw with a prep date of 10/10 were observed in reach-in coolers. Ready-to-eat; TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods shall not be held past 7 days. The day of preparation shall count as day 1. CDI - foods voluntarily discarded.
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 problemsOfficial Wording
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s Notes
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of bleach sanitizer was observed without a label. Label all working containers of poisonous or toxic materials taken from bulk supplies with the common name of the material. CDI- label added. Full points taken for repeat violations.
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 unsafelyOfficial Wording
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector’s Notes
3-501.13(E); Core; ROP salmon was observed thawed and still sealed in its packaging. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration or immediately upon completion of its thawing under running water. CDI- PIC cut packs of salmon open. Educational moment on ROP fish thawing. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.
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
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s Notes
3-304.12 (A); Core; Metal spoon handle was left in mashed potatoes. In-use utensils in TCS food must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed (sugar/flour/salt etc..). Use appropriate dispensing utensils with handles and store accordingly. CDI- spoon removed. No point taken
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
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
6-403.11; Core; Employee beverage was stored on a shelf directly over the prep line with active prep occurring. Use designated areas for storage of employee food and drink where contamination of facility food; equipment and single-service articles cannot occur. CDI- drink was relocated to a lower shelf away from food and equipment. No point taken
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, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source