1 - Inspection
Oct 26, 2026
Official score: 95.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale
8 recorded violations
Official Wording
Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting
Inspector’s Notes
2-103.11 (O); Priority Foundation; The employee health policy was not available; the owner states that the signed forms are kept at home and he will have to bring them when he comes back to the establishment. The PIC shall ensure that employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report information about their health and activities as they relate to foodborne illnesses to the PIC. CDI- Employee health policy and employee illness action chart. *No points taken due to this being the first inspection with a new owner.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial Wording
Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use
Inspector’s Notes
2-401.11(A &B); An uncovered employee drink was stored on the top section of the black rolling cart. Except when drinking from a closed beverage container; employees shall eat; drink; or use tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of food; clean equipment and utensils can not result. Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands; the container; food; clean equipment; utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. CDI-Drink removed.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s Notes
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Spray bottles of bleach and sanitizer were not labeled. Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials such as sanitizers and cleaners shall be labeled with the common name of the material. CDI- Spray bottles were labeled. 7-204.11; Priority; The sanitizer was soo strong that the test strip bleached out. Chemical SANITIZERS and other chemical antimicrobials applied to FOOD-CONTACT SURFACEs shall not exceed tolerance levels. CDI- The sanitizer was diluted until it tested between 50-100 ppm.
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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s Notes
3-305.11; Core; Containers of raw beef were stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler . Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean; dry location and protected. Store food on shelving. 3-307.11; Core; One of the raw beef shawarma was stored with a plastic to-go bag covering it. Food shall be protected from all sources of contamination. Store food in food grade containers/bags/packaging.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial Wording
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector’s Notes
3-304.14 (A&B); Core; A damp wiping cloth was stored on the counter top under the shelving by the windows. Cloths in-use for wiping FOOD spills from TABLEWARE and carry-out containers that occur as FOOD is being served shall be maintained dry and used for no other purpose. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be held between uses in sanitizer and laundered daily. Store wet/damp wiping cloths in sanitizer when not in use.
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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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector’s Notes
3-304.12 (B); Core; Portion cups were stored in the bulk containers of citric acid and salt. During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing; FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored in nonTCS FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD within containers that can be closed; such as bins of dry goods. Ensure utensils in food have handles (handles should remain up when stored in food.)
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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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
6-501.12; Core; Some of the ceiling vents have a buildup of dust. The physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Clean the ceiling vents on a more frequent basis.
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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Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
6-305.11; Core; Employees' personal items were stored above and mixed in with the establishment's food and supplies. Employee shall store items in a designated area separate from food and food items. Store on bottom shelf or designated area where not a source of contamination. CDI- Employee items moved to the office.
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 26, 2026 · Original Source