Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 08/22/2024
Score: 97
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15.
3-302.11; Priority; Observed raw chicken stored above beans in the reach-in cooler. Raw animal foods shall be separated from ready-to-eat foods during storage, preparation, holding and display to prevent cross contamination. CDI- chicken and beans rearranged.
1.5
39.
3-305.11; Core; Observed a box of avocado stored on the floor upon arrival. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location and where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Food shall be stored at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. CDI- avocado placed on rack above the floor.
1.0
47.
4-501.11; Core; Coated metal shelving in the tall reach-in unit is starting to peel and rust. Equipment shall be kept in good repair and so that it is easily cleanable. Replace shelving soon. No point taken today.
0.0
49.
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Some food residue accumulation observed in the interior corners of the hot box in mobile order prep area. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency. All other surfaces observed clean. Full point not taken.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 04/29/2024
Score: 96.5
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16.
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Multiple metal food storage containers on the clean equipment shelf had visible food residue on them. The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- all affected pans removed for cleaning.
1.5
37.
3-302.12; Core; A salt shaker and a container of salt in the food prep area was 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. Add a label to salt container and shaker. No point taken.
0.0
40.
2-402.11; Core; Observed an employee with a beard working on the food prep line without a beard guard. Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food. Obtain beard guards and have employees don them when working with food if applicable.
0.5
44.
4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Numerous metal pans were observed stacked wet on the clean equipment rack. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment shall be placed in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Some pans were separated for drying during inspection. PIC to work on managing space for drying. This has been a repeat issue. Full point assessed for repeat violations.
1.0
49.
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The insides of reach-in units and hot boxes need cleaning from food residue accumulation. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 02/19/2024
Score: 97.5
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28.
7-202.12; Priority; A can of household Raid insecticide was observed in the office today. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to the manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food establishment. CDI- raid to be taken home by PIC and use discontinued. Points will be taken on future inspections if unapproved pesticide is observed in the establishment.
0.0
42.
3-302.15; Core; Multiple avocados observed cut open with the produce stickers still on the skin. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. Ensure avocado is washed and stickers removed prior to cutting.
0.5
44.
4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Numerous metal pans were observed stacked wet on the clean equipment rack. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment shall be placed in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Some pans were separated for drying during inspection. PIC to work on managing space for drying. Full point will be taken in the future for repeat violations.
0.5
47.
4-501.11; Core; Coated metal shelving in the reach-in cooler is chipping, peeling and rusting. This is a cleanability issue. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Replace shelving soon to avoid a full point demerit.
0.5
48.
4-501.14; Core; The warewashing machine was observed with old, dried food residue along the top and sides of the door. This machine and all sink basins shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours if used. Increase cleaning frequency. Full point taken for repeat violation.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 10/12/2023
Score: 96
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16.
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Several metal pans and bowls stored as clean were observed with pieces of food debris clinging to the inside and outside. One metal pan also had part of an old sticker on it. These pans were stacked together. The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- all pans removed for additional cleaning.
1.5
37.
3-302.12; Core; A metal container of salt in the kitchen did not bear a label. Except for containers holding food/ingredients that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or 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- label added. No point taken today.
0.0
40.
2-402.11; Core; The PIC was not wearing a hat or other hair covering during inspection. An employee was observed cutting cooked chicken without a beard guard. Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food. CDI- hat was located and put on. Obtain beard guards for employees that have long facial hair and are working with food.
0.5
44.
4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Numerous metal pans were observed stacked wet on the clean equipment rack. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment shall be placed in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Some pans were separated for drying during inspection. PIC to work on managing space for drying.
0.5
45.
4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Children's single-use trays and some other single-use trays were observed stored outside their package with the food-contact side exposed both above and below the makeline. Single-service articles shall be stored as specified under par. (A) of this section and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. CDI- trays inverted.
0.5
47.
4-501.11; Core; Coated metal shelving in the reach-in cooler is chipping and peeling. This is a cleanability issue. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Replace shelving soon. No point taken today.
0.0
48.
4-501.14; Core; The three compartment sink basin was observed with a grimy residue accumulation. The warewashing machine was observed with old, dried food residue along the top and sides of the door. This machine and all sink basins shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours if used. Increase cleaning frequency. Full point taken for repeat violation.
1.0
54.
5-501.114; Core; The outdoor recycling receptacle is missing a drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Replace this plug. No point taken today.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 07/19/2023
Score: 97
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21.
3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Beans and chicken were observed holding below 135F in the hot box by the stove (see temp chart). Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 135F or higher when hot holding. CDI- beans and chicken reheated on stovetop.
1.5
38.
6-501.111; Core; Numerous flies observed in the kitchen and especially by the dishwashing area. A swarm of small flies was observed emanating from a dust pan near the office door. The premises shall be maintained free of insects, rodents and other pests. Utilize approved methods of pest control, keep drains and equipment clean and keep doors closed to minimize flies.
1.0
48.
4-501.14; Core; The warewashing machine was observed with old, dried food residue along the top and sides of the door. This machine shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours if used. Increase cleaning frequency. No point taken today.
0.0
49.
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The inside of hot holding equipment and small reach-in cooler by grill have food residue and debris accumulation. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be maintained free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency.
0.5
55.
6-501.12; Core; Some food debris present on the floor under the warewashing machine and three comp sink. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency. This will help control pests as well. All other floors observed clean. No point taken today.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 04/03/2023
Score: 98.5
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16.
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Several metal containers and scoops stored as clean with dried food debris on the utensils and containers. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Items moved to three compartment sink to be cleaned.
1.5
16.
4-501.114; Priority; Dish machine not sanitizing. Dish machine is beeping middle of cycle and stops. Managers on duty stated they have two people working on the machine and are using the three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes until machine is repaired.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 01/17/2023
Score: 98.5
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44.
4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Several metal containers stacked in clean dish area and on shelf near drainboard with water in-between the containers. Large stack of red lids stored with water sitting in the lids. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows airy drying.
0.5
49.
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Several shelving in reach-in coolers and hot hold cabinets with food debris and food residue along the shelving. Several reach-in cooler gaskets with food debris and black residue buildup. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of a buildup of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently.
0.5
55.
6-501.12; Core; Floors and floor corners throughout facility soiled with food debris and residue buildup. Floors under equipment and under three compartment sink heavily soiled and needs to be cleaned. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean these areas more frequently.
0.5
56.
6-403.11; Core; Container of employee food found in walk-in cooler on shelf with other food items intended for customers. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, single-service items are protected from contamination. Employee food shall be in designated area in bottom of walk-in cooler, if being kept in a cooler, away from food for customers. Employee food voluntarily discarded by manager during inspection. No points deducted.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 10/26/2022
Score: 98.5
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21.
3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; White rice in hot hold steam well in front serving lines at 120-125F. TCS(Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods shall be held hot at 135F or higher. White rice voluntarily discarded during inspection. Ensure hot foods are maintained at 135F or higher. All other items above 135F.
1.5
48.
4-501.14; Core; Three compartment sink basins soiled with food residue buildup, especially on far left (wash) basin. Inside of dish sprayer soiled with black residue buildup. Outside of dish machine doors and at the top of the machine soiled with buildup. A Warewashing machine, the compartments of sinks, basins, drainboards or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils or raw foods, or wiping cloths shall be cleaned before use, at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination and if used, cleaned at least every 24 hours. Clean the sinks, dish machine and sprayer more frequently. Employee had wash water set up in middle compartment, which was rinse compartment, and transferring pan from wash to first basin to rinse with sprayer before pacing into sanitizer basin. Facility uses three compartment sink then dishes are ran through dish machine. If using three compartment sink, set up sink so that dishes are washed, rinsed and sanitized in the order of the sinks not to risk re-contamination by using sprayer in first sink.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 08/12/2022
Score: 97.5
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16.
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Knife soiled with Queso cheese stored in container on prep table with other clean utensils and tongs. Several metal containers stacked as clean with food residue on and inside the containers. Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Soiled dishes moved to three compartment sink during inspection.
1.5
44.
4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Large stack of metal containers stacked wet nested. Stacks of red lids stored on shelf with water sitting in-between the lids. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Allow dishes to air dry before stacking.
1.0
49.
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Minor black residue along short reach-in cooler gasket near prep table. Shelfing in back of facility holding clean dishes has some minor food debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of a buildup of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 05/10/2022
Score: 99
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44.
4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; large stack of metal containers stacked wet nested. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Allow dished to air dry before stacking.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 01/24/2022
Score: 97.5
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16.
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Several pans in the drying area still had visible pieces of food reside on them. Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- Pans removed for additional cleaning.
1.5
44.
4-901.11; Core; Wet stacking of metal pans observed. After cleaning and sanitizing, dishes shall be air-dried. Avoid stacking pans wet and arrange in a manner that allows proper air drying.
0.5
49.
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Underside of sprayer nozzle at three compartment sink has an accumulation of food residue. Shelving in tall reach-in cooler soiled with food residue and food debris along the bottom of this cooler. Shelving under prep area has minor food debris and needs to be wiped down. Non-food contact surfaces on equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency.
0.5
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 04/14/2020
Score: 97
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*NOTICE* AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) NOW REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 12/10/2019
Score: 97.5
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General Comments
*NOTICE* AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) NOW REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 09/10/2019
Score: 90
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General Comments
*NOTICE* AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) NOW REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 03/26/2019
Score: 99
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*NOTICE* AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) NOW REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 12/17/2018
Score: 98.5
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General Comments
*NOTICE* EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 08/03/2018
Score: 98
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General Comments
*NOTICE* EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 09/19/2017
Score: 98
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There is a flexible non metallic conduit hanging down under the prep table. It would be better if the conduit was adjusted so you can clean under the table more easily. Maybe it could be hung so you can clean under it more easily.
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 06/02/2017
Score: 97.5
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*Notice* Effective January 1, 2019, the NC Food Code requires equipment to be upgraded or replaced to maintain food at 41 degrees F or colder. Rule 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii)
Location: 1081 PINE PLAZA DR APEX, NC 27502 Facility Type: Restaurant Inspection Date: 10/06/2016
Score: 99
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There is a lot of condensation on the floor in front of the hoshizaki reach in refrigerators. Condensation is building up around the doors. Commercial refrigerators often have some type of built in door heaters to prevent this type on condensation. Your refrigerators may or may not have this option. Sometimes it is shut off to save energy.
