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BUOY BOWLS #3 (WCID #777)

2305 SPECKLED ALDER CT, Apex, NC 27523

Latest restaurant inspection for BUOY BOWLS #3 (WCID #777) in Apex, NC recorded grade A on April 1, 2025.

Latest result
A
Grade A
Last inspection
April 1, 2025
Inspector 2703
Establishment ID
4092030486
Stable state-assigned identifier used for this page.
Violations on latest inspection
8
Summary of the most recent inspection findings available in this dataset.

Recent inspection history

April 1, 2025
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
February 9, 2024
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
January 27, 2023
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available
September 2, 2022
Restaurant inspection · Grade A
A
No PDF available

Latest inspection details

Provide a quaternary ammonia test kit for the staff to use and ensure wiping clothes are stored in a sanitizer bucket with correct concentrations. A verification for corrective action is needed by 4/11/25.

Latest recorded violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
Observation: A certified food manager is not available on the truck . Ensure at least one person is a certified food manager during truck operation.
2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
(A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.
#8 · -2 demerits · Hands clean & properly washed
Corrected during inspection
Observation: The staff member operating truck did not engage in handwashing and was observed wiping gloves on wiping cloth, not changing gloves or washing hands prior to enagaging in preparation after performing other tasks. CDI: Discussed and educated staff member about when to wash hands, changing gloves and not multitasking.
2-301.14 When to Wash (P)
Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P
#10 · -1 demerits · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
Observation: The handsink had dirty utensils and prep bins store din the basin preventing staff from washing hands. Ensure that hand sinks are maintained clean and not used for other purposes. CDI: Utensils and prep bins removed from hand sink for handwashing access.
5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
(A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
Observation: The staff member was osberved wiping soiled gloves on cloth, not changing between tasks handling other items/equipment kiosk and food products. CDI: Staff was educated on glove use, discontinue multitasking with gloves - Gloves are only not touch ready to eat foods. Gloves were removed during inspection.
3-304.15 (A) Gloves, Use Limitation (P)
(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P
#22 · -1.50 demerits · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
Observation: The almond fluid is being left out on the counter during production tasks allowing for improperly tempered product exceeding 41F (Observed at 54F)
Ensure that almond fluid that is a TCS food (temeprature control safety) is kept under refrigeration. CDI: Product was discarded during inspection for corrective action.
3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P)
(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P
#40 · -0.50 demerits · Personal cleanliness
Observation: Staff wearing watch and bracelet during production. Ensure that staff are informed that watches and other wrist items cannot be cleaned under effective handwashing and pose a bacteria risk when preparing foods.
2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C)
Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
Observation: The wiping cloth used to wipe up cutting board and other production areas was not stored in a sanitizer between use. CDI: Sanitizer bucket was made during inspection for corrective action.
3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C)
(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
#48 · -0.50 demerits · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Observation: There are not sanitizer test strips located on the mobile truck. A sanitizer bucket for wiping clothes was made up and test strips were provided to test concentration of bucket 300ppm after adding additional water. Verification for test strips by April 11,2025.
4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf)
Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf
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