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NameWHEAT
Address810 9TH ST #130
 
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27705
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 8/4/2026
Final Score @ Grade
88.50 B
General CommentsREHS and PIC's thermometers had their calibrations verified in ice water. REHS thoroughly sanitized their thermometer at the beginning and throughout the inspection. Facility is entitled to a reinspection. To request a reinspection, please email benmeyer@dconc.gov or text 984-278-2406. Once received, an REHS will return randomly within 10 health department business days to complete the reinspection. Please contact Erika Scheppelmann at escheppelmann@dconc.gov for additional training and resources to help prepare for inspections.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 0 PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 Demonstration- The PIC was not a certified food protection manager, there were multiple priority violations observed, and could not respond to all of the inspector's questions. CDI - REHS explained each violation to the PIC. Based on the RISKS inherent to the FOOD operation, during inspections and upon request the PERSON IN CHARGE shall demonstrate this knowledge by: (A) Complying with this Code by having no PRIORITY violations. (B) Being a certified FOOD protection manager (C) Responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific FOOD operation as specified in 2-102.11 ( C ) (1), (4) - (16). (PF)
2 0 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) There was nobody present with a certified food protection manager certification. The PIC shall be a certified food protection manager through ANSI.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing sink- REPEAT Observed a bowl stored in the handwashing sink. CDI - Bowl was removed and PIC instructed employees to only use the handwashing sink for handwashing. (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is always accessible for EMPLOYEE use. (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (PF) 6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability- There was no soap present at the front handwashing sink in the kitchen at the start the inspection. CDI - PIC provided soap to the handwashing sink. Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. (PF)
15 3 Food separated & protected No Yes No 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation- REPEAT Unwashed produce was observed stored above ready to eat food in the walk in cooler in multiple locations. Multiple instances of washed produce being stored in non-sealed containers with no protection in the walk in cooler. Chili sauce that was not cooling or in-use was found without a cover in the bottom of the right fliptop cooler. (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display (2) separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other during storage, preparation, holding, ( P) (3) Cleaning EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS and SANITIZING (4) Storing FOOD in packages, covered containers, or wrappings; (C) (5) Cleaning HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINERS of FOOD of visible soil before opening; (C) (6) Protecting FOOD containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (C) (7) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled FOOD in a separate labeled area (8) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils- REPEAT Ice machine found with brown and pink residue inside. (4) In EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, BEVERAGE and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending EQUIPMENT: (a) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or (b) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold (C) 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils- REPEAT One clean container found with food debris on them in the clean dish area. CDI - PIC moved the container to be rewashed at the dish machine. (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19-Time as a Public Health Control- Facility is using TPHC for their cut cabbage and bean sprouts but does not have any written procedures for doing this. There was no labeling method taking place to keep track of the time. CDI - PIC and REHS drafted procedures during the inspection. (A) If time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD before cooking, or for READY-TO-EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD that is displayed or held for sale or service: (1) Written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request that specify: (a) Methods of compliance with Subparagraphs (B)(1)-(4) or (C)(1)-(5) of this section; and (b) Methods of compliance with3-501.14 for FOOD that is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. (Pf)
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) - REPEAT Observed sauce bottles on the makeline, the big dry storage bins, in coolers, and by the grill unlabeled. PIC labeled them during the inspection. Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Prohibition- Observed two food employees prepping food with a watch on. Watches may not be worn during food preparation. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing FOOD, FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands.(C)
41 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No Yes No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C) - REPEAT There was one wet wiping cloth on the cutting board of a flip top cooler. Points maintained at half because it was only 1 cloth. (E) Containers of sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, SINGLE-SERVICE, or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (C)
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No Yes No 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage- REPEAT Observed a knife stored in the crevice between the fliptop cooler and low boy cooler. In-use utensils cannot be stored there because that area is not a clean portion of equipment. During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, shall be stored: (B) In FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD within the container or EQUIPMENT that can be closed. (C) On a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT only if the in-use UTENSIL and the FOOD-CONTACT surface of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT are cleaned and SANITIZED at a frequency specified under 4-602.11 and 4-702.11; (D) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist FOOD; (E) In a clean, protected location if the UTENSILS , are used only with a FOOD that is not POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS.(TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD); or (F) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135F and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(7). (C)
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-903.11 Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles- REPEAT Observed plates and bowls stored with the food-contact portion facing upwards with no protective barrier above it. Discussed using the top plate as a cover and grabbing the second plate for use each time. Points maintained at half because this is a different issue than last time. (A) Cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. (B) Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored as specified under (A) of this section and shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability- Observed two containers that were cracked and thus no longer easily cleanable. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the containers. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be smooth and free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, sharp internal angles, corners, crevices and be finished to have smooth welds and joints. They must also be accessible for cleaning and inspection. Pf 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing- Observed one of the restroom sinks coming off the wall. Re-caulk sink. (A) EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is: (1) Spaced to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the EQUIPMENT; (2) Spaced from adjoining EQUIPMENT, walls, and ceilings a distance of not more than 1 millimeter or one thirty-second inch; or (3) SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. (B) COUNTER-MOUNTED EQUIPMENT that is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed to allow cleaning of the EQUIPMENT and areas underneath and around the EQUIPMENT by being: (1) SEALED; or (2) Elevated on legs as specified under 4-402.12(D).
48 1 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips Yes Yes No 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices- REPEAT Facility does not have any quat test strips, which are used for the 3 compartment sink and sanitizer buckets. CDI - REHS left the facility with some more to use in the meantime. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. 4-501.16 Warewashing Sinks, Use Limitation. Observed the facility not clean or sanitize the 3 compartment sink in between using it for food prep and using it for warewashing. PIC emptied sink compartments to be cleaned and sanitized during the inspection. (A) A WAREWASHING sink may not be used for handwashing as specified under § 2-301.15. (B) If a WAREWASHING sink is used to wash wiping cloths, wash produce, or thaw FOOD, the sink shall be cleaned as specified under § 4-501.14 before and after each time it is used to wash wiping cloths or wash produce or thaw FOOD. Sinks used to wash or thaw FOOD shall be SANITIZED as specified under Part 4-7 before and after using the sink to wash produce or thaw FOOD. C
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-602.13 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces- The hood is in need of cleaning. PIC stated that the hood person is already scheduled to come out next week. NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
52 0 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed Yes No No 5-402.11 Backflow Prevention (P) There was no air gap underneath the prep sink due to the pipe falling in. CDI - An employee fixed the pipe to create an air gap during the inspection. Prevent backflow between a sewage system and drains of equipment in which food, portable equipment or utensils are placed. -P
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.16 Drying Mops (C) - REPEAT Mops found stored with heads up and not hung up. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies.