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NameNAZARA INDIAN BISTRO
Address1945 HIGH HOUSE RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CARY NC 27519
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 5/27/2026
Final Score @ Grade
85 B
General CommentsFacility is eligible for re-inspection upon request. Contact 919-500-6269 for re-inspection. An inspection will be conducted within 10 days of request. Do not move or obstruct grade card.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No No No 2-102.12 (A); Core; No CFPM was present upon arrival. The person in charge shall be a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Have a CFPM on site during all hours of operation.
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 (A); Priority Foundation; A large floor fan was stored directly in front of the warewashing area handwashing sink. Sink was completely obstructed as a result. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. CDI- manager removed the fan.
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11 (A)(4); Core; Several foods were observed without covers in multiple refigeration units, including the walk-in. Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. CDI- covers/wrapping added. Full points may be taken for repeat violations.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Three metal containers stored as clean were observed with food residue. The can opener blade was heavily soiled on the counter mount. Food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - items removed to be thoroughly cleaned. Full points taken for repeat violations.
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Multiple TCS foods holding above 41F in left side fliptop unit. Refer to temperature chart above. TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods shall maintain 41F or below in refrigeration. CDI - all foods voluntarily discarded and manager called technician to evaluate unit. Do not store TCS foods in this unit until it is repaired.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Cooked eggplant, chicken, goat and paneer were observed without prep dates. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. CDI- dates added. 3-501.18; Priority; Ready-to-eat, TCS foods without dates shall be discarded. CDI- dates known and affixed.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Two spray bottles of sanitizer were observed without a label. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies. CDI- labels added.
36 0 Thermometers provided & accurate No No No 4-204.112 (B); Core; Left side fliptop unit is missing an ambient air thermometer. Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold/hot holding equipment. 4-302.12; Priority Foundation; PIC could not locate a working thermometer until after inspection. Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods. CDI- thermometer found and checked for accuracy using an ice bath. No point taken.
43 1 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes Yes No 3-304.12 (A)(F); Core; A plastic container was used as a scoop and stored inside a bin of yogurt sauce. Only use scoops with handles. In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. CDI- container removed and discarded. Cooking utensils were stored in room temperature water. Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. CDI- water drained.
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Cleaned and sanitized pans and plastic tubs were stacked wet on the clean equipment shelf. Dishes shall be arranged in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Allow dishes/equipment to dry completely prior to stacking. CDI- pans were separated. Full point taken for repeat violations.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No 4-501.11; Core; White coated shelving in glass door cooler is showing signs of rust. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Replace shelving. 4-502.11(A); Core; A metal basket strainer was observed damaged near the edges. Maintain utensils in good repair. CDI- strainer voluntarily discarded. No points taken. Previous items noted under 4-501.11 have been repaired.
48 1 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No Yes No 4-501.14; Core; The warewashing machine has old food residue accumulation along the top and inside the doors. Bottom of wall-mounted drainboard has brown residue accumulation. Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours if used. Increase cleaning frequency. Full point taken for repeat violation.
49 1 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11 (B) and (C); Core; Glass door cooler tracks are soiled. Tops and sides of cookline equipment have greasy residue and dust accumulation. Shelving near the cookline has tin foil wrapped on it and is sticky to the touch with visible residue accumulation. A rolling cart holding a trash can is soiled. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Clean all affected equipment and remove tin foil from shelving. Full point taken for repeat violations.
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.12; Core; Flooring behind and underneath cook line equipment is soiled with debris/residue. Floor near mop sink is soiled. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean these areas more frequently. 6-501.11; Core; Wall damage observed on corner near mop sink and warewashing area. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Repair wall damage.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.14; Core; Air vent near ice machine is missing a cover and a filter. Dust accumulation noted around vent entrance. Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. No point taken.