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NameTHE VENUE RALEIGH
Address327 W DAVIE ST
SUITE 102
City/State/ZIP
RALEIGH NC 27601
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyWake
Inspection Date 12/7/2025
Final Score @ Grade
91 A
General CommentsVR-VERIFICATION REQUIRED. Obtain a functioning thin-stem Food Probe Thermometer within 10 days and text a picture of the operating thermometer to your REHS Joanne Rutkofske at 919-623-0459 for verification of correction. Verification items that are not corrected within the required time create an Intent to Suspend the operating permit. Recommend to keep a spare thermometer in office.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
2 1 Certified Food Protection Manager No Yes No 2-102.12(A); Core; No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present. The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Have additional staff with managerial control certified to provide better coverage. [REPEAT]
3 1 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting No Yes No 2-103.11(O); Priority Foundation; PIC unable to locate Employee Health Policy. The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD. CDI- Employee Health Policy provided to PIC. [REPEAT]
10 1 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible No No No 5-203.11; Priority Foundation; Handwashing sink for the 3-comp area is blocked off with duct tape. PIC states that problems with the faucet not turning off properly. At least 1 HANDWASHING SINK, a number of HANDWASHING SINKS necessary for their convenient use by EMPLOYEES in areas specified under § 5-204.11, and not fewer than the number of HANDWASHING SINKS required by LAW shall be provided. CDI- Duct tape removed and water to sink turned back on. Finish repairs to this plumbing.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used No Yes No 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Green bucket labeled as soapy water/detergent being used for sanitizer. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. CDI- Labeling added/corrected during inspection. [REPEAT] 7-202.12; Priority; Sanitizer concentration too high, tested at 500-800ppm chlorine. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be Used according to LAW, Food Code, and Manufacturer use directions included in labeling. Maintain chlorine sanitizer at 50-200ppm. CDI- Sanitizer adjusted and retested during inspection. [REPEAT]
36 0.50 Thermometers provided & accurate No No Yes 4-302.12; Priority Foundation; PIC only has a roast thermometer that only measures high temperatures. FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified in Food Code. VR-VERIFICATION REQUIRED. Obtain a functioning thin-stem Food Probe Thermometer within 10 days and text a picture of the operating thermometer to your REHS Joanne Rutkofske at 919-623-0459 for verification of correction. Recommend to keep a spare thermometer in office.
37 1 Food properly labeled: original container No Yes No 3-302.12; Core; Labeling missing on several squeeze bottles of food ingredients. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. Add labeling to these items. [REPEAT]
45 0.50 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Stacks of unwrapped uncovered single-service containers stored food-side up at the front prep line. SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be kept in the original protective PACKAGE or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. CDI- Containers inverted food-side down during inspection. 4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Bags of single-service containers stored on the floor in the office/storage room. SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: In a clean, dry location; Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Take care of deliveries the day of delivery. Move these items up off the floor.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11; Core; Walk-in cooler and freezer are not operational, currently being used for dry storage items. Chest freezer has a few plastic pieces pulling off. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers specifications. Repair/Replace these items.
49 0.50 Non-food contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Residue accumulation along sides of equipment, and low shelves and racks throughout kitchen, and greasy residue accumulation around the inner rim of the frier. Frier oil looks like needs to be changed. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas. [REPEAT]
51 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15; Core; Kitchen handwashing sink cold water faucet turned off, PIC states it leaks. Handwashing sink by the 3-comp sink turned off due to plumbing issues. Hot water faucet at the 3-comp sink does not work. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be Repaired according to LAW; and Maintained in good repair. Hot water required at the 3-comp sink to properly wash dishes. Repair the faucet plumbing issues.
54 0.50 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No Yes No 5-501.110; Core; In shared dumpster area, side doors of dumpsters left open. REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Maintain side doors of dumpsters closed. Recommend adding signage to remind users to -Keep doors/lids Closed-. [REPEAT] 5-501.115; Core: Loose litter on ground around the dumpsters, leaf litter accumulation, broken glass, and discard equipment including a few round tables and what appears to be an oven with busted out glass. A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Increase cleaning frequency to this area and remove the discard items. [REPEAT]
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No 6-501.11; Core; Wall coving missing in restrooms. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Repair the wall, replace the coving strip, so smooth and cleanable. [REPEAT] 6-501.12; Core; Residue accumulation along floors under and around equipment throughout facility. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas and clean thoroughly. [REPEAT] 6-501.16; Core; Mop sitting in mop bucket, not hung to dry after use. Mop closet has exposed wall studs, in need of repair, recommend metal plating for lower section of mop sink. Mop rack does not look capable of properly holding the mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies. Hang mops to dry after use, floppy mop head side down, so draining into service sink drain. Used mop water shall be disposed of into a treated system (the mop sink). [REPEAT]