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NamePITA BOWL
Address438 FAYETTEVILLE STREET
 
City/State/ZIP
RALEIGH NC 27601
Premise Type2 - Food Stands
CountyWake
Inspection Date 3/25/2026
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments-Obtain key for paper towel dispenser so that paper towels at handwashing sink can be properly dispensed to reduce risk of cross-contamination of hands. -Magnetic knife rack at 3-comp sink still to be replaced.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
3 0 Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting Yes No No 2-103.11(O); Priority Foundation; PIC unable to locate Employee Health Policy. Still in permitting process. 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.
5 0 Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events Yes No No 2-501.11; Priority Foundation; PIC does not currently have written procedures available to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Facility still in permitting process. CDI- Written procedures and educational material provided to PIC.
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14; Core; Handwashing station in kitchen lacking handwashing sign. Facility still in permitting process. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. CDI- Handwashing signs provided for posting.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18; Priority; Datemarking/Disposition: Date-marking missing on multiple containers of prepared TCS foods. A couple containers of rice stuffed grape leaves dated 3/17, on day 9 of hold. Refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be date-marked. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1 (ex.-date the milk opened, date the meat/vegetable cooked). Add date mark to prepared TCS foods that will be held over to the next day. When freezing cooked TCS foods, include the Date Cooked/Date Frozen/Date Thawed. Prepared TCS food shall be discarded if it exceeds the temperature and time combination as specified in Food Code (up to 7 days when maintained at 41F and less). CDI- Known dates added. Product past 7-day hold voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection.
28 1 Toxic substances properly identified stored & used Yes No No 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Multiple sanitizer buckets labeled for soapy water/detergent. 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. Ensure accurate labeling of chemicals. CDI- Labeling corrected during inspection.
43 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12; Core; Utensils stored in water at service line, water measured at 123F. During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD; or In a clean/dry, protected location; or 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 in Food Code (every 4 hours); or In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist FOOD such as ice cream or mashed potatoes. CDI- Utensils and container returned for cleaning during inspection.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-202.11; Priority Foundation; A couple plastic food storage lids in use observed cracked through to food surface. Multiple spatulas stored as clean with food contact surface pitted and cracked. Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: SMOOTH; Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections, and Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices. CDI- Damaged lids and spatulas voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-201.17; Core; Wall light switch plate in kitchen is broken apart. Attachments to walls and ceilings such as light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attachments shall be EASILY CLEANABLE. Replace the light switch cover. 6-501.16; Core; Mop sitting in service sink, not hung to dry. 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. Recommend installing better mop rack.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-501.110; Core; Employee coats and purse stored on dry goods rack and directly next to clean dish storage. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of EMPLOYEE clothing and other possessions. Provide dedicated storage space for employee items.