[SoDu We Dine] Four perfect scores lead latest South Durham restaurant inspections

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Four South Durham food-service establishments earned perfect scores in the latest batch of health inspections, while a newly inspected bakery opened with a 98.

The 15 inspections were conducted from Oct. 12 through Oct. 14 at restaurants, cafes, and food-service operations in ZIP codes 27703, 27707, and 27713. Fourteen establishments earned A grades, and one received a B. Scores ranged from 84 to 100, with an average of 97.1.

The perfect scores went to 93 Banh Mi and Tea, the Joe Van Gogh commissary, Clean Eatz, and Aperitif. Joe Van Gogh and Clean Eatz had no violations listed in their reports. The other two establishments had findings that didn’t reduce their final scores, including items corrected during the inspections.

Aperitif recorded the largest increase, rising 3.5 points from 96.5 to 100. Thai 55 improved 3 points, from 81 to 84, but remained in the B range. Eight establishments improved on their previous scores, five posted lower scores, and one stayed the same. Ideal’s Bakery was inspected as a new facility and received a 98 A.