South Durham Restaurant Inspection Scores for August 2024

On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27713 zipcode.

TL;DR Version: Top scores (100) went to AMC Southpoint 17, Blue Ridge Deli and Café, and Super Target Food Avenue. Lowest score (90.5) went to China Wok.

Akashi. 2223 NC Hwy 54. Inspection: July 18, 2024. Score: 99.5. Notes: Rusted racks in the walk-in cooler. Side doors open on two garbage receptacles.

AMC Southpoint 17. 8030 Renaissance Pkwy. Inspection: Aug. 7, 2024. Score: 100. Notes: Missing soap in handwashing sink at the back.

Angie’s Jamaican Grill. 3825 S. Roxboro St. Inspection: July 24, 2024. Score: 97.5. Notes: Black tape on exterior of hot cabinet on the front makeline. Cleaning needed on outside of refrigeration units. Also need to clean splatter on walls throughout cooking area.

Barnes & Noble Booksellers Inc. 8030 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 855. Inspection: July 1, 2024. Score: 98.5. Notes: No certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. Half-and-half boxes in black boxes but not six inches above the floor. Debris under handwashing sink.

Blue Ridge Deli and Café. 3530 S. Alston Ave. Inspection: July 9, 2024. Score: 100. Notes: No notes.

Bonefish Grill. 7820 NC Hwy. 751. Inspection: July 8, 2024. Score: 97.5. Notes: Numerous containers with debris on them stored with clean dishes. Dishes stacked wet. Torn gaskets at double-door cooler and low boy near the fryer.

Brigs at the Park. 4900 NC Hwy. 55. Inspection: July 16, 2024. Score: 98. Notes: Stickers left on clean containers in the dish pit and some buildup on the ice machine deflector. Excessive chemical sanitizer reading.

Bua Thai. 5850 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101. Inspection: July 30, 2024. Score: 94. Notes: No certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. Cart with rice noodles blocked the handwashing sinks in the prep area. Tofu and cut lettuce lacked date marking. Unlabeled sanitizer bottles.

Buffalo Wild Wings. 6709 Fayetteville Rd. Inspection: July 17, 2024. Score: 95.5. Notes: Temperature-controlled foods in the expo cold well and its cold drawers were holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Several boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer gasket still badly damaged. Excessive black buildup on walls in the chicken cooler.

Castello’N Pizza. 2110 Allendown Dr. Inspection: July 11, 2024. Score: 95. Notes: No employee health policy or reporting agreement documentation. No written procedures for vomit/diarrhea cleanup. No hand drying provision at handwashing sink. Broccoli florets with mold growth in two-door standing cooler. Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods and sauces. Dough mixer hook still had food debris on it, but was stored as clean. Open sour cream, lettuce/salad mix, and ricotta without proper dates in low reach-in cooler.

China Wok. 3825 S. Roxboro St., Space 124. Inspection: July 11, 2024. Score: 90.5. Notes: Stool blocking the front handwashing sink. Two oils at the make line stored in unlabeled containers. Back door open during inspection with light visible beneath screen door. Container of eggs stored on floor in back corner of the walk-in cooler. Person in charge wasn’t wearing hair restraint while working with food.

Chipotle Mexican Grill. 6910 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 187. Inspection: July 29, 2024. Score: 93. Notes: Food employee reheated chicken, but it was below 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese and sour cream in prep in a covered container held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and steak in hot holding below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Green salsa and shredded cheese in make lines above 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Circle K. 3308 NC Hwy. 55. Inspection: July 29, 2024. Score: 97. Notes: Pico de gallo and salsa in holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit at the self-serve station.

Co Sushi. 8030 Renaissance Pkwy. Inspection: Aug. 1, 2024. Score: 96.5. Notes: No certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. No written health policy. No procedure for vomiting or diarrhea. Employee food and drink on shelf above the fish prep sink and employees eating in dishwasher area. Paper towels missing from handwashing sinks in the servers’ area and at the back. Unsalted butter and kimchi, shrimp, lettuce, cooked noodles, napa, and cooked chicken in the make line held at temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit.  Salmon, tuna, and Thai fish stacked high in the sushi make line. Pulled pork in drawer held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna and salmon cooling, stored covered with tightened plastic wrap. Fish in sink without running water while thawing. Missing food temperature measuring device.

Cook Out. 2103 Allendown Dr. Inspection: July 31, 2024. Score: 98.5. Notes: Dishes stored as clean had food debris on them. Utensils stored with food contact surfaces hanging above the dirty side of the four-compartment sink. No covered trash can in the employee bathroom. Grout throughout the facility is badly worn, especially in front of the cook line.

Dulce Café & Ice Cream. 5826 Fayetteville Rd., No. 106. Inspection: July 16, 2024. Score: 98. Notes: Several employee coffee cups near the make line. Unlabeled dairy products in the lobby area. Unlabeled sanitizer under the front sink.

El Dorado’s. 4900 NC Hwy. 55. Inspection: July 16, 2024. Score: 96. Notes: Black buildup inside of ice scoop holder. Container of tamales tightly sealed in foil. Several foods stored uncovered in the two-door reach-in cooler. Boxes of food stored on floor of walk-in freezer.

Falafel 54. 2105 NC Hwy 54, Ste. AA. Inspection: July 11, 2024. Score: 99. Notes: One container of lettuce on prep top at 46 degrees Fahrenheit.

Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill. 8030 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 910. Inspection: July 11, 2024. Score: 96.5. Notes: Dishwasher temperature below 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooling macaroni and choose stored in covered containers. Temperature-controlled foods, including pasta from the walk-in and fish in the pantry cooler, above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Unlabeled unsalted butter in server area.

Hyatt Place Durham/Southpoint. 7840 NC Hwy. 751. Inspection: July 18, 2024. Score: 94. Notes: No certified food protection manager onsite during inspection. Diced potato and scrambled eggs with temperature below 135 degrees Fahrenheit in hot holding in the buffet area. Cream cheese, sour cream, milk in ice bath at the buffet area above 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Jamaica Jamaica. 4853 NC Hwy. 55. Inspection: July 30, 2024. Score: 97.5. Notes: Employee water bottle on upper shelving beside food ingredients. Lighter stored above prep table next to food ingredients. Non-commercial chest freezers in sitting area holding food products.

Jersey Mike’s Subs. 7005 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 101. Inspection: July 18, 2024. Score: 97. Notes: No employee health policy. Turkey, ham, and pepper ham held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the meat display. Missing date marking for opened meat and cheese in display cooler.

Jimmy’s Famous Hot Dogs. 4535 NC Hwy. 54. Inspection: July 16, 2024. Score: 94.5. Notes: No paper towels at the back handwashing sink. Box of raw chicken stored next to uncovered container of chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Black buildup on top of ice machine bin in the ice maker. Multiple food storage containers stored as clean with food debris on them. Raid bug spray and other non-approved pesticides stored on shelf in back of facility.

Kokyu. 245 NC Hwy. 54, Ste. 105. Inspection: July 24, 2024. Score: 97.5. Notes: Pan of rice cooling from previous night still at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice tightly sealed in 3walk-in cooler. Low shelving on prep tables in back room are starting to rust.

Maggiano’s Little Italy. 8030 Renaissance Pkwy. Inspection: July 11, 2024. Score: 96.5. Notes: Employee dumped remaining liquid in handwashing sink. Food employee in prep area lacked beard net. Clean utensils stacked while still wet. Torn gaskets in coolers.

McDonald’s. 204 NC Hwy. 54. Inspection: Aug. 9, 2024. Score: 98.5. Notes: Some dishes stacked wet at clean dish rack. Cleaning needed in low reach-in freezer behind make line.

Mexico Lindo Y Querido. 4325 NC Hwy. 55. Inspection: July 5, 2024. Score: 98.5. Notes: No employee health policy. No vomit and diarrhea cleanup plan. Several items in make line flip-top cooler above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lighters stored above prep table on make line.

Nordstrom Café Bistro. 6910 Fayetteville Rd. Inspection: July 29, 2024. Score: 97.5. Notes: Multiple items in front flip-top next to cook top holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of olive oil stored under handwashing sink drain, which wasn’t shielded to prevent drips. Rusty racks in multiple coolers.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. 6801 Fayetteville Rd. Inspection: Aug. 7, 2024. Score: 97. Notes: Fried rice and white rice under heat lamp held below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of shrimp dumpling mix tightly sealed in walk-in cooler. Unlabeled oil bottles on the make line.

Panera Bread. 6702 Fayetteville Rd. Inspection: July 29, 2024. Score: 96. Notes: Employee had cell phone in hand, then donned gloves without washing hands. Large amount of black buildup on upper part of ice machine. Clean equipment stored in multiple containers with food debris and residue in the bottom. Torn gasket on walk-in cooler door.

Penn Station East Coast Subs. 8200 Renaissance Pkwy. Inspection: July 3, 2024. Score: 98.5. Notes: Salami stacked high in the low-boy near the grill. All temperature-controlled food at the make line and reach-in was above 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

Rise. 8200 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 1003. Inspection: July 3, 2024. Score: 95.5. Notes: Grits in hot holding below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. American, cheddar cheese, and lettuce were above 41 degrees Fahrenheit at the make line.

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. 7007 Fayetteville Rd. Inspection: July 23, 2024. Score: 99. Notes: Portioned macaroni noodles tightly sealed in low reach-in cooler. Metal containers stacked wet at dish pit. Torn gaskets in low-reach cooler near beverage counter.

Shiki Sushi.  207 NC Hwy. 54. Inspection: July 2, 2024. Score: 95.5. Notes: Sanitizer at dish machine read a concentration of 0 ppm. Mixed cream cheese, buttermilk, unsalted butter, pimento cheese, and half-and-half in produce walk-in and ramen base made with garlic in the walk-in were holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food employee wore wristwatch. Employee cut avocados with stickers on them. Containers without handles used to scoop sauces in tall reach-in.

Starbucks. 6910 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 156. Inspection: July 15, 2024. Score: 98.5. Notes: No certified food safety manager onsite during inspection. Container of wet wiping cloths stored on floor. Sanitizer read a concentration of 0 ppm.

Super Target Deli. 8210 Renaissance Pkwy. Inspection: July 15, 2024. Score: 98. Notes: Employee drinking cup on prep table. Missing soap at the handwashing sink at the back near the chicken prep sink. Cooked shrimp and crab meat on same shelf as raw tuna and salmon at tall reach-in at the back. Wrong expiration dates for opened food items, including ranch and Caesar dressing, ham, and roast tomato, Swiss cheese, and provolone cheese. Ambient air thermometer at cold case display (pizza cooler) didn’t function.

Super Target Food Avenue. 8210 Renaissance Pkwy. Inspection: July 15, 2024. Score: 100. Notes: Wrong expiration date on hot dogs, cooked chicken, and pepperoni.

Sushioki. 4900 NC Hwy. 55, Ste. 510. Inspection: July 10, 2024. Score: 97.5. Notes: Container of cooked cabbage with expired date in front reach-in. Incorrect date markings on spring rolls in back flip-top. Containers of clean utensils stored on shelf next to handwashing sink. Employee held paper towel to his face while wearing gloves, but didn’t change gloves after discarding the paper towel.

Ted’s Montana Grill. 6911 Fayetteville Rd., Ste. 102. Inspection: July 17, 2024. Score: 96. Notes: Large machine stored in front of front handwashing sink. Multiple food storage containers stored as clean but visibly soiled. Blanched Brussel sprouts and macaroni pasta in walk-in cooler had discard dates of July 16.

Thai 55. 2223 NC Hwy. 54, Ste. Q. Inspection: July 16, 2024. Score: 96.5. Notes: Heavy buildup on ice machine deflector almost touching ice and on side walls. Wet wiping cloths held on prep surfaces between uses. Utensils stored in water below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clean dishes stacked wet.

Toledo’s II. 2223 NC Hwy. 54, Ste. F & G. Inspection: July 23, 2024. Score: 97. Notes: No certified food safety manager onsite during inspection. Marinating raw chicken stored above raw beef in low reach-in cooler. Food employees working with tortillas and on cooking line weren’t wearing hair restraints.

Town Hall Burger and Beer. 7830 NC Hwy. 751, Ste. 100. Inspection: July 8, 2024. Score: 95.5. Notes: No updated employee health policy. Some temperature-controlled foods held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs stored in water in the make line in the kitchen/coffee area. Wet cloth on cutting board by make line/coffee area not stored in sanitizer.

Uncle Julio’s. 8030 Renaissance Pkwy., Ste. 885. Inspection: July 1, 2024. Score: 94. Notes: Missing paper towels at handwashing sink near prep area and tortilla section. Salsa in tall reach-in at cook line and shredded cheese in the walk-in lacked date marking. Sanitizer wasn’t in original bottle and lacked label.

Vittles at the Park. 2223 NC Hwy. 54. Inspection: July 18, 2024. Score: 99.5. Notes: Metal pans stacked wet in dry storage area.

Waffle House. 4203 NC Hwy. 55. Inspection: July 17, 2024. Score: 97.5. Notes: Container in direct contact with clean utensils had slight grease buildup and food debris. Container of lettuce and ham cooling with tight seal.

Wendy’s. 4819 NC Hwy. 55. Inspection: July 18, 2024. Score: 97.5. Notes: Opened drink stored inside standing cooler directly next to food. Tightly sealed containers of cut tomatoes from prep in the walk-in cooler. Employees wore watches during food preparation.

Zaxby’s. 920 Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. Inspection: July 2, 2024. Score: 97.5. Notes: Employee rinsed tea urn lid in front in front handwashing sink. Standing freezer marked “Out of Order” and not in use.