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[SoDu Business Watch] New Biz Filings in April 2026

Here’s a look at the newest business filings tied to South Durham and nearby communities, based on North Carolina Secretary of State records.

Health Inspection Reports

[Health Inspection Reports] Durham School Cafeterias - April 2026

TL;DR Version: The top scores went to KIPP Durham College Prep, Sandy Ridge Elementary School, and Spring Valley Elementary School, all scoring a perfect 100. The facility with the lowest score was Oak Grove Elementary School with a score of 93.5.

Business

[SoDu Business Watch] New Biz Filings in February/March 2026

Here’s a ZIP-by-ZIP look at the newest business filings tied to South Durham and nearby communities, based on North Carolina Secretary of State records.

Health Inspection Reports

[Health Inspection Reports] Area Restaurants 27560 - March 2026

TL;DR Version: The top score went to Starbucks at 1017 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, scoring 100 with demerits. The restaurant with the lowest score was Cracker Barrel #461 with a score of 90.5.

Health Inspection Reports

[Health Inspection Reports] Durham Restaurants 27701 - February 2026

TL;DR Version: The top score went to The Wine Feed scoring 99.5. The restaurant with the lowest score was Nzinga’s Breakfast Café with a score of 90

Health Inspection Reports

[Health Inspection Reports] South Durham Restaurants 27703 - January 2026

TL;DR Version: The top score went to Subway #11873 scoring a perfect 100 with no demerits. The restaurant with the lowest score was Randy’s Pizza with a score of 87.

Southpoint Access

[VIDEO] Dris Eats the Streets 4: Noodle 501

Idrissa A. Smith⁠⁠ takes us to Noodle 501 in Durham, NC, a noodle specialty restaurant that aims for a blend of Thai spices and Japanese ramen broth. Does it have what it takes to be proclaimed "Dris Eats the Streets Certified?"

Health Inspection Reports

[Health Inspection Reports] South Durham Restaurants 27713 - December 2025

TL;DR Version: The top scores went to Blue Ridge Deli and Café, Dunkin Donuts, and Moe’s Southwest Grill, all scoring a perfect 100 with no demerits. The restaurant with the lowest score was China Wok with a score of 82.5.

Week in Review

Local Pub Feeds Families for Thanksgiving - for Free

Plus, reviewing the Durham County Board of Commissioners' meeting and looking ahead to Monday's City Council gathering.

Week in Review

Seeking Thankfulness in an Uncertain Time

Plus, a look back at this week's news, including hundreds of jobs coming to Novartis by 2030.

Health Inspection Reports

[Health Inspection Reports] South Durham Restaurants 27707 - November 2025

TL;DR Version: The top scores went to McDonalds #11385, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Starbucks Coffee 25714, Five Guys, and Panera Bread #1651, all scoring a perfect 100 with no demerits.

Week in Review

The Streets at Southpoint Mall Returns to Festive Form

Plus, St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church's youth dancers performed at multicultural night at Hope Valley Elementary School.

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