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Alkareem Grocery

10285 Chapel Hill Rd

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 14, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core;Food protection manager was not available during the inspection. The PIC 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. At least one manager shall be available during all hours of operation. List of testing sites sent to manager. Link to the testing sites can be found at https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2-201.11 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting

Inspector’s notes

2-201.11 (A); (B); (C); and (E); Priority; Policy unavailable onsite today. (A) 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. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission; including providing necessary additional information; such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness; or of a diagnosis without symptoms; if the food employee or conditional employee: (1) Has any of the following symptoms: (a) Vomiting;P (b) Diarrhea;P (c) Jaundice;P (d) Sore throat with fever;P or (e) A lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is: (i) On the hands or wrists; unless an impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a SINGLE-USE glove is worn over the impermeable cover. Employee health policy shall be onsite and readily available for review by inspector. Maria.powell@wake.gov Policy sent to manager. All employees signed during inspection.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Policy not available for review. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees; consumers; food; and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. EHS sent policy and poster to PIC via email.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Observed raw chicken stored on rack above goat inside display case. Food shall be protected from cross contamination: Separate raw animal foods during storage; preparation; holding; and display from: raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or; or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables. Team member rearranged storage hierarchy. 3-304.15 (A); Priority; Observed team member rinse off gloves inside food prep sink. If used; single use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with raw ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food; used for no other purpose; and discarded when damaged or soiled; or when interruptions occur in the operation. Gloves may no be re-used. EHS provided training. Team member removed gloves and re-washed hands.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food prep sink drain board. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles by: (A) Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and (B) Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles- all items placed in designated area.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; Observed flies active; especially around clean dishes above 3 comp sink. The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. The presence of insects; rodents; and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods; if pests are found; such as trapping devices and (D) Eliminating harborage conditions. If issue persists; Call pest control.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 5-103.12Other

Official wording

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector’s notes

5-103.12; Priority Foundation; At the beginning of the inspection; observed hot water turned off at hand sink. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures; equipment ; and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified. in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. Team member turned on hot water for the hand sink during inspection.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 14, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 20, 2025

Score 94

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core;Food protection manager was not available during the inspection. The PIC 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. At least one manager shall be available during all hours of operation. List of testing sites sent to manager. Link to the testing sites can be found at https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2-201.11 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting

Inspector’s notes

2-201.11 (A); (B); (C); and (E); Priority; Policy unavailable onsite today. (A) 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. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission; including providing necessary additional information; such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness; or of a diagnosis without symptoms; if the food employee or conditional employee: (1) Has any of the following symptoms: (a) Vomiting;P (b) Diarrhea;P (c) Jaundice;P (d) Sore throat with fever;P or (e) A lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is: (i) On the hands or wrists; unless an impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a SINGLE-USE glove is worn over the impermeable cover. Employee health policy shall be onsite and readily available for review by inspector. Maria.powell@wake.gov Policy sent to manager. All employees signed during inspection.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Policy not available for review. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees; consumers; food; and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. EHS sent policy and poster to PIC via email.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Priority; Observed dried food residue on in-use cutting boards. Observed dried food debris on band saw. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: if used with Potentially hazardous food (time /Temperature control for food safety food); equipment; food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours- all items washed.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food prep sink drain board. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles by: (A) Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and (B) Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles- all items placed in designated area. Criteria 7-204.11 ; Priority; Observed chorine sanitizer residual greater than 200PPM. Chlorine sanitizer shall register 50-200PPM. solution diluted.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core;Observed employees in kitchen preparing food and handling food utensils without wearing hair restraints. Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles. Obtain hair restraints.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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notedCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; Observed pipe leaking under hand sink. A plumbing system shall be: (A) Repaired according to law and (B) Maintained in good repair. Repair pipe.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 6-501.12 CoreCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Core; Observed a buildup of dead bugs and thick residue on the floor under rack next to hand sink. Observed meat juice on floor inside walk in. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.114 Core; Miscellaneous items stored in a cluttered back room. Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and (B) Litter. Remove any items that are not essential to daily operation

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 20, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 23, 2025

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core;Food protection manager was not available during the inspection. The PIC 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. At least one manager shall be available during all hours of operation. List of testing sites sent to manager. Link to the testing sites can be found at https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 2-301.15Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.15; Priority; Observed team member pick up trash with gloved hands. Then placed hands on blue cutting board on the prep table. Hands shall be washed: After handling soiled equipment or utensils; During food preparation; as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; When switching between working with raw food and working with ready to eat food ; Before donning gloves for working with food; P and After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. Team member washed hands. 2-301.15; Priority Foundation; Observed team member rinse gloved hands inside 3 comp sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing; or in a service sink or a curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Team member washed hands.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Observed sanitizer bucket stored on food prep sink drain board. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles by: (A) Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and (B) Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles- all items placed in designated area.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Priority Foundation; Observed dead bugs inside kitchen near hand sink. The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. The presence of insects; rodents; and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods; if pests are found; such as trapping devices and (D) Eliminating harborage conditions. Clean floors thoroughly Call pest control.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Blue coated metal shelving in the walk-in cooler is peeling and rusting. Paint chips may contaminate food. White coated metal shelving under the display case is also rusting and chipping. Equipment shall be kept in good repair so it is easily cleanable. Replace corroded shelving soon. No point taken.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 6-501.11 CoreCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Core; Hand sink is not properly affixed to the wall. This is a safety hazard. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. 6-501.12 Core; Observed food on floor in backroom. Observed meat juice on floor inside walk in. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.114 Core; Miscellaneous items stored in a cluttered back room. Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and (B) Litter. Remove any items that are not essential to daily operations.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 14, 2024

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; No person in facility was a certified food protection manager. 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. Obtain required credential to avoid future demerits.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; The handwashing sink was used to store a fork and a coffee cup. Handwashing sinks shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI: Fork and coffee cup removed. This same violation was noted on the previous inspection. Full points may be taken for repeat violations.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 7-202.12Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-202.12; Priority; Observed a can of Raid household insecticide on top of the towel dispenser near handwashing sink. Poisonous materials shall be used according to the manufacturer's use directions included in labeling; and; for a pesticide; manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food establishment. CDI- Raid removed from its location in the meat market. PIC to discontinue use and bring this can home.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Green coated metal shelving in the walk-in cooler is peeling and rusting. Paint chips may contaminate food. White coated metal shelving under the display case is also rusting and chipping. Equipment shall be kept in good repair so it is easily cleanable. Replace corroded shelving soon. No point taken.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Wall near and around handwashing sink is torn and sink is coming apart from the wall. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair wall and sink mount. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 2, 2024

Score 94

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; No person in facility was a certified food protection manager. 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 someone who is a certified food protection manager at all times present while food preparation is occurring. ANSI-approved course list: https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
criticalCode 2-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14; Priority; Employee handling raw food did not remove gloves and wash hands after changing tasks to sanitizing equipment. Employees shall wash their hands to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. CDI: Gloves were removed and hands were washed.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Handwashing sink was used to store fork and coffee cup. Handwashing sinks shall not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI: Fork and coffee cup removed.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; All food in display case was maintained above 41F. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI: Food moved to walk in cooler to cool to 41F.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 4-301.11Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

4-301.11; Priority Foundation; Display case was unable to maintain temperatures of 41F or below. Equipment for cooling and holding cold food shall be sufficient in number and capacity to maintain food at 41F or below. Food was placed into display case within 4 hours of inspection and moved to walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F. EHS will verify repair of equipment by 02/05/24.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Wall near hand sink is torn with holes. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair wall.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 2, 2024 · Original Source

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