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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Anchor Bar

6615 Falls Of Neuse Rd

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Apr 6, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Portioned containers of sour cream with a discard date of 4.5.26 were still in the tall cooler. TCS foods that are not dated or past the temperature and time of combination of being held for 7 days at 41F or below shall be discarded. CDI- Sour cream was voluntarily discarded. *Points not taken due to this being the only item past discard and all food products; even sauces and seasonings being datemarked and within time frame.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 3-603.11 (A)Food temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

3-603.11 (A); Priority Foundation; The hamburgers can be served undercooked. Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder. CDI - Menu update request was sent to the corporate office with an updated consumer advisory that includes "This item may be served raw or undercooked; PIC states that the corporate office has agreed to update menus and will be on the June 2026 menu rollout.

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
notedCode 3-304.12 (B)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (B); Core; Portion cups are being stored in seasonings and sauces. In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. CDI- Portion cups were removed.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-901.11(A)Equipment and utensils

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Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11(A); Core; Bowls used for tossing wings/tenders/shrimp in sauces are stacked together while wet. Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Ensure bowls are not stacked when wet.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 4-601.11(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); The top of the push-through where plates and bowls are stored has a buildup of dust and the freezer where pizza crusts are stored has a buildup of frost.. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris. Clean these items on a more frequent basis.

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 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; The faucet at the 3 compartment sink leaks profusely when the sprayer is used. Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Repair faucet. *Points not taken due to sprayer being repaired and this being a new violation under the same rule.

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 6-501.18Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18; The front side of the base of the urinal needs cleaning. Maintain handwashing sinks; toilets and urinals clean. Clean the urinals on a more frequent basis.

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 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16; Core; A mop was stored in used mop water in the mop sink area. Mops not in used shall be stored in a position that allows for air-drying. CDI - Mop water was discarded and mop was hung to dry.

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 6, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 12, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-603.11 (A)Food temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

3-603.11 (A); Priority Foundation; The hamburgers can be served undercooked. Provide consumer advisory for animal foods served raw or under-cooked. Consumer advisory must include disclosure and reminder. CDI - Menu update request was sent to the corporate office with an updated consumer advisory that includes "This item may be served raw or undercooked.

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
notedCode 3-304.14(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B); Damp/wet cloths were stored on the drainboard of the dish machine. Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. CDI- Wet wiping cloths were removed.

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 3-304.12 (C )Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (C ); Core; Knives were stored between the prep cooler and a prep table. Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. CDI- Knives were removed; cleaned; and put on a clean portion of equipment.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; The pre-rinse sprayer leaks continuously at the three compartment sink. Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Text messages provided showing that a part has been orders.

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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core; The drain plug is missing from the trash dumpster. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Landlord notified by email during inspection.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 12, 2026 · Original Source

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