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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Bellow Butcher

8 N Main St

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 11, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf)- Noted various items blocking the handwashing sink located across from the 3 compartment sink. Ensure all handwashing sinks are accessible at all times. CDI- items removed during inspection.

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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.

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notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P)- Observed a carton of raw shelled eggs stored below cuts of raw meat in the rear reach-in cooler unit. Raw foods shall be separated from cooked/ready-to-eat foods. Raw foods shall be separated based on species and final cook temperatures. CDI-All units rearranged. CDI- Items rearranged.

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notedCode 3-502.12 Reduced Oxygen PackagingOther

Official wording

Compliance with variance; specialized process; reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan

Inspector’s notes

3-502.12 Reduced Oxygen Packaging; Criteria (P) (Pf)- Noted cuts of raw meat vacuum packaged in house and sold via retail in the reach in freezer unit. A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall obtain a VARIANCE from the NCDHHS before: Pf (A) Smoking FOOD as a method of FOOD preservation rather than as a method of flavor enhancement; Pf (B) Curing FOOD; Pf (C) Using FOOD ADDITIVES or adding components such as vinegar: Pf (1) As a method of FOOD preservation rather than as a method of flavor enhancement; Pf or (2) To render a FOOD so that it is not a TCS FOOD; Pf (D) Packaging FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method except as specified under sec. CDI- Items removed from retail; HACCP application provided via email during time of inspection. PIC understands that he cannot sell ROP cuts of meat without obtaining a HACCP approval first.

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minorCode 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C)- The cutting boards throughout the prep kitchen are deeply scratched and scored. Cutting Surfaces Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZEDCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C)- The cutting boards throughout the prep kitchen are deeply scratched and scored. Cutting Surfaces Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED; or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

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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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 6, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Metal and plastic containers stored clean had sticker residue and some food debris on them. CDI: Placed in dish washing area for rewashing.

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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.

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minorCode 4-903.11 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A); (B); and (D) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C); Clean utensils shall be stored in a self draining position that allows air drying. Wet stacking dishes.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source

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