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Brixx Wood Fired Pizza

1111 Parkside Main St.

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

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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Apr 6, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumptionContamination

Official wording

Food in good condition; safe & unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption; unadulterated and honestly presented (P) Two containers of onions near back prep sinks were visibly adulterated with black and green residues. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded onions.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (C) All soda nozzles had dark black residues. Ice makers and beverage dispensers shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. CDI: Clean nozzles more frequently. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch (Pf) Slicer was soiled with accumulations of food debris. CDI: Slicer cleaned during inspection.

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.

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notedCode 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) 5 trays of chicken were cooling on a speed rack outside of the walk-in cooler at 72-76F. Food shall be cooled using shallow pansFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) 5 trays of chicken were cooling on a speed rack outside of the walk-in cooler at 72-76F. Food shall be cooled using shallow pans; separated into smaller portions; using rapid cooling equipment; by stirring the food placed in an ice bath; using containers that facilitate heat transfer; or adding ice as an ingredient. CDI: Food employee placed the trays of chicken into the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool to 70F. Food should be cooled from 135F to 41F within 6 hours and from 135F to 70F within 2 hours.

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.

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notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Plant food properly cooked for hot holding

Inspector’s notes

3-401.13 Cook plant food to a minimum of 135F when the food will be moved to hot holding (Pf) Two containers of tomato sauce were cooked to a temperature of 70-94 when placed into hot holding. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded sauce and prepared new sauce.

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.

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notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Grouting on floor around make-lines had accumulations of food and black debris. Walls and floors in kitchen were soiled with food and other debris. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Clean floor.

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.

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

1 - Inspection

Sep 15, 2025

Score 91

Official score: 91 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) A certified food protection manager was not present during inspection. A 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. Acquire a food protection manager certification. List of ANSI-approved programs: 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 —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Handwashing sink near dry storage did not have handwashing signage. CDI: REHS provided signage to PIC.

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.

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notedCode 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (C) All soda nozzles had dark black residues. Ice makers and beverage dispensers shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. CDI: Clean nozzles more frequently. Repeat violation. Full-points deducted. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize (P) Dish machine had a concentration of 0 PPM chlorine. Sanitizing solution dispensing line was pierced and actively leaking during inspection. Chlorine shall have a concentration of 50-200 PPM. CDI: Facility will use 3-compartment sink for sanitizing until dish machine is serviced and tested. Repeat violation. Full-points deducted. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch (Pf) Multiple metal and plastic containersCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (C) All soda nozzles had dark black residues. Ice makers and beverage dispensers shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. CDI: Clean nozzles more frequently. Repeat violation. Full-points deducted. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize (P) Dish machine had a concentration of 0 PPM chlorine. Sanitizing solution dispensing line was pierced and actively leaking during inspection. Chlorine shall have a concentration of 50-200 PPM. CDI: Facility will use 3-compartment sink for sanitizing until dish machine is serviced and tested. Repeat violation. Full-points deducted. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch (Pf) Multiple metal and plastic containers; stored as clean; were soiled with food and sticker residues. CDI: Equipment was sent to dish area for further cleaning.

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 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P) Garbanzo beans (9/7); spinach dip (9/8); and tomato sauce (9/7) were maintained beyond 7 days within walk-in cooler. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be discarded within 7 days of preparation with day one beginning on the day of preparation. CDI: Food maintained beyond 7 days was voluntarily discarded by PIC. Day 1 begins on the date of preparation; therefore; food prepared on 9/8 should be discarded on 9/14.

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.

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notedCode 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) 5 trays of chicken were cooling on a speed rack outside of the walk-in cooler at 90F for around one hour. Food shall be cooled using shallow pansFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) 5 trays of chicken were cooling on a speed rack outside of the walk-in cooler at 90F for around one hour. Food shall be cooled using shallow pans; separated into smaller portions; using rapid cooling equipment; by stirring the food placed in an ice bath; using containers that facilitate heat transfer; or adding ice as an ingredient. CDI: Food employee placed the trays of chicken into the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool to 70F. Food should be cooled from 135F to 41F within 6 hours and from 135F to 70F within 2 hours.

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.

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notedCode 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C) Top of dish machine was soiled with accumulations of food debris. Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function and at least every 24 hours if used. Clean dish machine. Repeat violation. Full points deducted.

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 4-601.11 (B) and (C) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Make-line prep coolers were soiled with black residues along seal. Interior of reach-in freezer was soiled with food accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean areas listed. Repeat violation. Half-points deducted due to improvements in cleaning from previous inspection.

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, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 17, 2025

Score 93.5

Official score: 93.5 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.11 Handwashing CleanserHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (Pf) Soap was missing from back handwashing sink and make-line handwashing sink. Each set of handwashing sinks shall be supplied with handwashing cleanser. CDI: Hand soap was added to both handwashing sinks. 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) Dish machine handwashing sink was blocked by a food cart. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained accessible. CDI: Cart was relocated.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (C) All soda nozzles had dark black residues. Ice makers and beverage dispensers shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. CDI: Nozzles were removed and sent for cleaning during inspection. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize (P) Dish machine had a concentration of 0 PPM chlorine. Chlorine shall have a concentration of 50-200 PPM. CDI: Chlorine was replaced by PIC and primed by REHS. Chlorine tested at 100 PPM.

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 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) All temperature controlled for safety foods within walk-in cooler were maintained above 41F. PIC stated that the walk-in cooler and ice machine were being repaired for an hour at 1:00 PM. Ambient temperature of cooler was 38F. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI: Food was allowed to cool within cooler with lids removed. REHS verified that walk-in cooler ambient temperature was still below 41F prior to leaving. Cooked onions began cooling from 45F to 43F during visit.

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 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P) Garbanzo beans (3/04); black beans (3/08); and pasta noodles (3/08) were maintained beyond 7 days. Two containers of pasta were not labeled with the dates of preparation. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be discarded within 7 days of preparation. CDI: Food maintained beyond 7 days was voluntarily discarded by PIC. Pasta was labeled with date of preparation (3/15).

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.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Pizza prep cooler door was heavily dented and damaged on the interior. 3-compartment sink stopper was broken and could not stop flow of sanitizer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Repair items noted.

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 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C) Top of dish machine was soiled with accumulations of food debris. Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function and at least every 24 hours if used. Clean dish machine.

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 4-601.11 (B) and (C) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Gaskets on prep coolers were soiled with food debris. Interior of reach-in freezer was soiled with food accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean areas listed.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Drain plug was missing from dumpster. Replace drain plug.

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.

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notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Floor in left walk-in cooler was soiled with accumulations of black debris. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Clean floor.

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, Mar 17, 2025 · Original Source

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