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Cambria Hotel Food And Beverage

300 Airgate Dr

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 13, 2026

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; No certified Food Protection Manager present. Must have at least one CFPM on site at all hours of operation. EHS recommends multiple employees obtain this certification. Obtain Serv Safe Food Protection Manager certification(s).

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 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels available at the handwashing sink closest to the 3-comp. sink. All handwashing sinks shall be provided with a hand drying device. CDI - Towels provided.

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 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; A carton of whole milk holding above 41 F in the self-service glass display cooler. Refer to temperature chart. TCS (Time/Temp. Control for Safety) foods shall maintain 41 F or below. CDI - Milk moved to tall reach-in cooler in kitchen to cool rapidly.

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 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Multiple boxes of food stored on the floor. Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor; and in areas where it is not exposed to splash or other contamination.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
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; Sheets of ice present inside of the self-service glass cooler. Equipment shall be in good repair and proper adjustment. Remove ice buildup and if ice buildup persists; contact a technician for evaluation.

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
majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; No chlorine test strips available to measure the concentration of sanitizer for the dishwashing machine. Additionally; the Quat test strips (used for testing the sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink dispenser) are water damaged/discolored; rendering them inadequate for use. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. VR - EHS will verify test strips have been obtained.

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 13, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 24, 2025

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 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; No certified Food Protection Manager present. Must have at least one CFPM on site at all hours of operation. EHS recommends multiple employees obtain this certification. Obtain Serv Safe Food Protection Manager certification(s).

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 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; No thermometer with a suitable probe available for taking temperatures of food. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. VR - EHS will return to ensure a working food thermometer has been obtained.

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 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Multiple boxes of food stored on the floor. Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor; and in areas where it is not exposed to splash or other contamination.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; No chlorine test strips available to measure the concentration of sanitizer for the dishwashing machine. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. VR - EHS will return to ensure chlorine test strips have been obtained.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Ceiling tiles above the hot box are stained and appear to be water damaged. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Replace ceiling tiles; and if stains/water damage continue have the repairs made.

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 24, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 4, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · 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; No certified Food Protection Manager present. Must have at least one CFPM on site at all hours of operation. EHS recommends multiple employees obtain this certification. Obtain Serv Safe Food Protection Manager certification(s).

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-C)&(E)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

2-201.11(A-C)&(E); Priority; No employee health policy available for review. Employees shall be knowledgeable of food-borne illnesses; their associated symptoms; and when not to report to work/be excluded. CDI - Health policy provided. Print and have all employees review and sign.

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 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Recently cut melon (two trays) and recently prepared hash browns cooling in large portions and wrapped tightly with plastic wrap. Cool foods by using small/thin portions and by loosely covering to allow for adequate air flow. CDI - Plastic wrap loosened on foods. Hash browns moved to cool rapidly in the reach-in freezer.

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 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; A dead bug present in a pan in the flip top prep cooler (cooler not actively in-use). Pan moved for thorough cleaning. Dead bugs present in light fixtures in the kitchen. The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents & other pests. Their presence shall be controlled by routinely inspecting incoming food shipments and supplies; the premises; eliminating harborage conditions; and using trapping devices or other means. Increase pest control measures.

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 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; No chlorine test strips available to measure the concentration of sanitizer for the dishwashing machine. Additionally; the Quat test strips (used for testing the sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink dispenser) are water damaged/discolored; rendering them inadequate for use. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. CDI - PIC ordered chlorine and quat test strips. PIC will send EHS a photo once received.

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)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Microwave interiors and the flip top prep cooler soiled with food and debris. Surfaces of equipment shall be free of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean these areas and maintain them; even if coolers are not in use.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Ceiling tiles above the hot box are stained and appear to be water damaged. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Replace ceiling tiles; and if stains/water damage continue have the repairs made.

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 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; Employee food stored above facility food in the reach-in cooler. Employee items shall be stored in a designated area to prevent contamination. EHS recommends storing employee food at the bottom of the cooler; so that there is no potential for contamination; and labeling the food for designation.

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, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 26, 2024

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

majorCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; Both handwashing sinks in the kitchen are missing paper towels. Each individual sink/group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual; disposable towels; A heated-air drying device; or other approved hand-drying provision. CDI - Paper towels added to handwashing sinks.

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 4-702.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-702.11; Priority; Observed a food employee using soap and water to clean containers and utensils; then setting aside to air dry without sanitizing. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. CDI - PIC spoke to food employee to had items sanitized. REHS strongly recommends more training on proper procedures of cleaning and sanitizing utensils and containers.

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
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; A container of precooked omelets in the refrigerator was holding above 41F; see table above. TCS (time/temp control for safety) foods in cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI - Omelets moved into freezer for rapid cooling.

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 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; A food thermometer could not be located during the inspection. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use and ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures as specified in the NC Food Code. Acquire small-diameter probe food thermometer; follow-up by 3/07/2024.

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
criticalCode 3-306.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-306.11; Priority; The current sneeze guard configuration is angled to not provide effective protection for the foods on the breakfast bar. Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter; service line; or salad bar food guards; display cased; or other effective means. CDI - Sneeze guards scheduled with maintenance to be angled to provide effective protection.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Observed the prep cooler; lowboy cooler; and microwave in need of cleaning. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be free of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean these areas and maintain clean; even if coolers are not in use.

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 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; Observed employee's personal food items stored above establishment foods in a refrigerator. Areas designated for employees to eat; drink; and use tobacco shall be located so that food; equipment; linens; and single-service articles shall be protected from contamination. Move employee foods to a different location; where no contamination may occur.

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, Feb 26, 2024 · Original Source

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