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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Campo Azul Mexican Kitchen

7320 Buffaloe Rd

Last inspected Oct 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Campo Azul Mexican Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 96” (official score 96).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 6 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Oct 8, 2026 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Campo Azul Mexican Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 8, 2026.

The full inspection history

1 inspection

1 - Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11; Priority Foundation; Observed multiple utensils that were deemed clean with food debris on them and stickers on metal pans.- EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch.- CDI; items moved to be cleaned and stickers will be 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 3-501.14Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14; Priority; Observed beans that were prepared and started cooling around 11am and were only at 100 degrees F.- Cooked TCS FOOD shall be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 135F to 41F or less within a total of 6 hours.- CDI; more ice was added to the food and placed in freezer for faster 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 3-603.11Food temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

3-603.11; Priority Foundation; Consumer advisory was missing the reminder and one item was missing the asterisk.- Consumer Advisory REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items; written information is available upon request; or (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS; POULTRY; seafood; shellfish; or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS; POULTRY; seafood; shellfish; or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; especially if you have certain medical conditions.- Not corrected during inspection. Please contact EHS once menu is revised.

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Observed sanitizer bucket below 50ppm and found one cloth on counter.- Cloths in use for wiping surfaces shall be held in between uses in a chemical sanitizing solution at the proper concentration. (50-200ppm/ Chlor).- CDI; sanitizer was remade to proper concentration

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 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; Observed knives being stored in between equipment in the cracks that is not easily cleanable.- In use utensils shall be stored in a clean; dry location or another approved method.- CDI; knives were removed from in between 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 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; Observed one torn gasket on the main prep top unit.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please repair gasket.

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, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

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