GOOD INFORMATION. BETTER PEACE OF MIND.Español · Always free. No signup required.

Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Char-Grill

4617 Atlantic Ave

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

Score 94.5

Get the next inspection, free.

We'll email you when Char-Grill has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

No account needed. Unsubscribe at any time.

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

The full inspection history

3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 9, 2026

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (E) Surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD shall be cleaned:(1) At any time when contamination may have occurred - Soda machine: Observed water stain accumulation on the soda nozzlesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (E) Surfaces of UTENSILS and EQUIPMENT contacting FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD shall be cleaned:(1) At any time when contamination may have occurred - Soda machine: Observed water stain accumulation on the soda nozzles; which need cleaning. Discussed the matter with the Person In Charge (PIC). Repeat. - Observed accumulation on the bottom of the container that stored the ice scoop. Corrected during inspection (CDI); the ice scoop container was cleaned.

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 (TCS) FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Standing cooler: observed multiple containers of sliced tomato and chopped lettuce stored on the front roll located near the cooler door with the temperature above 41F. CDI - the containers of sliced tomato and chopped lettuce were restored in the walk-in cooler to cool them down.

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 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired; if it is not been labeled; or if the label is incorrect. -P - Walk-in cooler: Observed a bag of commercially precooked chicken stored with no date mark. PIC stated the precooked chicken had been pulled from the freezer to thaw in the walk-in cooler since yesterday. CDI - the precooked chicken date marked indicating yesterday. First observation; no point at this time.

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 4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that coolingFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

4-301.11 Provide equipment in number and capacity so that cooling; heating; and holding temperatures are achieved. -Pf - Observed the sliced tomato and chopped lettuce in a cooling process inside a standing cooler that may not have adequate capacity to cool TCS food. CDI - the tomato and lettuce involved were restored in the walk-in cooler. See line 22.

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 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oilsFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils; spices; salts; flour; sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. - Observed sugar in a working container with no label. Discussed the matter with PIC.

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 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splashCleaning 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. 4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash; spillage; or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT; nonabsorbent; and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges; projections; and crevices; and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. - Observed walk-in cooler cove baseboard(black board) came off. - Observed absorbent-unsealed wood material used as a shelf in the employee restroom. Discussed the matter with the PIC.

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 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinksCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks; toilets and urinals clean. - Employee restroom observed accumulation at the handwashing sink and toilet water tank. Discussed the matter with PIC.

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 5-501.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.11; Core - Grease dumpster is stored on plastic base/platform that is not easy to clean; and significant grease was accumulated on it...Outdoor refuse; recyclables and grease shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall smooth; durable and sloped to drain...Place grease dumpster on asphalt to make it easier to clean around it.

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
notedCode 6-501.11 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Floors; walls; and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. - Observed the cove baseboard tiles came off at the walk-in cooler wall near the handsink. Discussed the matter with PIC.

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, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 17, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-201.11 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

2-201.11 (A); B); (C); and (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder; Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (P) PIC could not locate an employee health policy or list all foodborne illnesses/symptoms. Employees are required to have access to information regarding the top foodborne illnesses; their symptoms; and when to stay home from work. CDI- Employee health policy was emailed to PIC

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 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - FrequencyCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency; Soda nozzles had some buildup on their surfaces. Food contact surfaces of equipment such as soda nozzles and ice bins shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. EHS removed majority of debris with alcohol swab. Please clean items more thoroughly.

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 3-501.19Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19; Priority Foundation; REPEAT; Containers of cut lettuce and cut tomatoes were put on shelf by cooking line and cole slaw was in cold hold unit; but these were not time marked on white erase board; as stated in time as a public health control (TPHC) written procedures posted in establishment for these foods...TCS* foods using TPHC shall be marked to indicate the time that food is placed on counter (after being removed from refrigerator)...CDI by placing time on white board of when lettuce; tomatoes; and slaw were taken out of refrigerator. Ensure food is 41F throughout entire product BEFORE placing on shelf by cooking line. Use calibrated thermometer to check food temperatures. REMEMBER - these foods MUST be maintained out of refrigerator and cannot be returned back to the refrigerator. If there is any lettuce; tomatoes and cole slaw in containers after 4 hours; the food in containers on counter must be discarded in trash. Full deductions continued due to repeats.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
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); A few clean containers were found stacked closely together while wet. After being cleaned; equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self draining position that allows for air drying;

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 17, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 16, 2024

Score 93

Official score: 93 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core - No person in charge with food protection manager certification was present during inspection...At least one supervisor/manager or person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager (CFPM) by passing a test (such as ServSafe) that is part of an accredited program...Provide a person in charge who is a CFPM and is on-site at all times during operation.

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
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 - Side areas of shake mix in vanilla hopper bins were as high as 46-50F in several places. Cole slaw (not on time control at time of inspection) was at 52F on top areas of product...Unless actively preparing or properly cooling; cold TCS* foods shall be kept at 41F or less OR use approved time as a public health control procedure...CDI by placing sign by stirring vanilla mix in hopper and placing cole slaw on time control.

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 3-501.19Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19; Priority Foundation - Containers of cut lettuce and cut tomatoes were put on shelf by cooking line and cole slaw was in cold hold unit (52F on top) but these were not time marked on white erase board; as stated in time as a public health control (TPHC) written procedures posted in establishment for these foods...TCS* foods using TPHC shall be marked to indicate the time that food is placed on counter (after being removed from refrigerator)...CDI by placing time on white board of when lettuce; tomatoes; and slaw were taken out of refrigerator. Ensure food is 41F throughout entire product BEFORE placing on shelf by cooking line. Use calibrated thermometer to check food temperatures. REMEMBER - these foods MUST be maintained out of refrigerator and cannot be returned back to the refrigerator. If there is any lettuce; tomatoes and cole slaw in containers after 4 hours; the food in containers on counter must be discarded in trash.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority - Jugs of bleach and sanitizer were stored close to onions and clean pans...Chemicals shall be stored to prevent contamination of food and clean equipment and utensils...CDI by properly storing chemicals away from food and pans.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 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 - Some wire shelves were peeling...Food service equipment shall be maintained in good repair...Replace damaged/peeling shelves with similar approved shelving.

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 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core - Sanitizing and rinse sinks and back splash of 3-comp sink were soiled...Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent recontamination of clean equipment and utensils...Increase 3-comp sink cleaning frequency.

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 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 - Some shelves (including undersides); equipment legs were soiled...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of above equipment.

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 5-501.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.11; Core - Grease dumpster is stored on plastic base/platform that is not easy to clean; and significant grease was accumulated on it...Outdoor refuse; recyclables and grease shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall smooth; durable and sloped to drain...Place grease dumpster on asphalt to make it easier to clean around it.

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
minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core - Some kitchen walls; flooring; and vent grates were soiled. Some ice was on walk-in freezer floor; ceiling and wall...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of fixtures/surfaces above; and remove accumulated ice from surfaces.; 6-501.11; Core - Some ice was accumulated on floor under walk-in freezer evaporator; and ice was accumulated on ceiling and wall. Some small holes were in walls. Walk-in cooler baseboard vinyl was detached and peeling in some areas...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Repair evaporator water/ice leaks and air leaks into freezer (causing possible ice build-up?); seal wall holes; and reattach vinyl baseboard.

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, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source

More restaurants nearby