Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Cilantro Indian Cafe'

Name: Cilantro Indian Cafe'
Address: 107 Edinburgh South Dr, Wake County, NC

107 Edinburgh South Dr

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98

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

The full inspection history

6 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 15, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14 When to Wash (P) Food prep employee observed wiping counters and apron with gloved hands then returning to food prep without washing hands or changing gloves. (I) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. PIC under direction of EHS redirected food prep employee to wash their hands and put on fresh gloves. ***CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION (CDI)***

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.

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices - Functionality (C) Lowboy cooler was not equipped with a temperature measuring device. Provide and position correctly an air thermometer in cold holding equipment. PIC stated kitchen was recently detail cleaned and thermometers were moved. PIC replaced thermometers.

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, May 15, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 6, 2025

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 7, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; Observed a cook with long hair and no hair restraint reheating food for service. Food employees shall wear effective hair restraints such as hats or hairnets to prevent hair from contacting exposed food or clean equipment. Obtain a hat or hairnet for all food employees.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy 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; Gaskets on reach-in unit at the makeline are torn in the corners. Coated metal shelving inside the reach-in unit at the makeline is peeling and rusting. Coating pieces may contaminate food and rusting prevents effective cleaning. The bottom shelf of the metal storage unit in the warewashing area is also rusting. Equipment shall be kept in good repair so that it is easily cleanable. Replace affected shelving and gaskets. Full point may be taken for repeat violations. This item was marked out on the last inspection for a rusting metal cart that has since been replaced.

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; The metal frame below fans in the walk-in cooler has dust and debris build-up. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency of this area. All other surfaces observed clean. Full point not taken.

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 7, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 22, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; A stack of single-use food trays was observed on the floor and outside of its packaging in the upstairs storage room. Single-use articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used and stored at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI- articles moved to an appropriate location.

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

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; A metal storage cart in the warewashing area was observed rusting. Equipment shall be kept in good repair and so that it is easily cleanable. Replace cart. No point taken today.

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; The fan cover in the walk-in cooler was observed with a brown residue and there is dust on the edges of the fan box. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Increase 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.

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minorCode 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11; Core; One of the three lights in the walk-in cooler is not working or is burnt out. At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor; in walk-in refrigeration units shall be provided. Replace light. No point taken today.

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, Aug 22, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 24, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 24, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 19, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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; A metal push cart in the warewashing area was observed rusting. This is a cleanability issue. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Replace push cart.

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, Jan 19, 2024 · Original Source