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Complex Brew

500 S Salisbury St

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 29, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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; Ice machine with black microbial film buildup along inner back wall; not currently in direct contact with ice below. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas.

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 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16; Core; Mop not hung to dry; sitting down in mop sink. After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies. Hang mops to dry after use; floppy mop head side down; so draining into service sink drain. CDI- Mop hung to dry 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 18, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16; Core; Mop not hung to dry. After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies. Hang mops to dry after use; floppy mop head side down; so draining into service sink drain. CDI- Mop hung to dry 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 2-103.11(O)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

2-103.11(O); Priority Foundation; PIC unable to locate Employee Health Policy. Newly permitted facility. The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD. CDI- Employee Health Policy provided 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 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority Foundation; PIC does not currently have written procedures available to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Newly permitted facility. CDI- Written procedures and educational material provided to PIC.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Multiple bottles of chemicals stored up on shelf above clean dish storage at 3-comp sink. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be stored so they can not contaminate FOOD; EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES by Separating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS by spacing or partitioning; and Locating the POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS in an area that is not above FOOD; EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. CDI- Chemicals moved during inspection.

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
notedCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; Labeling missing on spices and squeeze bottles of food ingredients. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. Add labeling to these items.

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Damp wiping cloth left out on counter with no sanitizer bucket made to return it to. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the required concentration (50-200ppm chlorine; or 200-400ppm quat). CDI- Cloth returned to laundry.

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 5-501.16Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.16; Core; Handwashing sink lacking a trash can in back 3-comp sink area. If disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories; a waste receptacle shall be located at each lavatory. Ensure each handwashing station has a trash can; that is not so large as to block access to the sink.

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, Oct 18, 2024 · Original Source

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