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Divots Grill

180 Jake May Dr

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

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 8, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Upper interiors of ice machine had pink and black mold build-up...Equipment such as ice machines shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent soil or mold build-up...Increase ice machine cleaning frequency. Follow ice machine's instructions on how to properly cleanand sanitize it. 4-601.11 (A) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (Pf)- Noted soiled containers and utensils stored as being clean above the 3 compartment sink. Ensure all utensils are clean to sight and touch. CDI- Noted items taken back to dishpit.

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)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Observed multiple items (see chart above) that were above 41 degrees F.- TCS foods stored for cold holdingshall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or less. Further investigation determined the prep cooler and reach in cooler were no longer working. VR - EHS shall conduct verification by July 10th to verify progress for repairs to

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.

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notedCode 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expiredFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

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; Noted container of pimiento cheese were dated for 6/22 in the refrigerator. Ensure TCS items are held no longer than 7 days past their date marking label. CDI: Items discarded.

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.

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minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)- Noted both the main reach in cooler and prep cooler are not no longer working. According PIC technician currently working on repairs. Ensure all equipment is maintained in good repair.

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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notedCode 4-501.14 Noted basins of 3 compartment sink need detail cleaning. Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Noted basins of 3 compartment sink need detail cleaning. Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment; utensils; raw food; etc. shall be cleaned before use; throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils; and at least every 24 hours if used.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; The freezer in the back has a lot of black residue buildup all around it. Detail cleaning also needed for the storage racks throughout the facility as well. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at the frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.- Please clean the freezer.

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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C)- Detail cleaning needed for hard to reach floor spaces. Particulary behind the mobile prep carts and prep cooler units. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Increase frequency cleaning.

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, Jul 8, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 10, 2025

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -PHandwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P; Employee observed touching head with gloved hands and then proceeding to touch food with gloved hands. CDI: Gloves removed and hands washed.

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.

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notedCode 3-403.11 (A)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Inspector’s notes

3-403.11 (A);(D) Reheat all TCS foods to 165F within 2 hours if food is to be hot held until service. -P; Chili sitting on grill being reheated since 8am 120F. CDI: PIC reheated chili to 170F.

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 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -PFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P; Sausage cooked since 8am sitting on counter at 79F. CDI: Sausage discarded.

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 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -PfFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf; Tomatoes; Slaw; C. Salad on make line as well as ham; hot dogs and turkey inside refrigerator not date marked. CDI: Items discarded. Repeat. 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; Slaw and chili inside refrigerator past 7 day date marking. CDI: Items discarded.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 24, 2024

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 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; The CFPM on duty has a certificate that just expired a couple weeks before arrival and is in the process of obtaining a new one.- The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM.- Please make sure to get certificate renewed

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
minorCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Upper interiors of ice machine had pink and black mold build-up...Equipment such as ice machines shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent soil or mold build-up...Increase ice machine cleaning frequency. Follow ice machine's instructions on how to properly cleanand sanitize it.

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; Observed multiple items (see chart above) that were above 41 degrees F.- TCS foods stored for cold holdingshall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or less.- CDI; unit turned down. Items moved where needed.; Corrected During Inspection

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
minorCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; The containers of spices on the counters do not have a label.- Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta; 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.- Please label spices once removed from bulk

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
majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; No sanitizer test strips during inspection.- A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration inMG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided.- CDI; strips were ordered during inspection.; Corrected 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
minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; The freezer in the back has a lot of black residue buildup all around it.- Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at the frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.- Please clean the freezer.

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, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 15, 2024

Score 94

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

6 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 ANSI accredited program. CDI: Staff is enrolled in a ServeSafe class for March 4th of this year.

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 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Several boxes blocking only handwashing sink in kitchen. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. CDI: Boxes moved. No points taken.

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 4-703.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-703.11; Priority; Observed multi-use dishes inside 3-compartment sink basin of sanitizer with a 0ppm concentration. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in chemical manual or mechanical operations at the concentration listed on the EPA registered label. CDI: Sanitize hand mixed by EHS during inspection. EHS demonstrated to staff what 50 - 200ppm looks like on their test strips.

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 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Opened package of ham and zip lock of cooked chicken from the previous day did not have the corresponding date markings. Previously frozen pulled pork was not updated with date of thaw inside reach-in cooler. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous foods that are kept more than 24 hours shall have date markings. CDI: Date markings added during inspection.

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
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); Core; Catering equipment and boxes of single-service items stored on the floor inside upstairs storage room. Equipment and utensils; laundered linens; and single-service items shall be stored at least 6-inches above the floor.

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 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Grease build-up on hood ventilation system. Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean.

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 15, 2024 · Original Source

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