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Habibi Grill

Name: Habibi Grill
Address: 1007 Method Rd, Wake County, NC

1007 Method Rd

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 6, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) The PIC must be a certified food protection manager. PIC available for todays inspection was not a certified food protection manager.

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 6-301.11 Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquidHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11 Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid; powder; or bar soap. (Pf): Soap empty at handwashing sink dispenser near cook like. CDI: Soap replaced at inspectors request.

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

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Ground lamb observed stored over whole muscle beef kabab skewers inside reach-in cooler. CDI: Lamb rotated according to final cook storage chart located on cooler door from previous inspection.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insectsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Observed an excessive amount of flies in main kitchen area. Several fly trap streamers are hanging around kitchen but many live flies still remain.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

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; Very heavy soot/ash build-up observed on hood ventilation system over open fire grill station.

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 5-501.115 Dumpster corrals and garbage storage areas shall be maintained free of unnecessary itemsFacility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115 Dumpster corrals and garbage storage areas shall be maintained free of unnecessary items; such has unused equipment; and clean. Several large items lingering behind dumpsters such as pallets and old equipment.

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 6, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 5, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -(Pf): Table mounted can opener is heavily soiled. CDI: Can opener taken to be disassembled and cleaned 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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Several floor tiles are damaged; broken; or missing inside main kitchen area. Repair broken flooring to restore a cleanable surface. 6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Ceiling tiles are soiled in main kitchen area.

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 5, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 27, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insectsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Several flies observed in main kitchen area.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

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; Hood ventilation system over grill station is in need of thorough cleaning. Very heavy build-up observed on hood ventilation system. Zero taken due to cleaning being scheduled prior to 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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Several floor tiles are damaged; broken; or missing inside main kitchen area. Repair broken flooring to restore a cleanable surface.

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, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 11, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing (Pf): Steel wool observed stored inside main kitchen area handwashing sinkHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing (Pf): Steel wool observed stored inside main kitchen area handwashing sink; and a wet wiping cloth stored wadded up on front of house handwashing sink. CDI: Items removed from handsinks.

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

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. (P): Fully cooked rice inside small rice cooker near grill station holding at 79F. CDI: Rice voluntarily 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 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. EC Wall found several pieces of equipment and utensils as well as miscellaneous personal items stored outside in a make-shift storage space covered with a trap and pieces of wooden fencing. Several items are stored crammed against a live tree inside the storage space. Items located in this space are not protected from the elements and several pieces of equipment are being stored on the floor on carboard flooring laid over gravel. Please have this area cleaned out - only store equipment/utensils that are not related to food or food service in this area.

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 4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a cleanEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. EC Wall found several boxes of single-service items as well as miscellaneous personal items stored outside in a make-shift storage space covered with a tarp and pieces of wooden fencing. Several items are stored crammed against a live tree inside the storage space. Items located in this space are not protected from the elements and several boxes are being stored on the ground on carboard flooring laid over gravel. Please have this area cleaned out - only store equipment/utensils that are not related to food or food service in this area.

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

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Hood ventilation system over grill station is in need of thorough cleaning. Build-up observed on shelving inside walk-in cooler/freeze and black build-up on reach-in cooler fan guards. Maintain equipment 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

notedCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C): Outside dumpster is missing a drain plug. Please contact company to have plug replaced.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Several floor tiles are damaged; broken; or missing inside main kitchen area. Repair broken flooring to restore a cleanable surface.

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 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 12, 2024

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Several floor tiles are damaged; broken. Replace broken tiles to restore a cleanable; continuous surface.

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 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes and lettuce inside reach-in cooler. Store raw shell eggs below; separate from vegetables and ready-to-eat food. CDI: Eggs moved to the bottom of cooler.

In plain English

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

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minorCode —Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Few boxes of food items were stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Food shall be stored at least 6-inches above the floor. CDI: Food items moved to a lifted pallet.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

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 the door of the 3 door refrigerator are torn/frayed. Heat strip appears to be broken on walk-in freezer door. Maintain equipment 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.

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; Hood ventilation system over grill station is in need of thorough cleaning. Ice build-up on door of walk-in freezer. Maintain equipment 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

minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C): Outside dumpster is missing a drain plug. Please contact company to have plug replaced.

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, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 5, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Food Preparation Tables are not clean with a lot of build up along back surfaces and underneath items stored on the tables. Move equipment and miscellaneous items to the shelf below the table. Clean under the powercord (remove plastic wrap from the cord). Use detergent and scrub pad to thoroughly clean preparation surfaces; rinse and apply sanitizer. Cleaning started 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

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; Provolone Cheese Slices 50F are stored in the top of the makeline refrigerator on top of portion cups. Monitor the cheese temperature. Maintain cheese at 41F and colder. Do not store portion cups under the cheese and keep cheese below the fill line marked on the pan. Consider keeping a cover/lid on the cheese. Cheese was moved to the bottom portion of the refrigerator today to cool.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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; Gaskets on the door of the 3 door refrigerator are damaged. Mixer; Waring blender has electrical tape; water flows from the dish machine onto the floor. Maintain equipment 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.

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; Inside upright freezer; remove laser film from the upper portion and lower portion of the 2 door refrigerator; remove dust and build up from the fans inside the 3 door refrigerator; clean the microwave; ticket holder; shelf under grill press. Maintain equipment 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

minorCode 5-501.116Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.116; Core; Large trash can in the kitchen is not clean; especially with debris trapped in the handle. Effective cleaning of the trash can is needed. Maintain handle free of soil and buildup.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Floor tiles are damaged; broken. Replace broken tiles to restore a cleanable; continuous surface.

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 5, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 27, 2023

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Covered pan of raw shrimp and carton of eggs are stored in the refrigerator on the right above lettuce; diced tomato and cucumber. Store raw shrimp and eggs below; separate from vegetables and ready-to-eat food. We looked at the storage order sign today and moved the shrimp and eggs to the refrigerator on the left where other raw meats and raw chicken are stored; following guidance in the posted sticker signs.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 4-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114; Priority; Dish Machine is not sanitizing. Chlorine is not rinsing at the end of multiple cycles. Use Test Strips to verify dish machine is sanitizing. Dish machine is leased so repair was requested.

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)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Tomato Sauce 83 degrees F in 3rd kettle. Other soups are hot as required. Reheat soup and sauces to 165F and hold above 135F. Tomato Sauce was reheated on the stove to 177F and put back into the kettle for hot holding.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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; Refrigerator Handle on the make-line refrigerator is badly broken. Replacement is needed. Maintain equipment in good condition; that is smooth & cleanable (and safe for employees to contact). discussed 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

majorCode 4-501.110Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.110; Priority Foundation; Dish Machine is not washing hot enough. Fourth run washed at 114 degrees F. Dish machine is required to wash at a minimum of 120F. Monitor the displayed temperature on the front and take action if unit is not hot enough. After running it several times and draining the water; dish machine exceeded 120F.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Replace cracked floor tiles. Repair areas of the wall (primarily painted brown) that are damaged to restore a washable finish. ; 6-501.114; Core; Remove unused / unnecessary items from the back area.

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, Nov 27, 2023 · Original Source