Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Las Rositas

Name: Las Rositas
Address: 207 N Arendell Ave, Wake County, NC

207 N Arendell Ave

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 19, 2026

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Core - Noted opened/ exposed containers of food and prepared beverages left uncovered in the reach-in coolers. Unless actively cooling; foods in storage shall be kept covered. Cover foods/beverages as required. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P) Observed a carton of raw shelled eggs stored above ready-to-food items in the prep cooler. Keep raw protein separated and stored below ready-to-eat food items to avoid the risk cross contamination. CDI- Items rearranged.

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

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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 items (see chart above) that were above 41 degrees F.- TCS foods that are being stored for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or less.- CDI- PIC iced down noted food items and adjusted the temperature on noted unit.

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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criticalCode —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 prep cooler is leaking. Also noted gaskets damaged and no longer fit-to-frame for main prep cooler unit. 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.

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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 - Observed soiled equipment door handles; a few shelves and backsides of equipment door handles. Old stickers/residues were on exteriors of several food containers/utensils...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment above; and remove all old stickers and residues.

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 6-501.12 Detail cleaning needed for the hard to reach floor spaces underneath equipment. FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Detail cleaning needed for the hard to reach floor spaces underneath equipment. 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.

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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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 19, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 11, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Several plastic containers stored clean had some food debris on them. CDI: Placed in dish washing area for rewashing.

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 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Deep container of cooked beef inside refrigerator since 8am is at 56F at 1:30pm. CDI: PIC put container inside freezer to cool down faster.

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notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P); Maintain Chlorine sanitizer at correct concentration 50-100ppm. Chlorine sanitizer over 200ppms. CDI: Corrected to 100ppm. Repeat.

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.

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notedCode 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pansFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans; rapid cooling equipment; large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf; Cooling of beef and other items inside deep metal containers. CDI: Beef was the only items currently cooling at was placed inside freezer to cool down faster. .

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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; One make line not working and leaking refrigerator. Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition. Repeat.

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; The tiles throughout are rough in some patches; and some of the places that have tiles are broken or have grout missing.- Physical facilities shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition. The owner has been slowly replacing broken floors. Repeat. 6-501.12; Core; Cleaning needed of floors and walls throughout kitchen. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Repeat.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 13, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P); Maintain Chlorine sanitizer at correct concentration 50-100ppm. Chlorine sanitizer over 200ppms. CDI: Corrected to 100ppm.

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.

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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; One make line not working and leaking refrigerator. Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition. Repeat.

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

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 13, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 20, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed multiple pots that were deemed clean with food debris still on them.- Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.- CDI; items were moved to be washed.

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 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; Observed live roaches throughout kitchen.- Facility shall be kept free of insects; rodents; or other pests.- Please contact pest control to assist with the problem.

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.

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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; The gaskets on the 3 door prep unit is torn and needs replaced.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace the gasket.

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; The tiles throughout are rough in some patches; and some of the places that have tiles are broken or have grout missing.- Physical facilities shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please repair the items listed. The owner has been slowly replacing broken floors. 6-501.12; Core; The walls throughout have some food splash on them and need cleaning.- Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.- Please clean walls.

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 20, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 9, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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; The gaskets on the 3 door prep unit is torn and needs replaced.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace the gasket.

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; The tiles throughout are rough in some patches; and some of the places that have tiles are broken or have grout missing.- Physical facilities shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please repair the items listed.; 6-501.12; Core; The walls throughout have some food splash on them and need cleaning.- Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.- Please clean walls.

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 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 10, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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; Observed one box of paper cups being stored on the floor.- Single service items shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.- CDI; cups were moved to a table

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.

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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; The gasket on the stand up cooler has a small tear in it and needs replaced.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace the gasket.

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

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 10, 2024 · Original Source