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N.Y. Bagels Deli

7909-121 Falls Of Neuse Rd

Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 31, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The person in charge is not a certified food protection manager. 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. CDI - Two of the management staff are certified as food protection managers.

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 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority; Slicer was not in use upon inspector's arrival; there was a buildup of food crumbs debris in the groove that allows the sliced food to pass through. Employees report that slicer is used only in the morning; frequently wiped down; and is only broken down and cleaned at the end of the day. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned; and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11; throughout the day at least every 4 hours. *Ensure that slicer is being broken down and cleaned every 4 hours; especially when employees have to complete other tasks before they finish slicing all that is needed for the day.

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 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of cleaner was not labeled. Working containers of toxic/poisonous chemicals taken from bulk shall be labeled with the common name of the chemical. CDI: Degreaser was labeled. *Points not increased due to improvement in labeling.

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 3-304.14(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B); Chlorine based sanitizer tested at below 25ppm. Chlorine based sanitizer used for holding wiping cloths shall be maintained between 50-200ppm. Ensure sanitizer is made and maintained at the correct concentration. *Points not taken due to this being a different violation under the same rule.

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 4-502.13Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-502.13; Core; A single use knife (disposable knife) was stored with one of the pastries in the display case. Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. CDI- Knife was discarded. 4-903.11(C ); Core; Coffee filters were stored outside of their packaging on top of the coffee machine. Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. CDI- Coffee filters were voluntarily discarded.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; There is grit inside of the silver containers on the prep table where spreaders and serving spoons are stored; and some of the white bulk storage containers need wiping down. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Clean these areas more frequently. *Points not increased due to improvement in cleaning throughout facility.

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 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; Employee travel cups; keys; and other personal items are being stored on top of the display coolers. Areas designated for employees to eat and drink shall be located to protect food and clean utensils from contamination. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service and single-use articles can not occur. Assign a designated area at the bottom of shelving/coolers/etc. to store employee items

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, Mar 31, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 5, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The person in charge is not a certified food protection manager. 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. Ensure the person that is left in charge is 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 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Spray bottles of sanitizer were not labeled...Working containers of toxic/poisonous chemicals taken from bulk shall be labeled with the common name of the chemical. CDI: Bottles labeled.

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 3-304.14(E)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(E); Core; Buckets of sanitizer are stored on the floor in the deli/baked goods display area. Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor to prevent contamination of food; equipment; and utensils. Ensure all buckets are not coming in direct contact with the floor.

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 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Handle on prep cooler is broken and needs replacement and some of the shelving is rusting above the 3 compartment sink and chemical storage area. Equipment and components shall be maintained intact and in good repair/condition. Replace broken handle and remove rust/replace shelving.

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; More frequent cleaning is needed on exterior of equipment and on shelving throughout the facility as well as the fan guards in the walk-in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Clean these areas more frequently.

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 5-501.111Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; Core; One of the lids on the garbage dumpster is partially detached. All dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair. Request a new dumpster from your waste management company.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; The ceiling vents and surrounding tiles have a buildup of dust. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Clean the floors; walls; and ceilings on a more frequent basis.

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 5, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 17, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The person in charge is not a certified food protection manager. 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. Ensure the person that is left in charge is a certified food protection manager. CDI- Emailed PIC a website link of current accredited CFPM courses.

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 3-603.11Food temperature

Official wording

Consumer advisory provided for raw/ undercooked foods

Inspector’s notes

3-603.11; Priority Foundation; Menu does not include smoked salmon as being offered raw or undercooked so the menu is missing the disclosure for this item.Consumer advisory statement is located on menu but only ties "add cheese"; "add peanut butter"; and "add jelly" to the advisory statement but these items are not offered raw or undercooked. According to PIC; raw shell eggs are only offered fully cooked to order. If consumers are allowed to order eggs partially undercooked; then a disclosure on the menu is required for this item as well. If an animal food such as beef; eggs; fish; lamb; milk; pork; poultry; or shellfish is served or sold raw; undercooked; or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens; either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food; the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder; as specified in par.par. (B) and (C) of this section using brochures; deli case or menu advisories; label statements; table tents; placards; or other effective written means. VR- EHS will return on Monday; December 23; 2024 to verify that the disclosure has been added to the menu for smoked salmon. EHS recommends removing the asterisks on cheese; peanut butter; and jelly and replace with a different symbol as this can be confusing to the consumer.

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 3-302.15Other

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

3-302.15; Core; Tomatoes were taken from box and being sliced without prior washing. Tomato box did not state that contents were pre-washed. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. Wash produce in designated prep sink before beginning prep.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 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; A few clean utensils were stored on the makeline in containers that had collected debris. Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust or other contamination. Clean these containers more frequently.

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 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Handle on prep cooler is broken and needs replacement. Equipment and components shall be maintained intact and in good repair/condition. Replace broken handle.

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; More frequent cleaning is needed on exterior of equipment and on shelving throughout the facility. Removable hood vents also need cleaning. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Clean these areas more frequently.

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 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; Employee bags and beverages were found scattered throughout the facility and above or mingled with clean dishes and single-use gloves. Areas designated for employees to eat and drink shall be located to protect food and clean utensils from contamination. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service and single-use articles can not occur. Create a space to store employee items away from facility items.

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 17, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 26, 2023

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

majorCode 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority Foundation; PIC was not aware of the procedure to clean up bodily fluid events...All facilities are required to have written procedures to follow when responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the establishment. CDI: County cleanup poster provided.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 4-703.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-703.11; Priority; Utensils were being washed in a detergent & chlorine solution; rinsed in hot water; and then stored...After being cleaned; utensils shall be sanitized by immersion in 171F or above water for 30 seconds or a 50-200 ppm chlorine solution for 7 seconds (if these are the methods that want to be used). CDI: Education given on washing; rinsing; & sanitizing.

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 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Spray bottles of sanitizer and a strong bleach solution were not labeled...Working containers of toxic/poisonous chemicals taken from bulk shall be labeled with the common name of the chemical. CDI: Bottles labeled.

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
minorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Towels were being stored on prep tables and cutting boards of coolers...In-use wiping cloths used on equipment surfaces shall be held in a chemical sanitizer solution at the proper concentration (50-200ppm for chlorine according to EPA guidelines). CDI: Towels placed into sanitizer buckets.

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 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Cleaned utensils were being dried with a towel...Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Air dry all utensils before stacking them together.

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; The gasket of the grill flip-top cooler i damaged. The wall of the walk-in freezer is lifting off...Equipment and components shall be maintained intact and in good repair/condition.

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; Shelving in the back of the facility is collecting dust; oil; and food debris. The frame and gasket of the walk-in cooler have residue buildup...Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean any areas building up soil; debris; and/or grease.

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; A ceiling tile is missing near the walk-in freezer. The baseboard is loose near the prep sink...Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.; 6-501.12; Core; Floors; walls; and ceiling tiles around equipment are slightly soiled with dust and food debris...Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them 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 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; Employee bags and beverages were found scattered throughout the facility and above or mingled with customer food...Areas designated for employees to eat and drink shall be located to protect food and clean utensils from contamination. Create a space to store employee items away from items served to customers.

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 26, 2023 · Original Source

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