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Nil's Cafe Mediterranean Cuisine

513 E Broad St

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 18, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Raw eggs stored over ready to eat chicken salad and cooked beef in walk-in cooler. In all coolers; raw foods shall be stored below ready-to eat items to protect from cross contamination. Eggs moved to another shelf below ready-to-eat items.

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notedCode 3-501.14 CoolingFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14 Cooling; Priority; Shredded beef in large deep metal container at 53F in the middle with yesterday date marking. Employee stated beef was cooked night previous. TCS (Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods shall be cooled from 135F to 70F in 2 hours and from 70F to 41F in 4 hours. Food was 53F from over 6 hours prior. Beef voluntarily discarded during inspection. Cooling methods and time reviewed during inspection and cooling sticker provided.

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 3-501.15 Cooling MethodsFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Cooling Methods; Shredded beef in large deep metal container with lid on cooked night previous at 54F. Foods shall be cooled by using one or more of the following methods; placing in shallow pans in thin portions; using rapid cooling equipment such as freezer; loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination; adding ice; stirring in ice bath and using ice wand or other effective methods. Beef voluntarily discarded during inspection. Couscous cooked and being cooled during inspection and split into two smaller thin containers and placed into walk-in cooler; prior to inspection. EC recommended to move to walk-in freezer and leave uncovered; set timer for 20 minutes and stir food and check and return every 20 minutes until closer to 41F and can then be moved into walk-in cooler. EC recommended to place all cooled food into shallow thin portions and use top shelf of freezer to rapid cool.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 12, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.18 \Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18 \; Priority; Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition; Cooked quinoa and prepared chicken salad date marked for 11/5 in walk-in cooler. Prepared TCS (Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety) foods shall be held for maximum of 7 days; excluding time in freezer. Neither of these items are frozen according to employee; and new items prepared. These items voluntarily discarded during inspection. All other prepared TCS items date marked with dates not exceeding 7 days.

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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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions; Core; Walls and ceilings in the back of the kitchen; near grill area and prep sink soiled with greasy residue and dust buildup. Physical facilities such as floors; walls and ceilings shall be kept clean. 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 26, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-703.11(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-703.11(B); Priority; Dish plate simulator ran through dish machine for several cycles and only reaching 146F. After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine; equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer. Manager contacted ECOLAB to service machine; and chlorine sanitizer set up in three compartment sink for dishes to be washed and rinsed in dish machine and sanitized in sink basin. Sanitizer solution at 50ppm. Contact EC once machine is serviced

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 3-305.12 Food StorageContamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.12 Food Storage; Prohibited Areas; Core; Employee set container of cut lettuce on top of nearby trash can; then picked up container and set on the prep counter. Counter wiped with sanitizer solution during inspection; and container of lettuce transferred. Employee stated he is aware this is not a proper storage area. No points deducted.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 21, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Seasoning bottle stored in food on make line. Food shall be protected from contamination. Removed at time of inspection.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 18, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Raw eggs stored over ready to eat. In all coolers; store foods according to final cook temperatures with highest temp at bottom and ready to eat foods on top. Moved to another shelf.

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

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notedCode 4-202.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-202.11; Remove vinyl protective coating from new shelves. No points taken.

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, Jun 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 20, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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; Wire shelves in walk in cooler have rust. Equipment shall be kept 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 20, 2023 · Original Source

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