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Northside Bistro Cocktails

832 Spring Forest Rd

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

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-303.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11; Core; Employee engaged in food prep with dangling bracelets. Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring; such as a wedding band; is allowed. CDI- Employee removed jewelry; washed hands; and re-gloved.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode 3-304.12 (C )Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (C ); Core; A prep knife was stored between the salad and salad/cold station coolers. Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. CDI- Knife was removed and sent to dish 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(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); Core; The alcohol storage above the plates in the kitchen needs wiping down due to dust and the top oven needs cleaning due to debris. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris. Clean these items 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 6-403.11 (A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11 (A); Core; Employee drink and food stored in prep area and on shelving with dry goods. Areas shall be designated for employees to eat and drink; shall be located so that food; equipment; linens; single service/use items are protected from contamination. CDI - Employee drink and food moved to bottom shelves.

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 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); Core; The green wiring shelving throughout the kitchen needs wiping down due to dust and debris. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris. Clean these items 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 6-403.11 (A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11 (A); Core; Employee drink stored in prep area. Areas shall be designated for employees to eat and drink; shall be located so that food; equipment; linens; single service/use items are protected from contamination. CDI - Employee drink moved to the bottom shelf.

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, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 8, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.14(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B); The quat.ammonia sanitizer tested at less than 150 ppm. Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. CDI- Sanitizer added until it tested within 200-400 ppm.

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(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); Core; The blue floor fan has a buildup of dust as well as the wire casing over the serving line. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris. Clean these items 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 13, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 13, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 19, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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; Pans of meatballs in the walk-in cooler measured up to 44F. Half & half and butter in the server lowboy cooler measured up to 47F...Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods held cold shall be held at 41F or below. CDI: Items rearranged to help air flow and allow the foods to 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; The handwashing sink near the prep area has a leak...Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair this leak.

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, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 22, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode 3-203.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Required records available: shellstock tags; parasite destruction

Inspector’s notes

3-203.12; Priority Foundation; Only the most recent tag had a last sold date but a large number did not...Tags must be marked with the date the last shellstock is sold/served and these tags must remain on site in chronological order for at least 90 days. CDI: PIC said the tags must be dried before the date is written or they wipe off & assumes that's what happened. Mussels are only kept on site for a couple of days. Reminder to ensure these dates are maintained.

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, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source

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