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Pita Bowl

9101 Leesville Rd

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 16, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority foundation; PIC could not locate bodily fluid cleanup procedures during the inspection. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees; consumers; food; and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. CDI - REHS provided informational posters.

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notedCode 2-301.15Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.15; Priority foundation; Observed two employees cleaning their hands in the 3-compartment sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing; or in a service sink or a curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. CDI - Redirected employees to wash their hands at the handwashing sink next to the 3-compartment sink.

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.

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notedCode 6-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14; Core; Both handwashing sinks were missing signs. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. CDI - REHS provided extra signage to post at these sinks.

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.

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notedCode 3-501.16 (A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(1); Priority; Observed a few foods in the steam table as well as the gyro meat on the vertical broiler holding below 135F. TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods shall be maintained at 135F or above. CDI - Foods were reheated and discussed better ways to maintain gyro meat at temperature going forward.

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(B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15(B); Core; Observed cooked; sliced gyro meat placed in a low reach-in cooler tightly wrapped in plastic and fitted with a lid while cooling. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment; food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. CDI - Turned the lid and lifted the plastic to allow for faster cooling; discussed better cooling methods.

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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majorCode 4-502.11(B)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-502.11(B); Priority foundation; The available dial thermometer was not properly calibrated and could not provide an accurate temperature. Food temperature measuring devices shall be calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure their accuracy. Acquire a new thin-probe food thermometer; a infrared thermometer is not an acceptable food thermometer. Follow-up by 6/26/2026.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 23, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels dispensing from either handwashing sink (front area and back prep area). A roll of paper towels present at the front handwashing sink for use. No roll of paper towels present at the back prep handwashing sink. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel. Repair paper towel dispensers. CDI - PIC obtained a roll of paper towels for use at the back prep handwashing sink. PIC to repair paper towel dispensers or obtain new dispensers. EHS recommends obtaining towel dispensers that have a push handle. 6-301.11; Priority Foundation; The soap dispenser at the back prep handwashing sink is inoperable. No soap available. All handwashing sinks shall be provided with hand soap. CDI - A container of pump soap provided.

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.

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criticalCode 4-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114; Priority; The sanitizer dispenser at the 3-compartment sink is not functioning properly. Chemical sanitizers shall be used in accordance with EPA registered label use instructions. Current sanitizer used: SIGNET 3-Compartment Sink Sanitizer. Required range: 200-400 ppm unless otherwise specified by manufacturer instructions. VR - EHS will return to verify repair of the sanitizer dispenser. Until repair; continue to manually mix sanitizer and test it to ensure it falls within the proper sanitization range (200-400 ppm). 4-702.11; Priority; An employee was actively observed washing dishes with no sanitizer present in the sanitizer vat at the 3-compartment sink; indicating the sanitizing step was not occurring. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be SANITIZED before use after cleaning. Wash; Rinse; Sanitize. CDI - Sanitizing solution prepared in third basin of sink.

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 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Core; Numerous recently prepared foods cooling in prep coolers on the front line; and cut lettuce cooling in a deep; tightly sealed container in the walk-in cooler. Cooling shall be accomplished by using rapid cooling equipment (walk-in cooler/chest freezer); arranging in single layers (e.g. not stacking foods on top of one another); using shallow pans/smaller portions; loosely covering; catty-cornering the container lid; or leaving completely uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. CDI - EHS discussed proper cooling methods with PIC. Foods moved to the walk-in cooler/chest freezer for rapid cooling. Cut lettuce (stored on the front line) put on TPHC. EHS emailed PIC procedures.

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 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; Serving utensils stored in a container of water at room temperature. If held in water between uses; the water shall maintain 135 F or above. Container moved to the flat top to heat water to 135 F or above.

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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notedCode 4-303.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-303.11; Priority Foundation; Water filled in the 3-compartment sink sanitizer vat; but no sanitizer present. No prepared sanitizer available in facility. Chemical sanitizers shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation (3-comp. sink; spray bottle; sani bucket). CDI - Sanitizer prepared.

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, Sep 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 5, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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; Multiple TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods holding above 41 F. TCS foods shall maintain 41 F or below. Refer to temperature chart. CDI - Foods holding 42-45 F moved to cool in the walk-in cooler; and foods holding above 45 F 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.

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notedCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Core; Numerous recently prepared foods cooling tightly-sealed with plastic wrap or with fitted lids in the walk-in cooler and in prep coolers. Cooling shall be accomplished by using rapid cooling equipment (walk-in cooler); arranging the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; loosely covering/leaving uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. CDI - Spoke to PIC about more effective cooling methods.

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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majorCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; No thermometer with a suitable probe available for taking temperatures of food. A surface indicating thermometer will not suffice; as it will not be able to indicate the internal temperature of the food. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. VR - EHS will return to ensure a working food thermometer has been obtained.

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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notedCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Single-service/single-use containers stored with the food contact surface facing upwards. Store inverted to prevent contamination until use; or in original protective packaging.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 5, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 11, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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; A couple TCS foods in the prep line cooler and in the refrigerator are holding above 41F. TCS (time/temp control for safety) foods in cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI - PIC moved foods into the walk-in cooler and lids lifted to assist in bringing food temperatures down. Large improvement from previous inspection; full points not taken.

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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minorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Core; Observed recently prepared foods cooling tightly-sealed with plastic wrap or with fitted lids in the walk-in cooler. When placed in cooling or cold holing equipment; food containers in which food being cooled shall be: Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. CDI - Spoke to PIC about more effective cooling methods.

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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minorCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; Observed some fruit flies inside the establishment. The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Take precautions to control the fruit flies coming into the establishment.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 18, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 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; All of the TCS foods stored on the prepline cooler were holding above 41F; see table above. TCS(time/temp control for safety) foods in cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded out-of-temperature foods.

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 7-201.11Chemicals

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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; A couple sanitizer buckets were stored next to to-go food containers. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service/single use articles by separating by spacing or partitioning; and locating the poisonous/toxic materials in an area not above the mentioned items. CDI - Sanitizer buckets were moved to a different location.

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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majorCode 4-301.11Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

4-301.11; Priority Foundation; Due to the front prepline cooler being unable to maintain TCS foods at safe temperatures; internal air thermometer reading an ambient temperature reading of over 41F; the cold holding capacity for the establishment has been greatly reduced. Equipment for cooling and holding cold food shall be sufficient in number and capacity to provide food at specified temperatures under the NC Food Code. Have cooler repaired or adjusted to keep TCS foods at 41F or less. Follow up by 6/28/2024.

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 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; Observed a couple food employees preparing and handling food without wearing a hair net. Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment; utensils; clean linens; etc. Have food employees don hair restraints.

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.

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minorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Observed a couple ripped gaskets on the reach-in cooler and the low cooler. Equipment components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Replace damaged gaskets.

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 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 14, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-301.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed

Inspector’s notes

3-301.11; Priority; Observed team member cutting raw onions RTE with bare hands. Food employees may not contact exposed; ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue; spatulas; tongs; single-use gloves; or dispensing equipment-Item discarded. EHS provided training- team member washed hands and donned gloves.

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.

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criticalCode 4-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114; Priority; Observed chlorine residual 0PPM at 3 comp sink. Chlorine sanitizer shall register 50-200PPM. Team member repaired unit tube. Observed solution 200PPM. ; 4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed potted plant stored inside basin of (meat)food preparation sink.Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- item removed sink 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Observed improvements in cooling in deep containers. Observed recently prepared cucumber salad and hummus cooling while tightly covered. shall be accomplished by 1) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (3) Using rapid cooling equipment 1) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Covers removed; items placed in walk in for rapid cooling.

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core;Observed wet and soiled wiping cloths stored on counters. Wet or soiled wiping cloths shall be submerged in a sanitizer solution in between uses.

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 14, 2023 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 27, 2023

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Observed cooked lamb 78F sitting on burner that was turned off.TCS foods shall be held at 135F or greater. Items reheated above 165F.

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
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; Observed housemade pickled turnips;corn salsa; baba holding above 41F. TCS foods shall be held at 41F or below- items 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
majorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Observed canned peppers; cut lettuce; cucumber tomato mix; rice stuffed grape leaves; and housemade garlic spread cooling in deep containers or tightly covered containers. ng shall be accomplished by 1) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (3) Using rapid cooling equipment 1) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) Loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Covers removed; items placed in walk in for rapid cooling.;; Repeat; Corrected During Inspection

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 27, 2023 · Original Source

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