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Pro's Epicurean Market Cafe

211 E Chatham St

Last inspected Apr 29, 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.

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Apr 29, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P TomatoesFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Tomatoes; cheese; and roasted peppers in front unit were ranging from 42-44F. Recommend adding lids and covering units when not in use. Obsevred dlei meats and aoli in rear reach in at a temperature from 42-44F. Unit was turned down 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
notedCode —Food source and labeling

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Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed bag of chicken/veal in cold drawer that was not baring a pull date from the freezer. CDI by labeling the food item with a sticker for pull date.

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
notedCode 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf bottle of chemical on dish machine was not baring a label to indicate the contents of the container. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of foodChemicals

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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf bottle of chemical on dish machine was not baring a label to indicate the contents of the container. 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service/use items. -P Observed butane torch stored directly over clean plates and bowls. butane bottle and torch was not standing upright. CDi by relocating butane torch.

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Sanitizer buckets (all) registered less than the required concentration for the current sanitizer used (Quat; range: 200-400 ppm). Cloths shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration. Buckets dumped and re-filled with solution within proper range.

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 29, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 27, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; A few TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods holding above 41 F. Refer to temperature chart. TCS foods shall maintain 41 F or below. CDI - Foods moved closer to cooler fans. Kitchen Manager attributes elevated temperatures to having large quantities out of the refrigerator too long during service/flip tops being left open for an extended period of time.

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Sanitizer buckets registered less than the required concentration for the current sanitizer used (Quat; range: 200-400 ppm). Cloths shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration. Buckets dumped and re-filled with solution within proper range.

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 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; Quat test strips (used for testing the sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink dispenser) are water damaged/discolored; rendering them inadequate for use. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. CDI - Kitchen Manager ordered new test strips.

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 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 9, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2) Arctic Air make-line Refrigerator has Feta Cheese 48F and portioned meats 47F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Recommend metal pansFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Arctic Air make-line Refrigerator has Feta Cheese 48F and portioned meats 47F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Recommend metal pans; lids and storage towards the back of the unit with no gaps for high protein; high moisture foods. Use your thermometer to monitor food temperature. . 2-Door Upright Refrigerator appears to not be holding at 41F on the bottom: spaghetti 44F; pasta 43F. Zucchini is 46F; cooled from yesterday; but kitchen manager attributes the elevated temperature to having the large quantity out of the refrigerator too long during service. Monitor food temperature. Today an open-air rack was added to the bottom of the refrigerator to elevate the pastas and allow better air flow. Consider adding additional shelves if 41F is not maintain on the bottom of the 2-door refrigerator.

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 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) Some cutting boards have dark cuts and rough areas. Assure cutting boards are cleanableCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) Some cutting boards have dark cuts and rough areas. Assure cutting boards are cleanable; and maintained clean. Scrape or resurface the rough portions and replace the cutting boards as needed to maintain easy-to-clean surfaces for food contact.

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 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Shelves inside the 2-door upright refrigerator and inside the walk in cooler are not clean. Remove shelves for thorough cleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Shelves inside the 2-door upright refrigerator and inside the walk in cooler are not clean. Remove shelves for thorough cleaning; then maintain with regular; effective cleaning.

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, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 10, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food; Hot and Cold Holding (Priority); Shredded lettuce and tomato were holding 50F on ice bath. TCS foods must be cold held at 41F or below. CDI-Lettuce and tomatoes were moved to chill in walk in cooler. Recommend using a deeper pan with ice up to the level of the food; or using a Time as a Public Health Control plan. TPHC template was provided via email to PIC.

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, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 23, 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, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 5, 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, Apr 5, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 1, 2023

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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; The drawer at the prep table containing utensils had some crumbs. Cleaned utensils shall be stored in a clean; dry location. CDI-Drawer and utensils were cleaned.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 1, 2023 · Original Source

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