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Raleigh Beer Garden

1600 John Brantley Blvd

Last inspected Sep 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 21, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

majorCode 4-501.112Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.112; Priority Foundation; The high-temperature dish machine registered 135 F at the highest for the final rinse temperature. It shall reach a minimum of 180 F (160 F at the plate). VR - PIC to contact rep. for repair. EHS will return to ensure dish machine reaches a minimum of 180 F (160 F at the plate). In the meantime; facility may wash and rinse using the dish machine; and complete the sanitizing step at the 3-compartment 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 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; Chicken tenders holding less than 135 F in the hot box. If held hot; TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods shall maintain 135 F or above. Chicken prepared at 10 AM. Facility appears to be using time control (TPHC) for up to 4 hours maximum; but for quality purposes rather than safety. CDI - Chicken reheated in oven to 165 F+. EHS emailed PIC approved TPHC (Time as a Public Health Control) procedure to fill out; for ease of use; if facility would like to use.

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 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; An opened container of milk opened on 9/11; according to the date labeled on the lid. Since milk is a heat-treated pasteurized product; it is considered potentially hazardous and requires date marking. Once opened; milk shall be date marked after 24 hours; and it shall be held for a maximum of 7 days (Prep/open date + 6 days = 7 days total) for listeria control. Milk held well past the 7-day hold. CDI - Milk voluntarily discarded.

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; A sanitizer bucket registered less than the required concentration for the current sanitizer used (Quat Sink & Surface sanitizer; range: 272-700 ppm). Cloths shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration. Bucket emptied and re-filled with solution within approved 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.

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notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Ceiling tiles in all areas; with the exception of the dishwashing area; soiled with brown residues; dust and debris. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean ceiling tiles.

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 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; An employee cell phone stored on a prep table. Employee items shall be stored in a designated area to prevent contamination.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 8, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-201.11(A-C)&(E)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting

Inspector’s notes

2-201.11(A-C)&(E); Priority; No employee health policy available for review. Employees shall be knowledgeable of food-borne illnesses; their associated symptoms; and when not to report to work/be excluded. CDI - Health policy provided. Facility may use policy provided or corporate equivalent.

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 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Facility does not have written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. CDI - Written procedures provided. Facility may use as is or adapt for their facility.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Dust pan; broom; and multiple cardboard boxes blocking the only handwashing sink in the kitchen. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is always accessible for employee use. CDI - Items removed for accessibility.

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 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; Swiss cheese; cheddar cheese; diced/sliced chicken (2 containers); cut tomato; cut lettuce; and whole chicken breast holding above 41 F. Refer to temperature chart. TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods shall maintain 41 F or less. Reach-in cooler maintaining 45 F ambient. Bags of ice added to foods/foods placed in the reach-in freezer to chill rapidly. Cut lettuce voluntarily discarded. VR - PIC placed an order for repair of the reach-in cooler. Repair to hold at 41 F or below. EHS will return to verify it can maintain 41 F or below ambient.

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 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Recently prepared turkey and cheese sandwiches cooling in the Grab & Go cooler. TCS foods shall be cooled to 41 F or below in the beer walk-in cooler/reach-in cooler/freezer prior to placing in the Grab & Go cooler. Cooling shall be accomplished by using rapid cooling equipment. CDI - Sandwiches moved to the beer walk-in cooler to chill rapidly.

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 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. 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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majorCode 4-302.13(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.13(B); Priority Foundation; Establishment does not have a method for verifying the final rinse temperature of the dish machine. A method for assuring the final rinse temperature is reached as displayed on the machine is required to be maintained on site. Discussed getting thermo labels; a waterproof thermometer or dish simulator thermometer. VR - EHS will return to verify thermo labels; a waterproof thermometer or dish simulator thermometer has been obtained.

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 8, 2025 · Original Source

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