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Shearon Harris Cafe

5413 Shearon Harris Rd

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 16, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-101.11 Flooring in kitchen has areas worn to concrete. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Minor cleaning of wall needed in corner by 3 comp. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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

1 - Inspection

Jan 20, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-101.11 Flooring in kitchen has areas worn to concrete. Physical facilities shall be maintained 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, Jan 20, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 11, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot Holding (P) Red hot sausage links and turkey sausage inside reach in warmer observed between 118-133 F. Temperature control safety foods shall be maintained at 135 F or higher. Corrected During Inspection - PIC voluntarily discarded these items at the time of inspection. Full points to be deducted if noted on future 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 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf) Cooked ground beef; black beans; cooked mixed vegetables; and refried beans that were prepared on 2/6 have not been properly date marked. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. Corrected During Inspection - PIC was able to properly label these products at time of inspection.

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 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) Floors in kitchen area are pitted in certain locations and concrete is exposed in other locations as well. Physical facilities shall be maintained 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, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 9, 2024

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; Hot dogs in steam unit observed between 118-120 F. Hamburgers inside reach in warmer observed between 125-127 F. Temperature control for safety foods shall be maintained at 135 F or higher. Corrected During Inspection - Facility immediately reheated items to appropriate tempertures prior to service.

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 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; Large accumulation of fruit flies present throughout facility at time of inspection. The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests.

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Floors in walk in freezer have debris build up in corners. Physical facilities shall be maintained and clean.

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, Sep 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 19, 2023

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Ice chute in dining area has pink build up. Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.

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
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; Sliced cheeses; coleslaw; and tomatoes on salad bar observed between 42-45 F. Temperature for safety foods shall be maintained at 41 F or less. Corrected During Inspection - PIC assessed unit to see if temperature could be adjusted. Setting on unit was on the lowest/coldest setting. PIC will contact maintenance to repair unit to ensure it is able to achieve 41 F or less. Discussed utilizing Time as a Public Health Control for salad bar until unit is able to maintain 41 F or less.

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 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Facility has failed to date ham for when this product was removed from the freezer. Date on ham currently states 12/4; but; per PIC; this item was portioned; then placed into freezer; and then pulled from freezer and place into refrigeration for further use. Corrected During Inspecion - PIC was able to date item as to when the product was removed from freezer. Educated PIC on dating requirements when TCS/RTE products are frozen.

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, Dec 19, 2023 · Original Source

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