Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Sobol

Name: Sobol
Address: 1451 Richardson Rd, Wake County, NC

1451 Richardson Rd

Last inspected Sep 28, 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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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 28, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-903.12 (A)(5)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.12 (A)(5); Core; Single-service articles such as plastic cup lids were stored under handwashing sink drain pipe inside cabinet. Single-service articles may not be stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips or under any other source of potential contamination. CDI- articles moved.

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 4-205.10Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-205.10; Core; Cuisinart air fryer observed with a label indicating household use only. Except for toasters; mixers; microwave ovens; water heaters; and hoods; food equipment shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s intended use and certified or classified for sanitation by an ANSI-accredited certification program. Remove air fryer and replace with appropriate equipment.

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 testing strips were observed with water damage inside container. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. CDI- provided extra Quat paper until new order arrives.

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 28, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 26, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.12 (B)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (B); Core; Several scoops in protein powder and other ingredients like chia seeds were laying in the product inside containers. In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Consider storing on top of the container or lift handles out of product inside containers.

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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core; Outside yellow garbage/recycling receptacles are missing drain plugs. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Work with landlord and waste contractor on replacing these. No point taken

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, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 9, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-103.11(O)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

2-103.11(O); Priority Foundation; No employee health policy was available for review. Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms; illnesses and exposure. CDI- provided educational materials. No point taken

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 3-304.14(E)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(E); Core; Sanitizer bucket stored above clean equipment. Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food; equipment; and utensils. CDI- bucket relocated to lower shelf.

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 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; Employee water bottle was stored directly above prep area with active prep occurring. Designated areas shall be used for the storage of employee food; drink and personal items where contamination of clean equipment; facility food; single-service articles and linens cannot occur. CDI- bottle relocated to lowest 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, Jul 9, 2025 · Original Source