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Sv Andhra Mess

10255 Chapel Hill Rd

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Feb 5, 2026

Score 91.5

Official score: 91.5 · Understand this area’s scale

11 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; Paper towels missing in kitchen and restroom hand sinks. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: (A) Individual; disposable towels; Pf (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf or (C) A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or (D) A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity; pressurized air at ambient temperatures. P Observed order for paper towel delivery from 2-6pm today.

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 3-304.15 (A)Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-304.15 (A); Priority;Observed team member exit back door; re-enter the building remove gloves; then changed tasks to don gloves without washing hands first. If used; single use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with raw ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food; used for no other purpose; and discarded when damaged or soiled; or when interruptions occur in the operation. EHS provided training. Team member removed gloves and re-washed hands. 3-304.11; Priority; Observed raw meats portioned and placed directly inside grocery bags; held frozen in deep freezer. Store grocery bags not designed for food storage and is not a multiuse item. Food shall only contact surfaces of: Equipment and utensils that are cleaned. Keep food protected in food grade containers for storage

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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 dish washer. Chlorine shall register 50-200PPM when tested. Manager will call for service on unit. Manager agreed to use 3 comp sink for dish washing unit dish machine is repaired.

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; Observed potatoes holding below 135F. TCS foods shall be held at 135F or greater. Item reheated to 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.

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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; Observed housemade curry; tomato sauce; roasted paneer holding above 41F. TCS food 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.

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notedCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Facilty has not adopted a date marking system-items discarded. Ready to eat ; Potentially hazardous food (Time/temperature for food safety food )prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises; sold; or discarded; based on the temperature and time combinations specified below. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

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.

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majorCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; Employees do not have access to a food thermometer. A thin probe thermometer is required. A Food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets. Obtain a thin probe thermometer.

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 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; Observed no labeling for spices and seasonings held in dry storage. Food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta; working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment; such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the food. Label food containers.

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.

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notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; At the beginning of inspection; observed several pans of uncovered biscuits; peanuts; raisins; and a tub of uncovered dried peppers and assorted spices stored uncovered. Observed raw potatoes stored directly on the floor inside dry storage room. Observed uncovered food held in bulk bins and samosas inside walk in and reach in units. 3-305.11; Core; Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food : (1) In a clean; dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Cover foods held in storage.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Observed food splash on shelving under prep tables and a buildup of debris inside door tracks. NonFood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 6-501.12 CoreCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Core; Observed soil on floors under equipment; all throughout facility. Heavy soil inside floor drain in backroom under prep sink. soil is present on walls across from the stove in the backroom. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-201.11 Core; Observed damaged / uneven floors. Floors; floor coverings; walls; wall coverings; and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

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, Feb 5, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 16, 2025

Score 94

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Facilty had not adopted a date marking system. Ready to eat ; Potentially hazardous food (Time/temperature for food safety food )prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises; sold; or discarded; based on the temperature and time combinations specified below. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. All items dated.

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.

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notedCode 3-101.11Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition; safe & unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

3-101.11; Priority; Observed wilted cilantro inside walk in cooler Food shall be safe; unadulterated; and honestly presented- item discarded. 3-202.15 ; Priority Foundation; Observed open bulk cans of catsup stored inside walk in with dust and debris on lids.- items discarded. food packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. After opening; store canned foods inside food grade containers.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 3-304.15 (A)Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-304.15 (A); Priority; Observed team member drop butter on the ground then grabbed non contaminated cubes of butter with gloved hands to place inside sauce pan with rice. Contaminated gloves shall not be reused. Gloves discarded. EHS provided training.

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notedCode 4-702.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-702.11; Priority; Observed dishes not immersed in sanitizer solution while team member was actively washing dishes manually. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. Team member set up 3 comp sink with sanitizer. 4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed dried food residue inside food prep sink. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- item 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.

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notedCode 3-501.19Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19; Priority Foundation; Observed no procedures in place for fried cauliflower various yogurts and dips sitting at room temperature. Written procedures shall be prepared in advance; maintained in the food establishment and made available to the regulatory authority upon request. ; If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (1) The food shall have an initial temperature of 5 C (41 F) or less; or 7 C (45 F) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control; or 57 C (135 F) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; P (2) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control- item voluntarily discarded. Time holding document emailed to Owner.

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majorCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; Employees do not have access to a thermometer. A thin probe thermometer is required. A Food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets. Obtain a thin probe thermometer.

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 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; At the beginning of inspection; observed several pans of uncovered biscuts; raw potatoes; and a tub of uncovered chili and spices stored directly on the floor inside dry storage room. Observed uncovered food inside walk in and reach in units. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food : (1) In a clean; dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 4-101.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-101.11; Core; Observed wooden cabinet stored inside kitchen used as shelving and storage "nonfood contact surface" Materials that are used in the construction of UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors; odors; or tastes to FOOD and under normal use conditions shall be: (A) Safe; P (B) Durable; CORROSION-RESISTANT; and nonabsorbent; (C) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated WAREWASHING; (D) Finished to have a SMOOTH; EASILY CLEANABLE surface; and (E) Resistant to pitting; chipping; crazing; scratching; scoring; distortion; and decomposition. Wooden equipment is not easily cleanable and not resistant to decomposition.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Observed spilled meat juices on bottom shelf inside tall reach in freexzer NonFood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 6-501.12 CoreCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Core; Observed soil on floors under eqipment; all throught facility. Heavy soil inside floor drain in backroom across from free Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-201.11 Core; Observed damaged / uneven floors. Floors; floor coverings; walls; wall coverings; and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

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, May 16, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 9, 2024

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Some wires shelves rusting. Start replacing. Do not paint as this will not be nsf approved for food. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. No points taken.

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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minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Grease/soil residue on some shelving and external surfaces of equipment. Non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

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

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Paneer and 2 sauces still below 135 at end of inspection. Heat on stove prior to placing in steam table. Reheated stove 170F.

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; Walk in cooler at 45F. Cold potentially hazardous food shall be kept at 41F or below. CDI –Adjusted thermostat.

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, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 7, 2023

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Two bulk containers of eggs were stored above ready-to-eat sauces in walk in cooler. Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat foods in prep cooler. Cross-contamination shall be prevented during storage by separating raw food from ready-to-eat foods. CDI: Food was rearranged.

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minorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Gaskets on the auxiliary cooler were torn. Ice was forming on gaskets of reach in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Replace gaskets and remove the ice accumulation from the freezer.

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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minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Grill line units were soiled with grease and food residue. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean areas listed.

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, Nov 7, 2023 · Original Source

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