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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Taj Indian Bistro

748 E Chatham Street

Last inspected May 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 94.5

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1 inspection

1 - Inspection

May 26, 2026

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) The kitchen hand sink did not have hand towels at the start of the inspection. A hand drying method must always be provided. CDI- Towels were placed at the sink.

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 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P) In the walk-in cooler; raw eggs were stored on an upper shelf above ready to eat foods. Keep the raw eggs on the lowest shelf. CDI- Eggs relocated.

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

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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) Several ready to eat foods were not dated. Ready to eat TCS foods once opened or prepped must be date marked with a 7 day discard date to control Listeria M. CDI- Foods were dated.

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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 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Walk-in cooler storage racksCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Walk-in cooler storage racks; undercounter kitchen storage shelves and a chrome utensil rack is rusting or chipping. Kitchen equipment must be maintained easy cleanable and 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.

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notedCode 4-601.11(C ) The walk-in cooler storage racksCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ) The walk-in cooler storage racks; white box freezer; kitchen under counter shelves; kitchen ceiling light shields and the interior of the prep sinks need more frequent cleaning. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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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 6-202.14 Toilet RoomsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-202.14 Toilet Rooms; Enclosed (C) Both restroom doors are not self closing. Both doors must be self closing.

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, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

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