Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Taza Grill

Name: Taza Grill
Address: 6325 - 19 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Wake County, NC

6325 - 19 Falls Of Neuse Rd

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 3, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.13 (A)Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13 (A); (B); (C ); Priority Foundation; A bag of French fries was thawing on the countertop. Thawing shall be done as part of the cooking process; under refrigeration; with the food completely submerged in water while running water continuously flows. CDI-Bag of fries temped between 34- 38F; but was put in beverage cooler.

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 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; The batteries in the blue digital thermometer have died; employees did not know how to calibrate the dial top thermometer. Provide an accessible thermometer for use. CDI- Employees located a yellow digital thermometer that accurately measures the temperatures of food.

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 4-502.13Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-502.13; Core; A single use spoon was stored in the sliced lemons in the self-service beverage area. Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. CDI- The single use fork was discarded and replaced with a multi-use spoon.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; The shelving where the seasonings are stored needs wiping down and the paper towel dispenser at the entrance to the kitchen needs cleaning.. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Clean these items more frequently.

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; An employee's bottle of water was stored on a prep surface. Employee food/drinks shall be stored in a manner that prevents the contamination of the restaurant's food and supplies. CDI- Bottle of water was moved to the bottom 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, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 8, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.11 (B)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11 (B);Core; An employee's uncovered coffee mug was stored on a food prep table. Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands; the container; and exposed food; clean equipment; utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. CDI- Mug was covered and moved to a bottom shelf.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 4-501.19Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.19; Priority Foundation; An employee was washing dishes in water that temped at 105F. During manual warewashing; maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. CDI- Hot water added until water temped at 113F.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; The shelving where the seasonings are stored needs wiping down and there is a slight buildup of black residue on the fan guard on the evaporator in the walk-in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Clean these items more frequently.

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

minorCode 5-501.111Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; The dumpster is rusting and forming holes at the bottom. All dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair. Have your landlord request a new dumpster. 5-501.114; The dumpster is missing a drain plug. Dumpsters with drains are required to have a drain plug. Have your landlord request a replacement.

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

minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; A few floor tiles near the ice machine in the back are cracked. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Replace broken floor tiles in this area. 6-501.12; Core; The ceiling vents in the bathrooms need cleaning due to a buildup of dust. The physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Clean the floors; walls and ceilings on a more frequent basis.

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 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 18, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.15Other

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

3-302.15; Core; Tomatoes were taken from box and being cored without prior washing. Tomato packaging did not state that contents were pre-washed. Employee stated that after tomatoes are cored; they are washed before additional prep occurs. Raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. Wash produce before beginning prep; not after.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 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; Evaporator coil in walk-in freezer has accumulated ice. Some of the shelves in walk-in refrigeration & dry storage area are rusting. Equipment and components shall be maintained intact and shall be maintained in good repair/condition. Remove ice as it accumulates and have this unit serviced if ice accumulation continues to occur. Replace wire shelving that has rusted.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; A few floor tiles near the ice machine in the back are cracked. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Replace broken floor tiles in this area.

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 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 1, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; A few clean utensils found in direct contact with drawer that has rusted interior. Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. Keep these utensils in a clean container.

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

minorCode 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; Pepsi see-thru refrigerator is being used to store prepped foods. Label in this refrigerator states "THIS EQUIPMENT IS ACCEPTED FOR THE STORAGE & DISPLAY OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN ORIGINAL SEALED PACKAGE." Equipment shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's intended use. Find a better location for prepared foods in this cooler or replace with a unit that is intended to store prepared foods. ; 4-501.11; Core; Walk-in freezer door is not able to fully close due to the ice buildup on seal. Some of the shelves in walk-in refrigeration & dry storage area are rusting. Equipment and components shall be maintained intact and shall be maintained in good repair/condition. Remove ice and repair seal on walk-in freezer door and replace wire shelving that has rusted.

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

minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Cleaning is needed on interior of prep cooler to remove the accumulated food residue and wire shelving in the walk-in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Increase the cleaning frequency to these areas.

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

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Floors in the back prep area and dry storage area are in need of cleaning. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase the cleaning frequency to the floors in these areas.

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, Aug 1, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 22, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · 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; The smooth layer of the spice shelf in the back is peeling. Some of the shelves in the walk-in freezer & dry storage area are rusting...Equipment and components shall be maintained intact and in good repair/condition.

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

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; The gaskets and shelves of the walk-in cooler and front cold table are soiled with light food debris. The dish shelves are soiled with buildup...Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean any areas building up soil; debris; and/or grease.

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

minorCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; The hot water handle of the mop sink leaks when opened...The plumbing system and its fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; The floor in the rear prep area has a couple of places where the tile is cracked...Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.; 6-501.12; Core; Floors and walls near the dish and dry storage areas are slightly soiled...Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them 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, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source