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The Arbor @ Morgan Street Food Hall

411 W Morgan St

Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 28, 2025

Score 92.5

Official score: 92.5 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) Provide paper towels at all hand sinks. Hand sink on far left in dish room did not have paper towels. They were replaced during inspection. CDI

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment; Chemical Sanitization - Temperature; pH; Concentration and Hardness (P) Employee filled red sanitizer bucket with liquid from sanitizer hose at three compartment sink; however; the quat sanitizer strength measured 0 ppm. PIC explained to staff that they cannot run soapy water and sanitizer at the same time because sanitizer loses it's prime in the hose. Corrected during inspection.

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 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of foodChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service/use items. -P There was a bottle of all purpose cleaner on prep table. Chemical was moved during inspection. CDI. Protect utensils and prep areas from chemical contamination.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smoothCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth; free of open seams; cracks; chips; pits; sharp internal angles; crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Prep sinks in back area have cracks along vats and drainboards. PIC has scheduled welders but they have not shown up. Continue to work on having them repaired. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Three compartment dish sink has large cracks along vats. PIC stated that dish sink will be replaced. Sinks and prep tables have rusty legs and shelves.

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 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C) Both dish machines had extremely large amount of build up inside machines. Clean machines at a frequency to prevent build up.

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

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; In dish room; wall-mount fan observed with heavy dust/residue accumulation. Sides of ice machines side covers missing with dust accumulation in machine. Remove fan from drainboard of prep sink. Sink needs thorough cleaning. C NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas. [REPEAT]

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 6-501.18Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18; Core; In both restrooms; toilets and urinals with residue accumulation down under/front. PLUMBING FIXTURES such as HANDWASHING SINKS; toilets; and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency to this area and clean thoroughly.

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 5-501.116Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.116; Core; Shared dumpster area oil receptacles observed with oil residue accumulation along tops; sides and along ground around the receptacles. Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents. Increase cleaning frequency to this area; using dry cleaning methods (kitty litter; flat shovel; paint scraper; paper towels) so not washing oily water into storm drains. 5-501.16; Core; Rear dishroom handwashing sinks lacking a trash cans. If disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories; a waste receptacle shall be located at each lavatory. Ensure each handwashing station has a trash can; that is not so large as to block access to the sink.

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
notedCode 6-101.11/6-201.11 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors; walls and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Concrete floor in dish room/prep room is absorbent. Sealant has worn off. Re-glue vinyl baseboards to walls.

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, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 16, 2024

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; In shared space dish room; during earlier inspection observed multiple Chemical spray bottles hanging off of splash guard of the handwashing sink. Bottles removed by REHS. Latter; multiple chemical spray bottles sitting in the handwashing sink; blocking access. Bottles again removed by REHS. Now found squeeze bottle lid sitting in the handwashing sink. Another handwashing sink observed with wiping cloth hanging off the splash guard. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI- Bottle lid and towel removed during inspection.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Pan stored as clean with sticker residue remaining. A few dishes and smallwares on lower shelves of the clean dish storage rack with debris and sticky residue remaining. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- Pans/smallwares to be recleaned.

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 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Labeling missing on one spray bottle of unknown orange chemical. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. CDI- Unknown chemical voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; Live small roaches observed in ladies restroom and by Iylas Southern Kitchen space. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Increase pest control measures. [REPEAT] 6-501.112; Core; Multiple large dead roaches on the floor in the dry storage annex. Dead or trapped birds; insects; rodents; and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation; decomposition; or the attraction of pests. Clean up the dead bugs.

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
notedCode 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 large plastic bins stored as clean observed stacked wet. Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and Covered or inverted. Allow pans to thoroughly air dry before stacking. CDI- Pans rearranged to allow air-drying during inspection.

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

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; In dish room; wall-mount fan observed with heavy dust/residue accumulation. Sides of ice machines side covers missing with dust accumulation in machine. Clean dish storage wire rack with residue accumulation. Stored on clean dishes rack is large bin of smallwares with debris and sticky residue remaining. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas. [REPEAT]

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 6-501.18Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18; Core; In mens restroom; multiple urinals with residue accumulation down under/front. PLUMBING FIXTURES such as HANDWASHING SINKS; toilets; and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency to this area and clean thoroughly.

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 5-501.116Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.116; Core; Shared dumpster area oil receptacles observed with oil residue accumulation along tops; sides and along ground around the receptacles. Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents. Increase cleaning frequency to this area; using dry cleaning methods (kitty litter; flat shovel; paint scraper; paper towels) so not washing oily water into storm drains. 5-501.16; Core; Rear dishroom handwashing sink lacking a trash can. If disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories; a waste receptacle shall be located at each lavatory. Ensure each handwashing station has a trash can; that is not so large as to block access to the sink.

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
notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; In dry storage shared space; wood laminante flooring is starting to come up with end piece missing. Door knob missing to entrance of the dry storage space. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Repair these items. 6-501.12; Core; In the dish room; dust accumulation along walls by the open-sided ice machines. In dry storage room; debris accumulation along floors. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase 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
notedCode 6-202.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-202.11; Core; In the dry storage space; tube lights over single service and food storage lacking cover. Light bulbs shall be shielded; coated; or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; or unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Replace the missing cover for this fixture.

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, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

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