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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

The Balkan Table

2425 Kildaire Farm Rd

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was The Balkan Table last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 96.5” (official score 96.5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 7 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Oct 28, 2026 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has The Balkan Table ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 28, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

1 - Inspection

Oct 28, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event (Pf) Establishment did not have the vomit clean up plan. A food establishment shall have a written vomit and diarrhea clean up plan that address the actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEESOther

Official Wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s Notes

2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event (Pf) Establishment did not have the vomit clean up plan. A food establishment shall have a written vomit and diarrhea clean up plan that address the actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES; consumers; FOOD; and surfaces. CDI; REHS provided a printed copy.

In Plain English

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

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notedCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s Notes

6-301.14 Handwashing Signage- No hand washing signs available at any hand washing signs. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.

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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criticalCode 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 (C) Salmon; pork; and chicken stored in the makeline reach in coolers uncovered. FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by storing FOOD in covered containers or wrappings. Keep covered. (

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

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notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Rice and mashed potatoes stored at the steam well holding at 83F-86F. The steam well was not turned on. TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 135°F or above; except that roasts may be held at 130°F or above. CDI; food voluntarily 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 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official Wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Salsa and goulash brought from the walk in cooler placed on the make line stored at room temperature holding at 54F-55F during lunch rush. Maintain tcs foods at 41F or below. CDI; food items voluntarily 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.13 Thawing (Pf) Chicken and pork observed thawing at room temperature in the back preparation area. TCS FOOD shall be thawed: (A) Under refrigeration at =41FFood temperature

Official Wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.13 Thawing (Pf) Chicken and pork observed thawing at room temperature in the back preparation area. TCS FOOD shall be thawed: (A) Under refrigeration at =41F; or(B) Completely submerged under running water: (1) At a water temperature of <70F; (2) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow; and (3) So that thawed portions of READY-TO-EAT FOOD do not rise above 41F; or (4) So that thawed portions of a raw animal FOOD requiring cooking are not above 41F for more than 4 hours including: (a) Thawing time and the time needed for preparation for cooking; or (b) The time it takes to lower the temp to 41FCDI; food items brought to the walk in cooler to thaw.

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 —Contamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises- Observed squash stored on the walk in cooler floor. Two bags of potatoes stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen. Store food at least six inches off the floor. Store on shelf.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source

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