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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

The Shul Downtown

225 S Wilmington Street

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

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1 inspection

1 - Inspection

Mar 3, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 (B) One of the kitchen hand sinks was not accessible for hand washing due to costumes masks and hand towels being stored in the sink. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. CDI- Storage was removed from the hand 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 —Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Raw chicken eggs were stored on the upper shelf in the refrigerator. Below the eggs were ready to eat foods. CDI- Eggs were moved to the lowest shelf in the refrigerator.

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

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notedCode —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11 Separation - Storage (P) A bottle of hand soap was sitting on the drainboard of the food prep sink. Keep chemicals away from food prep equipment in a designated location. No point deduction today.

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 3-306.11 Protect food on display using shieldsContamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-306.11 Protect food on display using shields; packaging; or other effective means. -P I was told that food is set on the dining room tables for customer self service without sneeze protection (shields). Food must be protected at all times from the public. Sneeze protection must be provided for displayed food. CDI- Education given. No point deduction today.

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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minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Two of the walk-in cooler storage racks are badly rusted. Please replace the two rusted racks.

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, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source

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