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Town Hall Burgers Beer Raleigh

Name: Town Hall Burgers Beer Raleigh
Address: 13100 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Wake County, NC

13100 Falls Of Neuse Rd

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 31, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; Paper towel dispenser was out of paper towels on the makeline at the start of the inspection. Each handwash sink shall be provided with paper towels or an air drying device. CDI- Paper towels were replenished.

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.

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; Black beans (111F) and queso (122F) in hot holding unit found holding at incorrect temperatures. Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. CDI- Food was rapidly reheated to a temperature above 165F on the stove.

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 6-202.13Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-202.13; Core; Bug light mounted on wall stored above metro shelving holding clean food containers and utensils. Insect control devices shall be installed so that dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment; utensils; and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Relocate bug light to an area that does not pose a risk of contamination. *Points will be deducted on future inspections if violation persists.

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 6-101.11/6-201.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-101.11/6-201.11; Core; The floor's coating is missing in some areas throughout the kitchen and walk-in cooler. 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. Repair flooring. *Facility is working towards pricing and repairs.

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 6-501.110Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.110; Core; At the start of the inspection; found employee personal items in tall reach-in cooler on top shelf. Employee personal bag was stored on dry goods bin upon entering kitchen area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee items and other possessions. Designate a better location for employee belongings.

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, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 9, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Table-mounted slicer was not clean and was last used yesterday. Salad spinner still had food residue present after cleaning. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- All items were taken to the warewashing area to be cleaned and sanitized.

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 6-202.13Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

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; Two screws missing on the flip top part of prep cooler. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Secure lid properly to prep cooler.

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 6-101.11/6-201.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

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 6-501.110Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.110; Core; Employee personal items (phone and bottled water) found stored on prep surface at the start of the inspection. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee items and other possessions. Designate a better location for employee belongings or keep in pocket.

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, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 27, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; The handwashing sink in the front area was not turned on and accessible at the start of the inspection due to a leaky faucet. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. CDI- Plumber was called and visit was scheduled to fix leak. Handwashing sink was turned on during the 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.

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Buttermilk mixture for slaw had a prep date of (10/20) in the walk-in cooler. Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food shall be discarded once it exceeds its date for time/temperature safety (7 days from preparation or opening if held at 41F or below). Remember that the prep date is Day 1. CDI- Food was voluntarily discarded.

In plain English

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

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; Several metal food containers that were stored as clean were found stacked while still wet. Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self draining position that allows air drying. Ensure these containers are completely dry before stacking together.

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 5-501.115Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115; Core; Shared outside dumpster with an accumulation of loose trash in dumpster enclosure due to bag opening/ripping. A storage area and enclosure for refuse; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained clean. Work with neighboring restaurants to clean up excess litter and ensure facility's garbage is placed in receptacle. **No points taken today due to boxes and trash having labels/ identifiable items that belong to neighboring establishments. Points may be assessed on future inspections if violation continues to occur. 5-502.11; Core; Shared outside dumpster has an accumulation of trash bags/boxes on the floor and the receptacle needs more frequent pickups. Refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. Contact property management or landlord to request more frequent pickups for the shared outside dumpster.

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 6-101.11/6-201.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-101.11/6-201.11; Core; The floor's coating is missing in some areas throughout the kitchen and walk-in cooler. 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. Repair flooring.

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 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 9, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled. Working containers of cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be labeled with the common name of the material. CDI - Spray bottle was labeled.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 5-501.16(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.16(A); Core; Boxes and trash are outside of the dumpsters. Provide receptacles of sufficient capacity to hold refuse; recyclables; and returnables that accumulate. Continue to work with landlord and other tenants in keeping the dumpster area clean. **NO points taken due to boxes and trash having labels/ identifiable items that belong to neighboring establishments.

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 6-101.11/6-201.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-101.11/6-201.11; Core 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. The floor's coating is missing in some areas. Repair flooring. 6-501.12; Core; The ceiling vents have a buildup of dust/residue on them. Floors; walls and ceilings shall be maintained clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.

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, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 18, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; The quat.ammonia sanitizer in the sanitizer buckets tested at 0 ppm. Quat.ammonia sanitizer shall be maintained between 200-400 ppm. CDI - Fresh sanitizer was made.

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 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; A bowl was stored in the frozen fries in the tall reach-in freezer. Utensils being stored in foods shall be stored with the handle above the food. CDI- Bowl was removed.

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 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; To-go paper containers were stored in the dining area; to-go area and kitchen area with their food contact surfaces exposed. Single service/use articles shall be stored in their original protective packaging or in a manner that prevents them from becoming contaminated until used. -Invert; cover or keep in their bags.

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 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; The inner doors and walls of the dish machine have a buildup of residue. Warewashing machines shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent the recontamination of equipment and utensils. Clean the inside of the dish machine.

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 vents and some of the light globes in the hood need cleaning due to a buildup of oil and dust. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent a buildup 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 5, 2023

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Raw bacon and fish found stored over two containers of hot dogs. Arrange each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. CDI: PIC rearranged items.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Chlorine dishwasher found reading at 0ppm. Chlorine dish machines shall be 50-200ppm. CDI: PIC changed the empty chlorine container and primed the machine and is now between 50-200ppm.

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 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Small amount of ice found building up on one box of food in the reach in freezer. Food shall be protected from contamination. Repair reach in freezer.

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

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; Significant amount of ice found building up in the back of the double door reach in freezer. Torn gasket found on prep cooler 1. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Repair items.

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, Dec 5, 2023 · Original Source