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Vera Pizza And Grill

6091 Capital Blvd

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 4, 2026

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11(A)(1)Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11(A)(1); In reach-in freezer; raw chicken re-wrapped was stored above container of baba ghanoush (egg plant). Raw animal foods shall be separated from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. CDI by properly storing foods so raw chicken was not above egg plant.

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notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation - Large electric slicer and small hand slicer had dried food debris on them and were being stored as clean. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI by cleaning equipment by end of 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 3-501.17 and 3-501.18Food source and labeling

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Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 and 3-501.18; Priority Foundation - (REPEAT) Cooked chicken had date of 4/27 (more than 7 days ago) and open carton of whipping cream had no date. Also; several foods were cooked and cooled from day before or longer ago and had dates of 5/4. Ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS* foods (prepared in house or opened from container) kept more 24 hours shall have dates and shall be discarded if kept more than 7 days. CDI by voluntarily discarding chicken and putting date on whipping cream. NOTE: Ensure RTE TCS* foods are marked with the dates they are prepared; date of expiration or both dates. DO NOT change dates on foods. For example; if chicken was cooked and cooled on 5/4; it maintains that date until it is completely served or 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.

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notedCode 3-501.19 (B)(3)Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 (B)(3); Priority Foundation - (REPEAT) Establishment had written procedures for time as a public health control (TPHC) for pizzas; but no time was noted on these pizzas (when they started time control or discard time). Also; PIC stated that fresh garlic in oil (on table top at room temperature) was using time as a public health control but it was not written on TPHC procedure sheet and no time was on it. TPHC procedures shall be followed for pizzas and garlic in oil placed on time control; which includes tracking the time when pizzas and garlic in oil are taken out of temperature control. CDI by writing down time when pizzas were taken out of oven and voluntarily discarding garlic in oil. NOTE: Remember that foods using TPHC must be discarded 4 hours after removing from temperature control.

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notedCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

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Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12;to Core - (REPEAT) Some containers of oil; other liquids in bottles; etc. were not labeled with their contents. Containers of foods not easily recognizable (cooking oils; spices; flour; etc.) shall be labeled with the names of their contents. Properly label containers/bottles of foods.

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.

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notedCode 4-903.12Equipment and utensils

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.12; Core; Core - Stacks of plastic cups by cash register were unprotected (top rims exposed); and plastic portion cups were stored in soiled container. Single service disposable food containers shall be protected from contamination. Keep cups in approved dispenser or inverted and in their original plastic sleeves pulled up to rims of top cups on stacks; and clean the soiled portion cup storage 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.

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notedCode 4-601.11(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); Core - (REPEAT) Observed soiled exteriors of cooking equipment/fryer; unused equipment; undersides/backsides of equipment door handles. Some equipment still had protective plastic on surfaces (many surfaces were peeling and hard to clean). Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean. Increase cleaning frequency of equipment/surfaces above; and remove protective plastic from surfaces.

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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minorCode 5-501.111Facility maintenance

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; Core - Cardboard dumpster was missing a top lid. Trash/recycling receptacles shall be kept in good repair. Contact property manager to have solid waste company replace damaged dumpster with intact top lids. 5-501.115; Core - (REPEAT) Observed trash and debris located in grass and brush by dumpsters. Litter and other unnecessary items in the dumpster areas shall be removed. Work with property manager and neighboring businesses to have trash removed and properly disposed of.

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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.

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notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) Mop sink basin was covered with large sheet pans because drain was clogged (according to PIC - sink basin was not being used). Mop sink drain had missing cover. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Unclog the mop sink drain so it drains properly and can be used; and provide drain cover for drain opening. 6-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) Observed soiled hoses; pipes and flooring behind/under cooking line; mop sink/can wash basin and ceiling vent slats. Physical facilities shall be kept clean. Increase cleaning frequency of fixtures/surfaces above.

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, May 4, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 22, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B); Priority - Several cold TCS* foods were above 41F...Unless actively preparing; properly cooling or using time as a public health control; cold TCS* foods shall be kept at 41F or less throughout entire product...CDI by properly refrigerating foods.

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 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation - (REPEAT) A few ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS* foods kept more than 24 hours had no dates (cooked chicken; etc.)...Ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS* foods (prepared in house or opened from container) kept more 24 hours shall have dates...CDI by placing dates on foods.

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.

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notedCode 3-501.19 (B)(3)Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 (B)(3); Priority Foundation - Establishment had written procedures for time as a public health control (TPHC) for pizzas; but when two cheese pizzas were recently removed from oven; no time was noted for these pizzas (when they started time control or discard time)...TPHC procedures shall be followed for pizzas placed on time control; which includes tracking the time when pizzas are taken out of temperature control...CDI by writing down time when pizzas were taken out of oven.

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notedCode 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12;to Core - Some containers of dry foods; spices; etc. were not labeled with their contents...Containers of foods not easily recognizable (cooking oils; spices; flour; etc.) shall be labeled with the names of their contents...Properly label containers of foods.

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.

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notedCode 4-205.10Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

4-205.10; Core - Observed unapproved Ninja food processor/blender; Betty Crocker immersion blender and many inverted beverage trays used as "shelves" to elevate food/beverages items above the floor...Except for mixers; toasters; microwave ovens; water heaters and ventilation hoods; food service equipment shall meet ANSI/NSF certification or equivalent...Remove unapproved equipment from facility and replace with approved equipment. 4-501.11; Core - Several wire shelves in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer were rusty/peeling. At least one gasket on refrigerator door was twisted/detached...Food service equipment shall be kept in good repair. Door seals shall be intact and tight...Replace damaged equipment using similar approved equipment. 4-502.11 (A) and (C); Core - Several food containers were cracked/damaged...Food service utensils shall be kept in good repair...Discard damaged 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
notedCode 4-601.11(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); Core - (REPEAT) Observed soiled exteriors of cooking equipment/fryer; refrigerated drawer open vents and condenser coils. Some equipment still had protective plastic on surfaces...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment/surfaces above. Remove protective plastic from surfaces.

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 5-501.113(B)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113(B); Core - A few doors/lids on dumpsters used by establishment were open...Trash and recycling receptacles shall have tight-fitting lids and doors...Work with your employees and other neighboring businesses who use dumpsters to keep dumpster lids and doors closed when not in use. 5-501.115; Core - Observed a few bed mattresses; child play pen; wooden pallets; old vinyl chair and other items on ground around dumpsters used by establishment. Significant trash and debris was also located in grass and brush by dumpsters...Items; litter and other unnecessary items in the dumpster areas shall be removed...Work with property manager to have them remove household items; trash and debris on ground and properly dispose of them.

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 - Rear mop sink/can wash faucet dripped continually when water was completely turned off at faucet knobs and splitter in middle was wide open (leak in faucet?). Mop sink drain had missing cover. Walk-in freezer had ice accumulated around door...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair leaking mop sink/can wash faucet; and resecure cover over mop sink basin drain. Remove ice from freezer door and seal all air leaks that cause ice to form on door. 6-501.12; Core - Observed soiled vent hood filters; mop sink/can wash walls and basin; ceiling light shields (some insects accumulated)...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of fixtures/surfaces above. 6-501.16; Core - Damp mops in mop sink had handles down inside basin and mop heads leaning against wall (and soiling wall)...After use; mops shall be positioned to prevent soiling walls; equipment and supplies...Hang wet mop with handles up and mop heads down; draining into basin below.

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 22, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 8, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Observed container of cooked chicken wings in walk-in freezer not labeled with freeze date and chicken wings in pull out drawer not date marked. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. Foods prepared on site and then frozen must have freeze and thaw dates. CDI-Known dates added to food during inspection.

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 3-501.19 (A) (1)Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 (A) (1); Priority Foundation; Establishment did not have written procedures for TPHC for pizzas. Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) shall be prepared in advance; maintained in the establishment; and made available for the Health Department upon request. CDI-TPHC form was completed during inspection.

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notedCode 7-204.11Chemicals

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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11;Priority; Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration above 200ppm in sanitizer buckets. Chlorine sanitizer concentration shall be 50-200ppm. CDI-Sanitizer was made to appropriate concentration.

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 4-903.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.12; Core; Observed plastic to go bowls; cups and single use/single service articles articles stored in restroom. Owner stated there is not enough room in the establishment and wanted to use restroom for extra storage. Do not store single-use and single-service articles in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Inspector provided contact info for plan review to consult for more storage space and items were 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.

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notedCode 4-601.11(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); Observed slightly soiled shelving in walk-in cooler.Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Increase cleaning on this surface.

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 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 25, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Observed two containers of ready-to-eat chicken and buffalo chicken not date marked. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. CDI-Known dates added to food during inspection.

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 3-501.19 (A) (1)Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 (A) (1); Priority Foundation; Establishment did not have written procedures for TPHC for pizzas. Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) shall be prepared in advance; maintained in the establishment; and made available for the Health Department upon request. CDI-Inspector emailed TPHC form to managers at the end of inspection.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 19, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Knives and pans had some food debris on them. Utensils/food contact surfaces shall e clean to sight and touch. DCDI-Knives and pans were returned to the dishwashing 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
criticalCode 3-501.14Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.14; Priority; Onions and green peppers were not properly cooled before placing in flip top refrigeration beside the grill.. Cool heat treated vegetables in the walk-in cooler before placing in cold hold unit. CDI-Food were discarded by the owner.

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
criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; One food item; sliced turkey; was dated 7/5. Foods may be kept for 7 days; then must be discarded. CDI-Food was discarded by owner.

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.

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minorCode 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11; Core; Rice and sugar bags were open. Store rice and sugar in covered containers after opening packages. CDI-Owner corrected during inspection.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 19, 2024 · Original Source

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