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Village Deli Grill

909 Aviation Pky

Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Apr 10, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3-101.11 3-101.11Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition; safe & unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

3-101.11 3-101.11; Priority; Observed white growth/ spoilage on lemons. . Food shall be safe; unadulterated; and honestly presented- items discarded.

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
notedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Observed black residue inside ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers; clean equipment at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Empty ice and detail clean machine. Manager agreed to empty ice and detail clean machine. 4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed greasy film residue inside food prep sink; grease and debris buildup on immersion blender; measuring cups; lexan pans and several utensils stored as clean. Heavy debris and staining on cutting board in the area across from the register and the cold top door is will not open due to an accumulation of food residue buildup. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- items placed in 3 comp sink.

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 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; Observed spring mix; cut lettuce; and tomato guacamole holding above 41F in ice bath; where ice covered only the bottom surface of pans. TCS food shall be held at 41F or below. Items place in walk in.

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 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Observed some improvements with date marking today. However; there was no date marking for feta cheese; cooked chicken and open gallon of milk . Observed boiled eggs with prep date 4-2. Food shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination; except time that the product is frozen; P (2) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (3) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified. Items 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 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Observed tuna and chickpeas removed from can; cooling inisde tighlty covered containers. Observed fruit salad prepared this morning stored in tightly covered container. Cooling shall be accomplished by: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans (2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions (3) Using rapid cooling equipment 1) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; or loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Covers removed.

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 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; Ice wands are stored directly on top shelf in walk in freezer without a barrier. Cleaned and sanitized equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean; dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Observed a buildup of debris on and on shelving and inside reach in cooler near registers . Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency that prevents the build up of soil residues.

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 10, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 5, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; There was no one with food protection manager certification during inspection. The Person in charge (PIC) shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. A certified food protection manager shall be present during all hours of food preparation or service. Obtain certification.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Observed black residue inside ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers; clean equipment at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Empty ice and detail clean machine. Manager agreed to empty ice and detail clean machine. 4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed black residue inside food prep sink. Grease and dried food residue present on spatulas; knives; and cutting boards stored as clean. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch- items placed in 3 comp sink.

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 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Observed no date marking for cut lettuce and open package of boiled eggs. Observed hot dogs; black bean burgers; shredded chicken; chickpeas; cocktail sauce; feta; fruit salad;chicken salad; potato salad; tuna;brie; hummus and housemade pimento cheese. Food shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination; except time that the product is frozen; P (2) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (3) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified. Items 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 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Observed tuna removed from can; cooling inisde tighlty covered container. Cooling shall be accomplished by: 1) Placing the food in shallow pans (2) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions (3) Using rapid cooling equipment 1) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; or loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. Covers removed

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 4-501.19 Priority FoundationCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.19 Priority Foundation; Observed employee actively washing dishes in soapy water solution 96F. The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment shall be maintained at not less than 110F.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Observed a buildup of debris on rolling cart and on shelving above fryer/grill. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency that prevents the build up of soil residues.

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 Observed water running under constant pressure at 3 comp faucet. A backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for constructionWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Observed water running under constant pressure at 3 comp faucet. A backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for construction; installation; maintenance; inspection; and testing for that specific application and type of device. Water forced under constant pressure can lead to backflow preventer malfunction. Repair hose and ensure water is turned off when not in use- water turned off.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 6-501.12 CoreCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Core; Observed a buildup on floors in dry storage room under coke bibs. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

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, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 26, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; There was no one with food protection manager certification during inspection. The Person in charge (PIC) shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. A certified food protection manager shall be present during all hours of food preparation or service. Obtain certification.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
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) The cut lettuce (63) and cheese (60) were cold held in an ice bath below 41F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. The PIC discarded and replaced the food items.***CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION (CDI)***

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 4-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12; Core; Cutting boards on the prep units have deep cuts and discoloration. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized; or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Replace/resurface cutting board.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) All refrigeration gaskets contain food debris. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency that prevents the build up of soil residues. PIC advised.

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, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 10, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; There was no one with food protection manager certification during inspection. The Person in charge (PIC) shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. A certified food protection manager shall be present during all hours of food preparation or service. Obtain certification.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; In the reach-in cooler in the kitchen found wrapped in a plastic wrap sliced deli meat that was date marked April 2 (over seven days). TCS foods (time/temperature control for safety food) opened or prepared; in the establishment and kept for more than 24 hours shall be date marked. Date marking should be either a preparation date; or a consume-by/discard date. CDI - voluntary discard by PIC.

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
majorCode 3-501.13Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13 ; Priority Foundation; Observed that salmon was thawed in uncut packages. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: Prior to its thawing under refrigeration; or prior to; or immediately upon completion of; its thawing. CDI - PIC made small cuts in ROP packages.

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
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; Observed that flip top cooler near cash register is leaking underneath. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Repair the leak.

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 10, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 4, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; There was no one with food protection manager certification during inspection. The Person in charge (PIC) shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. A certified food protection manager shall be present during all hours of food preparation or service. Obtain certification.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; In the walk-in cooler found a big container of pasta salad that was date marked 12/27/2023 (over 7 days). TCS foods (time/temperature control for safety food) opened or prepared; in the establishment and kept for more than 24 hours shall be date marked. Date marking should be either a preparation date; or a consume-by/discard date. CDI - voluntary discard by PIC.

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
majorCode 3-501.13Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13 ; Priority Foundation; Observed that salmon was thawed in uncut packages. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: Prior to its thawing under refrigeration; or prior to; or immediately upon completion of; its thawing. CDI - PIC made small cuts in ROP packages.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source

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