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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant


1248 S Main ST
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Facility Type: Restaurant
 

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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 04/11/2024
Score: 99.5

#  Comments Points
45. 4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Single use trays and lids in the kitchen and to-go trays in the beverage area were stored 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. CDI- Items were inverted. 0.5
56. 6-403.11; Core; Employee drinks were stored on prep surfaces. Employee food/drinks shall be stored in a manner that prevents the contamination of the establishment's food and supplies. CDI - Drinks were moved to bottom shelves. 0.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783 *
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 11/14/2023
Score: 99.5

#  Comments Points
49. 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The green racks in the dish area have a buildup of dust. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent a buildup of soil residues. Clean the shelving more frequently. 0.5
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783*
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 08/01/2023
Score: 99.5

#  Comments Points
44. 4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Containers of salad and cheese were sitting on a stack of chilled plates that will be used for customers. Clean utensils (plates) shall be stored where they are not exposed to contamination by being covered or inverted. CDI- Containers were removed and plate sent to dish area. 0.0
47. 4-501.11; Core; A light globe is partially detached in the hood. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Repair loose wires. 0.5
55. 6-501.12; Core; Food splash and dust on the wall/ceiling by the double door cooler. The physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Clean the floors, walls and ceilings on a frequent basis. CDI- Wall was wiped down. 0.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783*
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 04/25/2023
Score: 99

#  Comments Points
3. 2-103.11 (O); Priority Foundation; PIC did not have the most recent version of the employee health policy. The PIC shall have a method that allows for the verification of food employees being informed of their responsibility to report their health and activities related to diseases that are transmitted by food. CDI - The updated employee health form 1-B and quick decision guide was given to Jason, Chef. 0.0
10. 5-205.11; Priority Foundation; A bottle brush was stored in the handwashing sink in the dish area. Handwashing sinks shall only be used for handwashing. CDI - Brush was removed. 1.0
10. 5-202.12; Core; Hot water at the handwashing sinks in the kitchen temped at 83 and 84F; the handwashing sinks in the bathroom temped at 84 and 85; and the handwashing sink in the drink/storage room temped at 83F. Handwashing sinks shall provide tempered water at 100F or above. **Thermostat was turned up at hot water heater and water got hotter by end of inspection. 0.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783*
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 01/31/2023
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
10. 5-202.12; Core; Hot water at the handwashing sinks in the kitchen, bathroom, drink/storage room area temp between 72-75F. Handwashing sinks shall provide tempered water at 100F or above. Increase water temperature at handwashing sinks. 1.0
28. 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of pink detergent on the chemical storage rack was not labeled. Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be labeled with the common name of the material. CDI - Bottle was labeled. 1.0
55. 6-501.12; Core; The window on the wall by the prep coolers, the ceiling above the double door cooler and the piping along the ceiling/upper wall need wiping down due to dust, oil and food splash. The physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Clean the floors, walls and ceilings on a frequent basis. 0.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wakegov.com- 919.609.1783*
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 10/25/2022
Score: 99.5

#  Comments Points
48. 4-302.14; Priority Foundation; Test strips could not be located for the quat.ammonia sanitizer; PIC only able to locate DDBSA and chlorine test strips. A method that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solutions shall be maintained on site. CDI - Quat.ammonia test strips were found. 0.5
49. 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The floor fan has a buildup of dust and the inside of the microwave and range has food residue on it. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent a buildup of soil residues. 0.0
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wakegov.com - 919.609.1783*
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 08/02/2022
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
10. 5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Ice was in the handwashing sink located across from the ice machine. Handwashing sinks shall only be used for handwashing. Staff reminded by chef to use dump sink. 0.0
47. 4-501.11; Core; The grate at the beverage dispensing machine is rusting. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair and easily cleanable. Request a new grate from your beverage supplier. 0.5
53. 6-302.11; Priority Foundation; The women's bathroom did not have any toilet paper. Toilet paper shall be provided at each toilet. Toilet paper was put in the dispenser. 0.5
54. 5-501.115; Core; An old freezer chest is being stored in the dumpster area. Owner stated that is is no longer in use. The dumpster area shall be maintained free of unnecessary items. Owner stated that a special pick-up request has been made to Republic and he will follow up on request. 0.0
55. 6-501.12; Core; The piping that is attached to the wall but very close to the ceiling in the dish and food prep areas of the kitchen has a layer of dust on it and there is debris behind the range. The physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Clean the floors, walls and ceilings on a frequent basis. 1.0
56. 6-403.11; Core; An employee's Gatorade with a broken seal was stored on the top shelf in the bottom section of the small prep cooler. Employee food/drinks shall be stored in a manner that prevents the contamination of the restaurant's food and supplies. The Gatorade was voluntarily discarded. 0.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wakegov.com - 919.609.1783*

Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 05/17/2022
Score: 99

#  Comments Points
42. 3-302.15; Core; A sticker was on the a pear that had been cut in half. Stickers shall be removed prior to washing fruits and vegetables so that they do not become a source of contamination once the fruit/vegetable is cut, added to other ingredients, cooked or consumed in its ready to eat state. CDI - Pear was discarded by chef. 0.5
44. 4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Plates and bowls are stored on a shelving with their food contact surfaces exposed. Utensils shall be stored covered or inverted. Utilize one of the methods we discussed to ensure top dish is not used since you do not wish to invert plates per our discussion so that remaining dishes are covered. 0.0
47. 4-501.11; Core; The grate at the beverage dispensing machine is rusting. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair and easily cleanable. Request a new grate from your beverage supplier. 0.0
55. 6-501.12; Core; The window seal by the prep coolers and wall has food splash on it; the piping that is attached to the wall has a layer of dust on it. The physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Clean the floors, walls and ceilings on a frequent basis. 0.5
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wakegov.com - 919.609.1783*
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 01/18/2022
Score: 99

#  Comments Points
39. 3-305.11; Core; Boxes of wine were stored on the floor. Food shall be stored at least six inches above the ground. CDI - Boxes were moved to shelving. 1.0
42. 3-302.15; Core; Stickers were on the oranges, lemons and a pear in the bar area. Stickers shall be removed prior to washing fruits and vegetables so that they do not become a source of contamination once the fruit/vegetable is cut, added to other ingredients, cooked or consumed in its ready to eat state. Remove all stickers prior to washing fruits and vegetables. 0.0
48. 4-302.13; Priority Foundation; A method of verifying the surface temperature of utensils in the hot water dish machine was not available. An irreversible method of verifying the surface of utensils are 160F and above that have been been cleaned in dish machines shall be maintained on site. A verification visit will be made no later than Friday, January 28, 2022 to ensure either thermolabels, a waterproof thermometer or dish simulator has been purchased. **No points taken due to this being the first inspection in compliance with the adoption of the 2017 Food Code. 0.0
49. 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The floor fan and window fan have a build up of dust. Non-food contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Clean the fans on a more frequent basis. 0.0
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources

*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wakegov.com - 919.609.1783*
Follow-Up: 01/28/2022
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 09/29/2021
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
General Comments
No recipient signature due to COVID-19 precautions.
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 03/23/2021
Score: 95

#  Comments Points
General Comments
TCS*: Time-temperature control for safety foods or also called potentially hazardous foods...Verification visit to be made on Wednesday, 3/31/2021 to evaluate completion of Items #8 and #20 on this report.
Follow-Up: 03/31/2021
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 11/12/2019
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
General Comments
**Re-label the squeeze bottles or use a colored coded system with chart so that items are easily identified.

**Just a reminder: Since customers have the option of ordering the salmon cooked to order, please make sure to keep the label that states the salmon is farm raised on the package.

*NOTICE* AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) NOW REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS.

*Melodee Wallace Johnson - 919.609.1783-melodee.johnson@wakegov.com*
Follow-Up: 11/22/2019
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 09/13/2019
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
Location: 1248 S Main ST WAKE FOREST, NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 04/16/2019
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
General Comments
*NOTICE* AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) NOW REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS.
Follow-Up: 04/26/2019
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