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Big Al's BBQ & Catering


950 Gateway Commons CIR
WAKE FOREST , NC 27587

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Big Al's BBQ & Catering
Location: 950 Gateway Commons CIR WAKE FOREST , NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 04/02/2024
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
6. 2-401.11; Core; A cup without a lid was stored in the on a bottom shelf of in the to-go area. Employees may drink from covered beverage containers if they are handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment and other supplies. CDI - The drink was voluntarily discarded. 0.0
45. 4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; A box of napkins is stored on the floor in the to-go area. Single service/use articles shall be stored at least six inches above the floor. Store all boxes of single service/use articles on shelving. 0.5
51. 5-205.15; Core; The sprayer at the 3 compartment sink allows water to flow up in a vertical line as well as down; and the floor drain under the prep sinks against the wall has a slow drain. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair. Repair sprayer head and floor drain. 0.0
54. 5-501.111; Core; The trash dumpster at the end is separating and leaks from the base at times in addition one of its lids is broken; a lid is detached from the recycling dumpster on the end. Dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair. Have your landlord contact your waste management company for repairs. 1.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783*
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Big Al's BBQ & Catering
Location: 950 Gateway Commons CIR WAKE FOREST , NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 11/17/2023
Score: 98.5

#  Comments Points
43. 3-304.12; Core; A portion cup was stored in the cheese sauce in the hot hold cabinet. Utensils being stored in foods shall be stored with their handle above the food. CDI - Portion cup was removed. 0.5
47. 4-501.11; Core; The mechanical door is missing from the bottom of the oven on the right; the faucet is beginning to corrode at the handwashing sink by the hot hold cabinet. All equipment shall be easily cleanable and maintained in good repair. Replace cover and faucet. 1.0
54. 5-501.111; Core; One of the trash dumpsters leaks from its base. Dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair. Have your landlord contact your waste management company for a replacement. **No points taken due to PIC having a text message with response from landlord dated 7.12.23. 0.0
56. 6-403.11; Core; An employee's bottle of water was stored on a rack above the prep sink. Employee food/drinks shall be stored in a manner that prevents the contamination of the restaurant's food and supplies. CDI- Bottle of water was moved to shelf under prep sink. 0.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783*
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Big Al's BBQ & Catering
Location: 950 Gateway Commons CIR WAKE FOREST , NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 07/11/2023
Score: 98

#  Comments Points
41. 3-304.14; Core; Two wet wiping cloths were stored in the dump sink in the to-go area. Damp/wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use. CDI - Cloths were put in dirty laundry area. 1.0
43. 3-304.12; Core; A scoop was laying flat in the bulk sugar container. Utensils being stored in food shall be stored with the handle above the food. CDI- Scoop was "dug" into the sugar. 0.0
47. 4-501.12; Core; The mechanical door is missing from the bottom of the oven on the right. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair and easily cleanable. Replace cover. 0.5
51. 5-205.15; Core; The discharge pipe at the handwashing sink by the beverage cooler leaks from the joint. All plumbing systems shall be in good repair. CDI- Leaking stopped once pipe was tightened. 0.0
54. 5-501.111; Core; One of the trash dumpsters leaks from its base. Dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair and be easily cleanable. Have your landlord contact your waste management company for a replacement by email/text. 0.0
55. 6-501.113; Core; Maintenance tools are stored above bottled sauces. Maintenance tools shall be stored so that they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils or other supplies. Store maintenance tools on bottom shelf. 0.5
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783*
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Big Al's BBQ & Catering
Location: 950 Gateway Commons CIR WAKE FOREST , NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 04/25/2023
Score: 97.5

#  Comments Points
21. 3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Ribs (129F) and Chicken (124F) in the hot holding cabinet at the cookline temped below 135F. TCS foods being held hot shall be maintained at 135F or above. CDI - Mac and cheese (145F) was blocking the vent/blower was moved and foods reheated. 1.5
23. 3-501.18; Priority; Hotdogs in a container were dated for 4.18.23. TCS foods that have exceed the time and temperature combination of being held for 7 days at 41F shall be discarded, with Day 1 being the day of preparation and/or seal is broken on packaging. CDI - Hotdogs were voluntarily discarded. 0.0
41. 3-304.14; Core; Damp wiping cloth stored on prep table by steam table. Damp/wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer when not in use. CDI - Cloth put in sanitizer bucket. 0.5
47. 4-501.11; Core; The mechanical cover is missing at the bottom of the oven on the right and there is a hole in the thumb of one of the slash-resistant protective gloves. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair and easily cleanable. Replace cover and gloves. 0.5
51. 5-205.15; Core; The faucet joint at the pre-rinse sink by the dish machine leaks continuously. All plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair. Repair sink. 0.0
54. 5-501.111; Core; One of the lids is cracked/broken on the trash dumpster at the end of the dumpster row. Dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair. Have your landlord contact your waste management company for a replacement. 0.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wake.gov - 919.609.1783*
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Big Al's BBQ & Catering
Location: 950 Gateway Commons CIR WAKE FOREST , NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 01/20/2023
Score: 99.5

#  Comments Points
41. 3-304.14; Core; The sanitizer bucket by the handwashing sink was stored on the floor. Sanitizer buckets shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents the contamination of food, equipment and other supplies. CDI - Sanitizer bucket was put on a step stool. 0.0
45. 4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; A stack of styrofoam plates were stored with their food contact surface exposed. Single use/service articles shall be stored in their original protective packaging or in a manner that prevents them from becoming contaminated until used. CDI - Plates were inverted. 0.5
49. 4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The ceiling of the microwave has food debris on it. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent a buildup of soil residues. CDI - Ceiling was cleaned. 0.0
General Comments
*Melodee Wallace Johnson - melodee.johnson@wakegov.com - 919.599.9537*
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Big Al's BBQ & Catering
Location: 950 Gateway Commons CIR WAKE FOREST , NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 10/26/2022
Score: 97.5

#  Comments Points
25. 3-603.11; Priority Foundation; Steaks served on the weekends can be ordered medium rare (125-130F). Animal-derived foods shall have a disclosure and reminder statement that informs the public of the potential risk of foodborne illness. **PIC emailed wording with a reminder to put an asterisk by steaks that may be cooked to order. A verification visit will be made Friday, November 4,2022 to ensure the digital menu has been updated; online menu was updated during inspection. 0.5
39. 3-307.11; Core; A covered bowl of raw chicken gizzards and well as a covered bowl of raw chicken livers were stored in the outdoor walkin cooler; the permit states that only bulk foods in their original packaging may be stored in the outdoor walkin cooler. Food shall be protected from all sources of contamination. CDI - Gizzards and livers were discarded. 1.0
44. 4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; The napkins used to wrap the sivlerware in the to-go area do not cover the portion of the utensil that has contact with food/mouths and they are stored with the handles in the container (all of the unwrapped silverware was inverted). Utensils shall be stored covered or inverted. CDI - Silverware was inverted. 0.0
47. 4-501.11; Core; The mechanical cover is missing at the bottom of the oven on the right. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Put the cover back on so that the equipment remains easily cleanable. 0.0
47. 4-501.12; Core; The red and green cutting boards are badly scored. Cutting boards shall be resurfaced or replaced when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Replace or resurface cutting boards. 0.5
51. 5-304.12; Core; The end of the hose is resting in the mop sink. Hoses shall be operated so that backflow and other contamination of the water supply is prevented. CDI - Hose was wrapped around the faucet. 0.0
55. 6-501.12; Core; Water dripping from the condenser vent in the main walkin cooler is pooling on the floor and there is ice/snow build up around the door of the outdoor walk-in freezer. The physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Clean the floor, 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@wakegov.com - 919.609.1783*
Follow-Up: 11/04/2022
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Big Al's BBQ & Catering
Location: 950 Gateway Commons CIR WAKE FOREST , NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 07/27/2022
Score: 97.5

#  Comments Points
22. 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Slaw (51F), potato salad (54F), diced tomatoes (52F) and sliced prime rib (53F) as well as other non-tcs foods (52-55F) temped above 41F. The ambient air in the cooler was 58F. TCS foods being held cold shall be maintained at 41F or below. Since foods had just been recently stocked in cooler they were put in the walk in cooler to cool down. Cooler will not be used to store tcs foods until repaired. 1.5
41. 3-304.14; Core; Damp wiping cloths were on a prep surface by the dish machine. Damp/wet wiping cloths not in use shall be kept in sanitizer or in dirty linen area. Cloths were removed. 0.5
43. 3-304.12; Core; A portioning cup/sauce cup was stored in the cheese sauce that was in the hot holding cabinet. Utensils may be stored in foods, if the handle is above the food. Portioining cup was discarded. 0.5
47. 4-501.12; Core; The red and green cutting boards are badly scored. Cutting boards shall be resurfaced or replaced when they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Resurface or replace cutting boards. 0.0
55. 6-501.12; Core; There is ice on the floor and in the vent of the main walk in freezer. The physical facilities shall be kept clean. Remove ice and monitor freezer to determine if it needs servicing. 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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Big Al's BBQ & Catering
Location: 950 Gateway Commons CIR WAKE FOREST , NC 27587
Facility Type: Restaurant
Inspection Date: 04/19/2022
Score: 97

#  Comments Points
10. 5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Spray bottles and clean wiping cloths were stored at the handwashing sink in the to-go area. Handwashing sinks shall only be used for handwashing. CDI - Items were relocated. 0.0
15. 3-302.11; Priority Foundation; A portioned container of raw pork fritters and opened package of raw chicken livers were stored on the top shelf of the single door reach in freezer. Foods shall be stored according to final cook temperature once the seal has been broken on their original packaging to prevent cross contamination in freezers. CDI - Foods rearranged and food storage stickers given to kitchen manager. 1.5
16. 4-501.114; Priority; The dish machine sanitized at less than 25ppm and there was not any sanitizer in the lines. Dish machines using chlorine based sanitizer shall maintain a chlorine concentration between 50-200ppm. CDI - Machine was primed until sanitizer tested within range. 1.5
47. 4-501.11; Core; The mechanical cover is missing at the bottom of the oven on the right. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Put the mechanical cover back on so that the oven/grill remains easily cleanable. 0.0
47. 4-101.19; Core; A piece of cardboard is being stored under the squeeze bottles on the sauce rack. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to food splash or that require frequent cleaning shall be made of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material. CDI - Cardboard was removed. 0.0
General Comments
***Your permit only allows for the storage of unopened bulk food in its original packaging in the outside walk in cooler and freezer... the fish in the metal pan that is stored in the outside walk in cooler is in violation of your permit.***
-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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