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Bru's Public House

5433 Wade Park Blvd

Last inspected Oct 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Bru's Public House last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 13, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 99” (official score 99).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 9 inspections on record, from Nov 20, 2023 to Oct 13, 2026.
Has Bru's Public House ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 20, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 13, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (A) In cold/hot holding unitsEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s Notes

4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (A) In cold/hot holding units; a thermometer sensor shall be located in the warmest part of a cold hold unit and in the coolest part of a hot hold unit. Thermometers missing from both pizza reach-in units. CDI: Thermometers replaced at inspectors request. (B) Except as specified in (C) of this section; cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for TCS FOOD shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to EQUIPMENT for which the placement of a thermometer is not practical because of the design; type; or use; such as heat lamps; cold plates; steam tables; insulated FOOD transport containers; and salad bars. (D) Thermometers shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) Thermometers on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale; printed record; or digital readout in increments no greater than 2F in the intended range of use. Pf

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

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in unit doors of pizza make line units.

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 of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Large amount of standing water observed inside reach-in pizza 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 26, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11 (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf): Food debris observed on clean multi-use pans and in the bottom of a large sauce bottle storage container. CDI: Dishes moved to be cleaned during 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Gaskets torn on reach-in unit doors of pizza make line units.

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, May 26, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 9, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Other

Official Wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s Notes

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. (P): Carton of raw shell eggs stored on wire shelving inside walk-in cooler above ready to eat produce. CDI: Eggs moved to appropriate raw food storage shelving.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Three gaskets torn on reach-in unit doors. One on fry cooler and two on front pizza make line units.

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 9, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 18, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-703.11 After cleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-703.11 After cleaning; equipment; food contact surfaces; and utensils shall be sanitized using an approved method. (P): chlorine sanitizer inside dish machine reading 0ppm after several attempts. CDI: Please manually sanitizing at three compartment sink while dish machine is adjusted.

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

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Two gaskets torn. One on fry cooler and one on reach-in unit.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12; Core; Dust observed on ceiling vents in dish area. 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, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 26, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing (Pf): Multi-use plastic container store in grill station handwashing sink. CDI: Item removed.

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

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11(C ) 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. Ice build-up on freezer door threshold.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12; Core; Dust observed on ceiling vents. 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, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 4, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 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; Minor food debris inside reach-in cooler gaskets. Grease build-up on hood ventilation system over grill/fryer station. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust and other debris.

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 4, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 16, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.11; Core; Minor black residue on ice machine interior. Equipment such as ice machines shall be frequently cleaned.

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 7-201.11Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-201.11; Priority; Bottle of Advil stored on shelving over prep sink/flip top cooler. Toxic materials shall be stored where they cannot contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service items. CDI: Medicine removed.; 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Several spray bottles containing chemical cleaners inside dish area do not have identifying labels. Working containers used to store toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers shall be cleaner identified with the common name of the material. CDI: Labels added.

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

minorCode 6-501.111Pests

Official Wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.111; Core; Few small flies noted in dish pit area. Premises shall be maintained free of insects and other pests.

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

minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.13; Core; Greasy residue build-up on handles of fry cooler flip-top. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be maintained 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, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 26, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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; Greasy residue on cold drawer handles. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be maintained 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

criticalCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-204.11; Priority; Bucket of quat sanitizer reading in the 500ppm range. Chemical sanitizers shall be used at the proper concertation for food-contact surfaces. CDI: Sanitizers remade.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 26, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 20, 2023

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

3-305.11; Core; Three bins of potato chips stored on top of a box of fryer oil on the floor. Food shall be stored at least 6-inches above the floor. Please replace oil with a small table or platform.

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

majorCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s Notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; Handwashing sink at grill station without a supply of hand towels. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with disposable towels. CDI: Hand towels replaced.

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

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s Notes

3-302.11; Priority; Raw ground beef stored on prep table over opened boxes of potatoes and employee jacket. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings and cooked pulled pork stored over raw pork/bacon inside walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods shall be separated from ready-to-eat foods with ready-to-eat foods stored above raw animal foods. CDI: Items rearranged inside cooler during inspection. New storage order stickers provided during inspection.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-201.11; Priority; Spray air freshener bottle stored on dry storage shelving above facility single-service items. Toxic materials shall be stored where they cannot contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service items. CDI: Air freshener removed. No points deducted ay this time.

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

minorCode 6-501.111Pests

Official Wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.111; Core; Few flies noted in dish pit area. Premises shall be maintained free of insects and other pests.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

6-403.11; Core; Employee coat stored on top of opened boxes of potatoes and one employee phone stored on flip-top cooler prep surface. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated area where contamination of food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service items cannot occur. This violation has been marked on the last 4 inspections. Full points taken. CDI: Items moved.

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, Nov 20, 2023 · Original Source