Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Pimiento Tea Room

200 N Main St

Last inspected Sep 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 99.5

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Quick Answers

When was Pimiento Tea Room last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 30, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 99.5” (official score 99.5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Oct 25, 2023 to Sep 30, 2026.
Has Pimiento Tea Room ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 25, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 30, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Replace hooks over 3 compartment sink that are beginning to rust.

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, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 8, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) Bathroom wall repair in progress. Have to seal hole. behind toilet. No points taken.

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

minorCode 6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas. Cell phone on wire shelf on top of deli sheet box. Store personal possessions away from foodFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas. Cell phone on wire shelf on top of deli sheet box. Store personal possessions away from food; storage and prep areas related to kitchen.

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, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 11, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Dust build up on fans stored above reach in coolers. Small amount of dust build up on ceiling around air curtain AC unit above 3 compartment sink. Dirt build up behind dish machine and on surrounding pipes behind dish 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

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Small amount of dust build up along shelving on prep table next to handwashing sink where utensils are stored. Dust build up on outsides of bakers rack next to cook line. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.

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, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 8, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 27, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-201.11; Priority; Sanitizer bucket is stored directly next to open bowl of uncooked potatoes below expo line. Large jugs of chemicals are stored on a shelving adjacent to food prep surfaces and open food at entrance of kitchen. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single use items by separating the material by spacing or partitioning and locating the material in an area that is not above food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single use items. Corrected During Inspection - Inspector advised PIC to relocate these items in a location away from food; equipment; etc.

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, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 25, 2023

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-205.10Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-205.10; Core; Facility is actively utilizing an instapot that specifically states that it is for household use only. Two additional instapots observed in upstairs storage area. Except for toasters; mixers; microwave ovens; water heaters; and hoods; food equipment shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s intended use and certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited certification program.

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 25, 2023 · Original Source