Restaurant · Wake County, NC

The Cardinal Bar

535 S White St

Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 100

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Quick Answers

When was The Cardinal Bar last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 3, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 100” (official score 100).
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?: 2 inspections on record, from Dec 9, 2025 to Mar 3, 2026.
Has The Cardinal Bar ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 9, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 3, 2026

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode Observation: Beside the three comp sink their is a hole in the wall. 6-101.11/6-201.11 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Beside the three comp sink their is a hole in the wall. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors; walls and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

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 3, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 9, 2025

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, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source

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