Heads up, this place has a serious roach infestation. From the inspection report:
Observed cockroaches in 13 out of the 18 rooms inspected. Floor three is currently closed to guest due to pest activity. The rooms have not been cleaned. They planned to clean after the treatment. However, the vacant rooms with trash, left over food, soiled towels and linens are creating a harborage for pest.
Saw this today on mayorjacquesgilbert Instagram,
Anyone actually using the "Mayor, Jacques K. Gilbert" app?
Definitely not installing it, not sure why he can't just post his updates to Instagram
Sign says it's opening this October, with Home Decor, Pantry, Tabletop, and more
https://www.newsobserver.com/living/food-drink/article317029414.html
Soft opening planned for end of October
One of the longest list of violations ever (including 12 repeat violations), way down from its previous score of 88.50 on August 4
Anyone want to stop by and see if it's actually this bad?
Numerous issues in the kitchen noted in https://public.cdpehs.com/NCENVPBL/INSPECTION_VIOLATION/ShowVIOLATIONTable.aspx?ESTABLISHMENT=128677&INSPECTION=5921930&ESTTST_CTY=60
This is their lowest grade ever, only other B was in 2019 (88.50).
Haven't gotten the roaches under control as of August 24, 2026
6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) REPEAT- Observed several live roaches in the kitchen during the inspection (on cooler gasket and prep surface), after person in charge swept behind the cooler there were several juvenile roaches observed in the debris that was discarded. Observed gnats/fruit flies throughout the kitchen today.
This has been a problem for years
February 20, 2026 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) REPEAT- Observed multitudes of live cockroaches in the kitchen. They were under the handsink, under and in the 3-compartment sink, in containers that cleaned dishes were being stored in, in and around the sanitizer dispenser, and around the floor drain of the 3-compartment sink. Noted multiple dead cockroaches on the floor and shelves arounf the 3-compartment sink. Noted live and dead cockroaches on cleaned and sanitized equipkment that was being stored during the inspection.
August 7, 2025 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (c) REPEAT- Observed live cockrooaches, flies, and fruit flies, as well as a few dead cockroaches at the 3-compartment sink.
December 31, 2024 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (c) REPEAT- Observed a live cockroach and a few dead cockroaches at the 3-compartment sink.
September 11, 2024 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (c)- Observed multiple live cockroaches in the facility around the 3-compartment sink.
This is in the former location of Justins, Skewers, and Bread & Kabob.
Down from 93 in December 2025.
Here's the report
Ugh!
*tried to post to r/raleigh but got removed by Reddit's filters
The juliesoles.com link from the trailer that has been making the rounds now redirects to https://www.tiktok.com/@traileroftruth and there are a bunch of documents there
This is where TGI Friday's used to be, across from Duke
Here are the violation details: https://public.cdpehs.com/NCENVPBL/INSPECTION_VIOLATION/ShowVIOLATIONTable.aspx?ESTABLISHMENT=307792&INSPECTION=5912904&ESTTST_CTY=32
Yes worse than Waffle House's recent 87:
Their last B and C grades were in 2023.
The Cracker Barrel by the airport was also inspected today and only scored 82 (https://public.cdpehs.com/NCENVPBL/INSPECTION_VIOLATION/ShowVIOLATIONTable.aspx?ESTABLISHMENT=316221&INSPECTION=5902306&ESTTST_CTY=92)
Stay healthy out there!
Never been there and don't know anyone who has but passing on for awareness:
Previous grades have all been between 90 and 94.5
Walked by it many times but never been in yet, gonna keep walking. Here's the report:
Previous grades are 90.5, 88.5, 84.5, 90, 91, 92.5, 90, 87, 90
Anyone know of plans to add a bike rack around here? One is needed for sure
Chicken King #2 at 1740 West Trade (across from Johnson C Smith) got a 78.5 today. Here's the inspection report:
This is their lowest score yet (previous grades have been 85, 80.5, 87.5, 79.5, 88, 91, 90, 85, and 86.50). They also got in trouble for not having a grade card posted.
Anyone been here lately?
Saw this masterpiece featured on the Youth in Apex take Mayor's e-bike, e-scooter safety pledge story at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7QZMdUgA3k&t=67s
