Truth Breakfast Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Truth Breakfast Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Fayetteville restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in both non-single-use cups and single use cups, none with straws and some without lids, and drinks were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging that was stored under refrigeration. COS. Removed from bags. CA: Fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging shall be removed from the modified environment prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food service employee wearing jewelry while handling food. COS. Jewelry removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry shall be worn on the hands or wrists to include medical bracelets.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris on and in equipment. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged wall tile by the walk-in cooler and damaged floor tile at the bar; observed accumulation of debris under shelves and equipment. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
74
Feb 12, 2025
Followup
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed that the ceiling/roof of the walk-in cooler was leaking heavily; PIC states that this happens whenever there is rain. CA: Facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
95
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
6 major violations. 11 minor violations. 9 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed residential pesticides stored in the facility. COS. Discarded. CA: All chemicals including pesticides shall be used according to their manufacturers instructions, residential pesticides shall be used only in residential settings.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility had prepared TCS food that was prepared prior to today that was not date marked. COS. Dates added. CA: TCS food held longer than 24 hours shall be date marked with the date of discard, the date of preparation, or both, however the method of marking shall be consistent.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several bottles of stool softener and nasal spray that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Moved. CA: Medications that are necessary to the health of the employee may be stored at the facility, however, they shall be stored to prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(6)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the hand sink at the bar was blocked by having items stored in the basin. COS. Items removed. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible at all times.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility uses a digital menu and that there is no consumer advisory on the items on the digital menu that are served raw or undercooked; no identifying mark, advisory, or disclaimer.
511-6-1-.04(7)(e)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottles. COS. Labeled. CA: All working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of the product.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks in a non single use containers without a straw. COS. Container removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging that was thawed and stored under refrigeration. COS. Removed from bags. CA: Fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging shall be removed from the modified environment prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed that the inspection report was posted behind the christmas tree. CA: The inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable at a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility was using bowls as scoops and that they were stored in the product. COS. Removed. CA: Scoops shall have handles and the handles shall be stored above the level of the product.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Osberved wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single-use items stored on the floor. CA: Single-use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris on and in equipment. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed that the mens restroom door was not self-closing. CA: Restroom doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.
511-6-1.07(2)(l)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed that there was no drain plug in the dumpster or, if there was, it was damaged and hollowed out allowing the dumpster to drain. CA: There shall be a dumpster plug in the dumpster to prevent it from draining.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility had an accumulation of debris and grease on floors, walls, and ceilings; observed damaged and missing tiles and water damage to the back ceiling and wall by the walk-in cooler. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
32
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed employees on phone then handle food; observed employees enter kitchen and begin handling food without washing their hands. CA: Employees shall wash their hands when switching tasks and prior to working with food.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink in a non single use container. COS. Container removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food service employee wearing jewelry while handling food. COS. Jewelry removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry shall be worn on the hands or wrists to include medical bracelets.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing/broken tiles in the back, leading to the floor not being easily cleanable. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be easily cleanable.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris under equipment. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Truth Breakfast Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Truth Breakfast Bar and Grill on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Truth Breakfast Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Truth Breakfast Bar and Grill.
How does Truth Breakfast Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Fayetteville?
Truth Breakfast Bar and Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fayetteville average of 82.
Has Truth Breakfast Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Truth Breakfast Bar and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Truth Breakfast Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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