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Bojangles #42

840 E Chatham St

Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 29, 2026

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.11 (A) EatingEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11 (A) Eating; Drinking; or Using Tobacco - Core; Employee ate French fries on the make line in kitchen. Except when drinking from a closed beverage container; employees shall eat; drink; or use tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of food; clean equipment and utensils can not result. CDI-Employee was redirected to eat in break area only and wash hands before returning to work. 2-401.11 (B) Employee Beverages - Core; Employee beverage was uncovered; and stored above a food preparation area. Ensure employees only drink from a closed beverage container with a lid and straw; and store container so it can't contaminate food; equipment; utensils; etc. Employees may drink from a closed beverage container if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands; the container; food; clean equipment; utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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notedCode 2-301.14 When to Wash (Priority)Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14 When to Wash (Priority); Hands were not washed after employee ate food. Hands were not washed when employee changed tasks between handling money and filling food containers. Employees must wash hands: after sneezing; coughing; eating; or drinking; when changing tasks; before donning gloves for food preparation; any time hands may have become soiled. CDI-Hands were washed. Employees were educated by manager on hand washing.

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.

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notedCode 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC)Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC); (Priority Foundation); Foods held on time control were not properly marked with discard time. Ensure all foods held on time control are marked with the date and discard time. CDI-Foods were marked.

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

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notedCode 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (Core)Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (Core); Food in both walk in coolers were exposed to water dripping off the condensers. Ensure food is protected from contamination while being stored and prepared. CDI-Food was moved away from drips.

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.

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minorCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (Core)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 (Core); Condensers in the walk in coolers are dripping. Maintain equipment in good repair. Manager is having the coolers serviced.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 18, 2025

Score 94

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4-702.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-702.11; Priority; Equipment and utensils used for carrying ice and making tea were not cleaned or sanitized after use. Utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use; after cleaning. CDI-Utensils and equipment were moved to dish pit; and cleaned and sanitized. 4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; The ice machine has slimy build up of black residue in the ice chute and sides of unit. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI-Cleaning was begun on ice machine.

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.

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notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food; Hot and Cold Holding (Priority); Egg mix at the grill was holding 56F. TCS foods must be held cold at 41F or below. CDI-Egg mix was voluntarily discarded. Ice in ice bath had melted. EC will return and verify that egg mix is being held at a proper temperature; as this is a repeat violation. Recommend checking ice bath periodically; and using thermometer to check temperature of egg mix.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Slaw was packed tightly in a deep container with a tight lid after preparation. Quickly cool foods after preparation. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans; large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. CDI-Lids were removed from slaw containers to allow cooling. Slaw was cooling quickly after removal of lids. .

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 4-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12; Core; The cutting boards at the grill line are heavily scored and stained. Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Manager ordered new cutting boards.

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.

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notedCode 4-601.11(Core)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(Core); The wheels on the fryers were soiled. The fan covers in the salad walk in cooler were soiled. 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. Increase cleaning frequency of equipment. Clean the fryers and fan dust covers.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 23, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Food; Hot and Cold Holding (Priority); Egg mix at grill line was 55F. TCS foods must be held cold at 41F or below. CDI-Egg mix was voluntarily discarded. New mix was put into an ice bath. Ice had melted in old ice bath.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 3-304.14(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B); Core; Sanitizer was not measureable in the sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths. Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. CDI-Buckets were changed out. New concentration of sanitizer was 50ppm.

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.

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notedCode 4-601.11(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); The floor under the grill line and wheels of fryers were moderately soiled. 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. Clean the floor and fryers.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 24, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Chicken Preparation Sink and Vegetable & Tea Preparation Sink are not clean. Use detergent and scrub pad to effectively clean the sinks after use. After cleaning and rinsingCleaning 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. Chicken Preparation Sink and Vegetable & Tea Preparation Sink are not clean. Use detergent and scrub pad to effectively clean the sinks after use. After cleaning and rinsing; apply sanitizer. Sinks were cleaned during today's 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.

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notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooking time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-401.11 Raw Animal Foods - Cooking (P) Initially Fried Chicken Tenders were cooked to 161 degrees F. Employee added a minute to the timer and cooked the chicken tenders longer. Assure temperature is verified to reach 165F and corrective action is taken for chicken that does not reach 165 degrees F.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; The shelves inside the upright freezer are peeling; damaged. Very small white & rusty rack above the ware washing sink is in bad condition. . . Two Cutting Boards (that are heavily used since there is no table available to the employee cooking the food) are yellow; warped; in bad condition at the flat top grill. . . Fan Cover is missing inside the upright freezer. Shelf is secured with tied plastic wrap. . . Plastic Cover on the Dry Breading in the breading station is broken in half; held together with dirty; dark tape. Replace broken cover. . Maintain equipment and cutting boards in good repair.

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.

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minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Shelves above the Chicken Sink and ware washing sink are not clean. Regular cleaning of shelves and shelf supports is needed.

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.

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notedCode 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) Grout is missing between floor tiles in the cooking area. Repair needed.

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.

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notedCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) Lighting is low in the breading area at the fryers. There is only one light fixture and only one light bulb is functioning. Shelf obstructs light to the breading station also. Increased lighting is needed. 50 foot candles is required across food preparation surfaces.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 9, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Ice bin in the window has black inside along the back; under the Pepsi dispenser. Effective cleaning is needed to prevent accumulation of build up inside the ice bin.; 4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Food Preparation Sink is not clean with an unclean film coating the interior of the produce sink. Detergent / soapy water needs to be used to the clean the food preparation sink and cart after each use. Consider if a barrier is needed on the black plastic cart; since salad spills onto the surface during salad preparation. Cart is likely not considered a clean and sanitized food preparation surface for putting spilled lettuce back into salad bowls. Assure sink and drainboard are effectively cleaned with detergent; rinsed and sanitized. Cleaning of the sink was advised during today's 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.

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criticalCode 3-401.11Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooking time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-401.11; Priority; Full size Chicken Tender was only cooked to 155 degrees F. Thermometer was not initially available for employees cooking the chicken from raw. Use your thermometer after cooking chicken to verify it reaches 165F and train employees to continue cooking chicken that does not reach 165F. Undercooked chicken tender was removed from the cooked batch and yellow Taylor thermometer is now available for employees that are cooking to use.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Small plastic pan of shredded cheese 56F held in the top of the grill side make line refrigerator. Shredded Cheese is not held on time holding; although the quantity is very small. Maintain cheese at 41F and colder or hold under your time holding procedures. Manager discarded the visibly melted 56 degree F cheese and located a metal pan for use.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 4-202.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-202.11; Priority Foundation; Pitcher stored at the iced tea containers is textured; scratched; damaged where beverage is poured from the plastic. Food contact surfaces shall be smooth and cleanable. Replacement is needed.

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 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 27, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; There were multiple opened and uncovered boxes of shortening; flour; and breading mixes stored near the back door in the dry storage area. Foods shall be protected from contamination at all times while being stored. Please obtain containers with lids for bulk food items. CDI-Plastic wrap was placed over food containers.

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.

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minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; There was a small amount of dust and debris on shelving throughout facility. Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be maintained clean. PIC stated shelves will be cleaned today.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 25, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Raw chicken left out during lunch rush was holding 50F. TCS foods shall be cold held at 41F or below. CDI-Chicken was voluntarily discarded.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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majorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Cole slaw was packaged in containers with tight lids; and stacked in a large tub with a lid; after preparation; and before cooling. TCS foods shall be cooled using one or more of the following methods: Dividing food into smaller portions; placing food in pans 2inches or less; using rapid cooling equipment; stirring food in an ice bath; using metal containers; adding ice as an ingredient; or other effective methods. Food shall be left uncovered; or loosely covered; if it can be protected from contamination. CDI-Educational materials provided on cooling to PIC. Cole slaw containers were removed from tub; lids were removed; and containers were separated to cool.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 25, 2023 · Original Source

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