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Bojangles #5

3301 S Wilmington St

Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 2, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) Observed milkFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) Observed milk; ranch; slaw stored in front display cold holding unit not maintaining temp. Unit's air temp was holding at 47oF; TCS items: Slaw 51oF; Ranch 56oF Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or less. P CDI: TCS items were voluntarily discarded. No TCS items shall be stored in this unit until the unit is holding at 41oF or less.

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
minorCode 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) Observed bulk containers containing batter mixes with no label. Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pastaFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) Observed bulk containers containing batter mixes with no label. Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta; working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 6-501.111 Controlling Pests Observed flies through out the facility. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insectsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests Observed flies through out the facility. The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. The presence of insects; rodents; and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the PREMISES by: (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; CDI: PIC plans to increase frequency of treatments from their CPO and increase air flow from the wind curtain/ fly fan above the drive thru windows.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode —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 Observed fly fan/ wind curtain at drive thru windows blowing at a ineffective rate. Observed front display cooling unit not holding temp (air temp 47oF) A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. CDI: PIC will increase the air sitting to make the units more effective to treat the fly issue.

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 4-601.11 (B) and (C) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Observed dust accumulation on the fan guards in the walkin closest to the back door. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.

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 5-203.14 Backflow Prevention DeviceWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-203.14 Backflow Prevention Device; When Required (P) Observed no backflow preventor of the service sink faucet. 5-203.14 Backflow Prevention Device; When Required. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid; liquid; or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW; by: (A) Providing an air gap CDI: PIC removed sprayer nozzle as a temporary measure until backflow preventor can be installed.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
notedCode 5-501.15 Outside Receptacles Observed missing lid on dumpster. (A) Exterior dumpstersFacility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.15 Outside Receptacles Observed missing lid on dumpster. (A) Exterior dumpsters; compactors and garbage cans shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids; doors; or covers.

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, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 28, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P)- Observed some black residue build-up along the top interior surface of the bulk ice machine. Also noted some dried-on residue build up along the food contact side of lemon wedge cutter. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleanedCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P)- Observed some black residue build-up along the top interior surface of the bulk ice machine. Also noted some dried-on residue build up along the food contact side of lemon wedge cutter. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned; and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11; at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. CDI- Noted areas clean and sanitized.

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 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; Overfilled containers of sliced tomato was temping between 43-44 F in the work top cooler. Keep all TCS food at or below 41F when held cold. CDI-The containers of sliced tomato was divided out into two containers. Alternate container was placed into prep cooler. Discussed keeping food below chill line.

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
notedCode 4-601.11 (B) and (C) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C)- Noted grease build up along the wheels of deep fryers. Also noted some mild build up along the racks in Walk-in cooler #1. Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

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 28, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 6, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf)- Observed employee rinse out wet wiping cloths in the handwashing sink. Use hand sink for handwashing only. CDI- Education provided.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P)- Observed some black residue build-up along the top interior surface of the bulk ice machine. At the self serve stationCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P)- Observed some black residue build-up along the top interior surface of the bulk ice machine. At the self serve station; noted some black residue build up along the interior nozzle of the ice machine. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned; and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11; at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. CDI- Noted area clean during 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 4-601.11 (B) and (C) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C)- Noted some black residue build-up on the surface of the mobile carts. 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.

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, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 2, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11: Sheet pans are stacked wet. Air dry before stacking or cross stack pans. The pans were rearranged.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Floor is torn near the cook line. Physical facilities shall be 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 2, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 ; Core; Hand sinks throughout the facility are at 81F. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100F through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode —Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (Pf) Raw chicken tenders and chicken dip on time as public health control are not time stamped. Time stamp TCS food on time as public health control for up to four hours then discard. The raw chicken and chicken dip were voluntarily discarded.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 5-501.110 CoreFacility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.110 Core; Lids on cardboard dumpster is open. Refuse; recyclables and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. The lids were closed once REHS spoke to PIC.

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, Sep 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 18, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Sausage patty is 113F in the steam table. Keep all TCS food at or above 135F when held hot. The above sausage patties were 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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; Coleslaw is 43-44F in the display refrigeration unit. Keep all TCS food at or below 41F when held cold. The coleslaw was moved to the walk-in cooler;

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
minorCode 5-501.115Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115; Core; Carboard and bags of trash on the dumpster pad. A storage area and enclosure for refuse; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items; as specified under sec. 6 501.114; and clean.

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, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 22, 2023

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, Nov 22, 2023 · Original Source

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