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Buffalo Wild Wings Go #3998

Name: Buffalo Wild Wings Go #3998
Address: 6196 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Wake County, NC

6196 Falls Of Neuse Rd

Last inspected Sep 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 25, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C); Employees were observed cooking food with no hair restraints. Employees shall wear hair restraints while preparing or working with food items.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 4-903.11 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A); (B); and (D) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C); Box of food containers was found being stored on the floor in the kitchen. Equipment and utensils shall be stored at least 6 inches above the food in order to prevent potential contamination.

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

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); Repeat; Walk in cooler fans have residue buildup and should be cleaned. Non food contact surfaces shall be kept free of soil residue and other 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 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C); Handwashing sink basin in the kitchen area is soiled with brown residue and should be cleaned. Plumbing fixtures; including handwashing sinks; shall be maintained clean.

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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C); Repeat; caulking behind 3 compartment sink has residue/ pink growth buildup and should be cleaned.. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at frequencies that prevents residue buildup.

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, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 20, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.11 EatingEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11 Eating; Drinking; or Using Tobacco (C); Employee beverage was found stored above food containers and single use items. Employees may drink from a closed beverage if it is stored in an area to at prevents potential contamination of clean equipment and food.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C); Repeat; Employee was observed preparing food while wearing a watch. . Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring; such as a wedding band; is allowed.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

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); Walk in cooler rolling rack and walk in cooler fans have residue buildup and should be cleaned.

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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

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, May 20, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 15, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C); Box of chicken was being stored on the floor of the walk-in. All food items shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor in order to prevent potential contamination from the premises. Keep food boxes on shelving.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C); One employee was obstved preparing food while wearing wrist watches and wrists bands. Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring; such as a wedding band; is allowed. Deductions will be taken if this item is repeated.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)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 (C); One cutting board is developing discoloration/scratches. Cutting surfaces with discoloration and deep scratches shall be resurfaced or replaced so that they can be effectively cleaned.

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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C); Wall and caulking behind 3 compartment sink has residue buildup and should be cleaned. Wall behind stove top has buildup as well. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at frequencies that prevents residue buildup.

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 6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C); ; Employee jacket was stored on shelving with single service utensils. Employees shall use dressing rooms or lockers to store personal items such as clothing. CDI- Jacket was moved during the inspection.

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, Jan 15, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 14, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C)Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C); Employees were observed preparing food while wearing wrist watches and wrists bands. Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring; such as a wedding band; is allowed.

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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 4-903.11 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A); (B); and (D) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C); Minor amount of clean dishes were found being stacked closely together while wet. After being cleaned; equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self draining position that allows for air drying.

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

notedCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)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 (C); Some cutting boards are developing discoloration/scratches. Cutting surfaces with discoloration and deep scratches shall be resurfaced or replaced so that they can be effectively cleaned.

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); Cooking exteriors on the line and reach in (low boy) freezer interior have residue buildup. Some containers being stored as clean have sticker residue remaining on them. Non food contact surfaces shall be kept free of soil residue and other 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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C); Wall and caulking behind 3 compartment sink has residue buildup and should be cleaned. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at frequencies that prevents residue buildup.

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, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 14, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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); Monitor exterior above prep top unit has dust buildup and needs to be cleaned. Non food contact surfaces shall be kept free of soil residue and other 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 5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115 Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C); Large amount of trash buildup on the ground in the dumpster area. A refuse area shall be maintained free of accessible debris. This is a shared dumpster. Please work together to clean refuse area.

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

notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C); Walk in freezer has soil/film on the floor and should be cleaned. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent soil residue.

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, May 14, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 17, 2024

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, Jul 17, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 9, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Facility does not have a written procedure for the cleanup of bodily fluid events...All facilities are required to have written procedures to follow when responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the establishment. CDI: County cleanup poster provided.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 4-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114; Priority; The lactic acid sanitizer at the 3 comp sink pump was dispensing below the required concentration...A chemical sanitizer shall be applied in accordance with the EPA-registered label use instructions. CDI: Facility was already aware of the issue and the Ecolab rep was en route. Pump was fixed during the 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

minorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; The sanitizer buckets were filled with a lactic acid solution that was below the accepted concentration...In-use wiping cloths used on equipment surfaces shall be held in a chemical sanitizer solution at the proper concentration. CDI: Two solutions of differing concentrations were mixed to the proper range.

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

minorCode 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11; Core; Washed utensils were being wiped with a cloth...Utensils may not be cloth dried after cleaning and sanitizing...CDI: PIC educated employee.