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Burger King #223

349 Tryon Rd

Last inspected Feb 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Feb 16, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C)- Several wet wiping cloths stored over drain board of 3 compartment sink. Keep wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution in between use.

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 4-501.11- In the walk in freezerCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11- In the walk in freezer; noted some ice build-up along the right-hand door frame. Noted ice build up making it hard to properly close walk in freezer door. Maintain equipment in good repair. Place work order for noted door panel.

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 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C)- Observed an accumulation of residue build-up along the vats of the three compartment sink. A WAREWASHING machine; the compartments of sinks; basins; or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; or raw FOODS; or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other EQUIPMENT used to substitute for drainboards as specified under § 4-301.13 shall be cleaned: (A) Before use; (B) Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS and to ensure that the EQUIPMENT performs its intended function; and (C) If used; at least every 24 hours.

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)- Detail cleaning need for the back splash of the deep fryer unit. 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
minorCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C)- Noted drain plug missing for the recyclable and trash dumpster. Contact vendor at 919-552-0200 an request drain plug be replaced.

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) -Need to clean the floors space near the bulk grease vat. Also noted some dust build up along the ceiling tiles above the back make line.

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, Feb 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 1, 2025

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

9 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P)- Noted re-wrapped bags of raw hamburger patties were stored above cases of pre-cooked sausage patties in the walk in freezer unit. Keep raw meat items stored below ready-to-eat food items to minimize the risk of contamination. CDI- items promptly re-arranged.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4-602.11 (A) (5) - At the self-serve soda machineCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 (A) (5) - At the self-serve soda machine; noted an accumulation of grime build-up along the interior surface of the soda nozzle. Noted 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- Nozzle removed; cleaned 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 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; Two employees that are handling food are not wearing hair restraints. Food employees shall where hair restraints such as hats; visors or hair nets. ; 2-303.11; Core; An employee that is handling food is wearing a watch. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band; while preparing food; food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands.

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
minorCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C)- Several wet wiping cloths stored over drain board of 3 compartment sink. Keep wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution in between use.

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 3-304.12 (E) Noted ice scooper stored in soiled container above the bulk ice machine. In-use utensilsEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (E) Noted ice scooper stored in soiled container above the bulk ice machine. In-use utensils; such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food; must be stored in a clean and protected location.

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- In the walk in freezerCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11- In the walk in freezer; noted some ice build-up along the right-hand door frame. Noted ice build up making it hard to properly close walk in freezer door. Maintain equipment in good repair. Place work order for noted door panel.

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 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C)- Observed an accumulation of residue build-up along the vats of the three compartment sink. A WAREWASHING machine; the compartments of sinks; basins; or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; or raw FOODS; or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other EQUIPMENT used to substitute for drainboards as specified under § 4-301.13 shall be cleaned: (A) Before use; (B) Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS and to ensure that the EQUIPMENT performs its intended function; and (C) If used; at least every 24 hours.

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 4-601.11 (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)- Detail cleaning need fo all equipment surfaces through out the facility. Noted an accumulation of grease build-up on the back side and back splash of the deep fryer unit. Also; detail cleaning needed for the storage racks in the prep kitchen and walk in cooler space. 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
minorCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) -Need to clean the floors space underneath all equipment units. Noted significant build-up of debris and grime for the floor spaced underneath the make line equipment; bulk ice machine and deep fryer units. Increase frequency of cleaning.

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 1, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 16, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Priority: Cream is 43F in the reach-in cooler. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. The TCS food in the walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler was placed in the walk-in freezer.

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, Jan 16, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 19, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11; Priority Foundation; No hand soap at the hand sink in the dishwashing area. Hand sinks shall be provided with hand soap. Hand soap was provided once REHS spoke to PIC.

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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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; Heavy cream is 45F in the reach in cooler. Lettuce is 43F in the sliding lid refrigerator. Keep al TCS food at or below 41F when held cold. The heavy cream and lettuce 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 19, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 31, 2024

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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; Cream is 43F in the reach-in cooler. Keep all TCS food at or below 41F when held cold. The cream was placed in the walk-in cooler. This is a repeat item.

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 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 ; Priority; Quaternary ammonium sanitizer is over 400ppm of quats. Sanitizer shall be mixed to within the tolerance range. Water was added to dilute the quaternary ammonium.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; Two employees that are handling food are not wearing hair restraints. Food employees shall where hair restraints such as hats; visors or hair nets. ; 2-303.11; Core; An employee that is handling food is wearing a watch. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band; while preparing food; food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 31, 2024 · Original Source

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