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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Burger King #9246

3500 Poole Rd

Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 99.5

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

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Feb 9, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 2-402.11 Core: An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraint. Employees that handle food shall wear a hair netEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 Core: An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraint. Employees that handle food shall wear a hair net; hat or visor. CD-This employee put a hair net on once REHS spoke to PIC.

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, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 31, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Priority: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer is over 400ppm at the 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer shall be within the tolerance range(200-400ppm for quaternary ammonium). Water was added to the sanitizer and remixed to the correct concentration.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 31, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 12, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning 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. There were a few dishes that were stored as clean that were greasy to the touch. All dishes stored as clean must befree of all food debris. This is a repeat item. The dishes were placed at three compartment sink to be washed again. The dishes that were greasy did not warrant taking full credit on this 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 —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-502.13 Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Use Limitations (C) Singe service day dots were stored in an open box under the chemicals. Single service items must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. Single -Service items must be stored away from all chemicals. CDI.. The stickers were moved away from the chemicals.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 20, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; There were some dishes that were stored as clean that were greasy to the touch. Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils stored as clean must be clean sight and touch. CDI.. The dishes were placed back at the three compartment sink to be washed again.

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
criticalCode 3-401.11Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooking time & temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-401.11; Priority; The large whooper patties were only being cooked to a final cook temperature of 139F. The large patties were still read in the center. Hamburgers must be cooked to a final cook temperature of 155F. CDI.. The burger cooker final cook temperature was adjusted. The burgers were cooked to a final cook temperature of 160F before the end of the inspection.

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 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11; Core; Cross stack the dishes to allow the air-drying process to take place. There were a few black trays stored near the ice cream machine stacked wet.

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 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 gasket on the ice machine is torn. All equipment must 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, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 29, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; There is an unclean build-up in the sink basin of the produce wash sink. Use detergent and scrub interior of sink basin after use. After cleaning and rinsing; apply sanitizer and allow to air-dry. Cleaning and sanitizing directed 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; Dead roaches floating in the pooled water in the top of the refrigerator to the left of the ware washing sink. Remove water and pests. Better prevention of pests is needed in this area.

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
minorCode 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; Onion Ring Freezer plexi-glass lid is broken. Custom 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
minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Walk-in cooler shelves and fans are not clean. Cup Cart at the front register is not clean. Tape Dispenser in the front area and plastic bins for honey mustard; mayonnaise; Ranch dressing; etc are not clean. Maintain these clean with regular 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
minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Dust accumulated on the ceiling above the sandwich assembly area. Vent is distributing dust. Maintain the physical facilities 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source

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