Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Carolina Fish Fry

Name: Carolina Fish Fry
Address: 1566 Benson Rd, Wake County, NC

1566 Benson Rd

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

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Score 98.5

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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

Jun 16, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11(A)(1) In the walk-in cooler raw shrimp was stored above cut tomatoes. In a reach-in unit raw hamburger meat was stored above raw pork chops. Food must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. Food must be stored according to the final cook temperture. SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11(A)(1) In the walk-in cooler raw shrimp was stored above cut tomatoes. In a reach-in unit raw hamburger meat was stored above raw pork chops. Food must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. Food must be stored according to the final cook temperture. Separation; Packaging & Segregation; Raw animal food and Ready to Eat FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by (except when frozen in original commercial packaging) separating raw animal FOODS during storage; preparation; holding; and display from READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH; or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables; and unwashed produce. P CDI... The food items were placed in the correct final cook temperature.

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

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notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C) There was one sanitizer bucket that was below 150 parts per million. The wiping cloths were stored in a sanitizer bucket that had Quat sanitizer below 150 parts per million. CDI... The sanitizer was corrected to 200 parts per million.

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 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 6, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P) Clean the drink nozzles to remove the build-up contained inside the dispensers. Clean equipment at a frequency necessary to eliminate the build-up of debris. CDI.. The drink nozzles were cleaned 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.

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notedCode 4-901.11 Equipment and UtensilsEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils; Air-Drying Required (C) Cross stack the dishes to allow the air-drying process to take place. There were a few dishes that were stacked wet. CDI.. The dishes were cross stacked.

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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, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 6, 2025

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 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 15, 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 15, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 23, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode Observation: Flying insect control device installed over prep table. Move prep table to relocate insect control device. 6-202.13Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Flying insect control device installed over prep table. Move prep table to relocate insect control device. 6-202.13; Core; (B) Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (1) The devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area; and (2) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

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 Observation: Staff cook not wearing hair restraint during prep. Ensure all staff required to wear hair coverings have full hair covering. 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Staff cook not wearing hair restraint during prep. Ensure all staff required to wear hair coverings have full hair covering. 2-402.11; Core; A) Except as provided in par. (B) of this section; FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (B) This section does not apply to FOOD EMPLOYEES such as counter staff who only serve BEVERAGES and wrapped or PACKAGED FOODS; hostesses; and wait staff if they present a minimal RISK of contaminating exposed 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.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source