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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Circle K #3479

1900 Us 70 Hwy E

Last inspected Jun 29, 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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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 29, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The manager on duty did not have proof that a Manager's Food Safety Protection Test had been taken and passed. Each time food is preparedPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The manager on duty did not have proof that a Manager's Food Safety Protection Test had been taken and passed. Each time food is prepared; handled; stored; or display the Manager must have a Manager ServSafe or ANSI approved certificate on hand at the time of the inspection.

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

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Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf) There were several sandwich items that were not date marked. There were several packs of hot dogs that were not date marked. These potentially hazardous food must be date marked. The date marking must be the consume by or preparation date. The food items will have a seven day shelf life since the cold hold units must be maintained at 41F or below. CDI... The food items were date marked.

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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 —Other

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Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) The pizza items are on time rather than temperature. The pizza was put into the hot hold warmer at the start of the inspection. The pizza was not marked with the discard time. All times that are on time rather than temperature must be properly marked with the discard time. CDI... The items were marked with the correct discard time.

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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

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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C) The wiping cloths were stored in sanitizer buckets that were showing no measurable concentration of sanitizer. Wiping cloths must be stored in have an approved level of sanitizer in the buckets. CDI.. The Quat 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
minorCode 4-903.11(A)(B) and (D) EquipmentEquipment and utensils

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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 Clean dishes were stored in dirty containers. Containers that store clean dishes must be free of dried debris. (A)Except as specified in (D) of this section; cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS; laundered LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean; dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 29, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eatEmployee health and hygiene

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Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and other items needing protection can not result. There was an employee drink that was stored above the cut onions. CDI.. The drink was removed from the onion.

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 6-301.11 Handwashing CleanserHandwashing

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Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (Pf) The handwashing sink near the three compartment did not have soap at the sink. The soap dispenser was not working at the handwashing near the drink station. A handwashing must be provided with a handwashing cleanser. CDI... The handwashing sinks were provided with liquid soap.

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 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P) The Quat sanitizer was above 500 parts per millions. Quat sanitizer must be between 150 to 500 parts per million. Sanitizer must be kept at the approved levels. CDI.. The sanitizer was corrected 300 parts per million.

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, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 9, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (Pf) - Noted multiple containers with sticker residue. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI - Noted containers taken to dish pit for recleaning.

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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minorCode 6-501.113 - Noted mop stored in stagnant water inside mop bucket. Store tools such as broomsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.113 - Noted mop stored in stagnant water inside mop bucket. Store tools such as brooms; mops; and vacuum cleaners in an orderly manner to facilitate cleaning of the storage space and so they do not contaminate other items. 6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) - Noted ice build up along the floors and condenser line in the walk-in freezer unit. According to PIC they recently had condenser line repaired and removed an significant volume of ice build-up in the walk-in freezer. Continue removing additional ice residue within noted unit.

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 9, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 11, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · 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; Noted sticker residue on plastic serving containers stored as being clean. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI: Noted containers placed in the dish pit for rewashing.

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 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 ; Priority; Noted Quat sanitizer reading above 400 ppm. Maintain Quat sanitizer concentration between 200-400 ppm. CDI- Sanitizer remixed 400ppm.

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.

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minorCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; One of the handwashing sinks in the Womens bathroom in inoperable. Bathroom equipped with alternate handwashing sinks; however; all sinks should be maintained in operation. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair.

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
minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Need to clean the floor spaces throughout the prep area and behind equipment. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them 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, Jul 11, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 16, 2024

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Pizza slicers stored at handsink in front kitchen area. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI: Slicers removed. Repeat.

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
majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Plastic containers stacked have sticker residue and clean pizza slicers have food debris on them. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI: Placed in dish washing area for rewashing.

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 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; Soiled 3 comp sink basins. Clean sink basins at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils. Repeat.

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; Cleaning needed of floors and walls under/behind equipment. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them 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, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source

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