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Circle K #6329

2400 Spring Forest Rd

Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 96.5

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Apr 23, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core - No person in charge with their certification as a food protection manager was available...The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager (CFPM) who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program (ANSI/ANAB-CFP)...Provide an person in charge who has their approved certification as a food protection manager.

In plain English

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 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation - A few plastic food containers stored as clean had old sticky residues on exteriors...Food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch...CDI by placing containers at 3-comp sink to be washed.

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 3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19(B)(4)(5); Priority - Many TCS* foods (sandwiches; wings; hash browns; etc.) using approved time as a public health control (TPHC) had times on them that were 2+ hours past the time they were to be discarded...TCS* food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour maximum hold time...CDI by voluntarily discarding foods that were past their hold time. NOTE: Follow your written procedures. If a TCS* food is to be kept no more than 2 hours and then discarded; according to written procedures; then they should be discarded after 2 hours.

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

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notedCode 7-201.11Chemicals

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Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority - Spray bottles of sanitizer and window cleaner were on counter top above reach-in freezer door...Chemicals shall be stored to prevent contamination of food and clean equipment and utensils...CDI by properly storing chemicals.

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
notedCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core - Disposable paper food "boats" were stored with food contact sides up...Single service disposable food/beverage containers shall be protected from contamination...Cover or invert food containers on clean surface.

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)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C); Core - (REPEAT) Observed soiled metal cabinets and their doors (by food prep area and in beverage/food self-service areas); drawers; speed rack in walk-in cooler...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/equipment above.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) Observed soiled flooring in 3-compartment sink and freezer storage areas and under some cabinets. Some ceiling panels and light shields were soiled/stained in front service areas...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/fixtures above.

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, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 28, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 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 - Observed some soiled cabinets; drawers; holders; undersides of beverage dispensing machine in customer service area...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/equipment above.

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 4-502.11(B)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-502.11(B); Priority Foundation - Metal stemmed dial top probe thermometer read less than 0 degrees F in ice-water bath...Metal stemmed food thermometers shall be properly calibrated...CDI by calibrating thermometer.

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 4-603.16Cleaning and sanitizing

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Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-603.16; Core - Observed worker wash food containers and utensils in soapy water and then proceeded to sanitize them without rinsing them...After washing food containers and utensils; they shall be thoroughly rinsed before properly sanitizing them...After washing; thoroughly rinse utensils/containers before properly sanitizing them.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core - Observed soiled flooring in 3-compartment sink and freezer storage areas and under some cabinets. Some ceiling panels; vent grates and light shields were soiled/stained. Men's bathroom diaper changing table was soiled...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/fixtures above.

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 28, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 17, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed a few black food containers stored as clean with sticker residue. Food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI: Containers were moved to three compartment sink.

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 17, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 13, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The PIC for the kitchen is not a CFPM...The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Have a CFPM on duty whenever food is being handled.

In plain English

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 2, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The PIC was not on duty and the grill was being used. The employee on duty was not a CFPM...The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Have a CFPM on duty whenever food is being handled.

In plain English

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
majorCode 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority Foundation; Employee on duty was not familiar with the facility's bodily fluid cleanup procedure...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 for ease of access to all employees.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 2, 2023 · Original Source

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