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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Cook Out

11690 Northpark Dr

Last inspected Apr 21, 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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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Apr 21, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Upon arrival the lower drawer on prep cooler #2 was open and chicken in the drawer was holding at 57F. All other items were holding at 41F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P CDI: Chicken was discarded.

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.

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notedCode Observation: Chicken was thawing in standing water. During thawing it should have water at 70F or below running over it. 3-501.13 (A)Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Chicken was thawing in standing water. During thawing it should have water at 70F or below running over it. 3-501.13 (A); (B); (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf

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, Apr 21, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 22, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Manager could not locate employee health policy. 2-102.11 (C) (2)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Manager could not locate employee health policy. 2-102.11 (C) (2); (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf) CDI: Policy was emailed to manager y inspector.

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.

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notedCode Observation: Burger and chicken were store on counter top cooling. Burger was holding at 89FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Burger and chicken were store on counter top cooling. Burger was holding at 89F; chicken was holding at 73F. Active cooling methods should be used when food drops below 135F. 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) CDI: Items were placed in a ice bath.

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, Dec 22, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 18, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Raw bacon was store above ready to eat lettuce in the walk in cooler. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P CDI: Lettuce was placed with other produce. Bacon was stored on the bottom shelf.

In plain English

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

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majorCode ObservationFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

Observation; Burger was placed in prep cooler to cool; it temped at 51F. Prep coolers are only meant for holding or maintaining temparature; not for cooling. 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) CDI: Burger was placed in walk in cooler for cooling.

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, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source

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