Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Cook Out #25

Name: Cook Out #25
Address: 3930 Western Blv, Wake County, NC

3930 Western Blv

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 27, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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 (C): Black build-up observed in large chest ice machine. Please have ice basin thoroughly cleaned including the upper ice maker component.

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 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insectsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Several flies observed in kitchen 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

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Cleaning needed on exterior and interior surfaces of equipment. Hood ventilation system with minor grease build-up visible.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Significant water leak observed near three-compartment sink area. Water is leaking near a light fixture that is blinking rapidly. Please have this issue addressed immediately.

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 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 4, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing (Pf): Observed small Hamilton beach blender stored in back handwashing sink. CDI: Item removed during inspection.

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.

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. Several clear multi-use food containers stored with food debris on them by large chest ice machine. CDI: items set aside to be cleaned. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (C): Build-up observed in large chest ice machine.

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 7-207.11 (B) Store labeledChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-207.11 (B) Store labeled; employee medications to prevent contamination of food; equipment; and other food service related items. (P): Employee Pepto-Bismol stored on high shelving inside walk-in cooler over facility food. CDI: medications removed. EC Wall reminded PIC that personal medications have to follow safe storage guidelines.

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 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insectsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Few flies observed near mop sink area.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

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; Greasy residue observed in exterior surfaces of cold drawers. Non-food contact surfaces shall be frequently cleaned.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. One drain plug missing from dark green dumpster.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Food debris on kitchen floor around facility and behind equipment. Physical facilities shall be maintained 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, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode —Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Ice build-up observed on several boxes of packaged food inside walk-in freezer. Food shall be stored away from splash or other sources of contamination.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 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; Metal above the walk-in cooler door is rusted. Handle on reach-in cold drawer is damaged. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of 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

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; Hood ventilation system over grill station is greasy and needs cleaning. Dark build-up observed on corner of prep table where a metal clamp is located to secure a plastic bag holder. Dust observed on shelving throughout facility. Non-food contact surfaces shall be frequently cleaned.

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 —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing (Pf): Observed ice and drink dumped inside drive-thru handwashing sink. CDI: EC Wall spoke with manager on duty and staff will be reminded to only use handwashing sinks for handwashing.

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.

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Food debris on kitchen floor around facility and behind equipment. Thick ice build-up on floors and ceilings inside walk-in freezer. Physical facilities shall be maintained 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 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 2, 2024

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-304.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-304.11; Priority; Iceberg Lettuce is overflowing the pan and touching the refrigerator lid and upper components of the refrigerator. Lettuce shall only touch clean and sanitized surfaces. Lettuce should be contained by the pan and not in contact with the refrigerator. Lettuce has been reorganized and cover is in use on the back portion to prevent the ready-to-eat food from touching the refrigerator.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Inverted pans on the low shelf behind the ware washing sink lack protection from splash from the floor. Store pans and lids in an area or manner that is clean and dry; protected from contamination. Today; we reorganized the shelving unit to remove paperwork and cardboard boxes and signage to prioritize storage of pans and utensils; which can now be stored higher on the shelving unit.

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; Metal above the walk-in cooler door is very rusty and in bad condition; not clean or cleanable. Walk-in cooler door handle (replacement) has black paint deteriorating. Maintain the components of the walk-in cooler in good condition that meets restaurant construction standards.

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; Shelving unit above the ware washing sink is not clean. Regular and effective cleaning is needed; including dust removal near the top; close to the vent. Replace the shelving unit if it can no longer be effectively cleaned or is rusty; deteriorating.

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; Floor is not clean; primarily around the ware washing sink and under the sandwich assembly station. Vent and ceiling above ware washing sink are dusty; not 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 2, 2024 · Original Source