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Copperhead's Craft Burgers (Wcid #1019)

903 N Smithfield Rd

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 26, 2026

Score 93

Official score: 93 · Understand this area’s scale

9 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 Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) present. 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 staff with managerial control certified to provide better coverage.

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 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Large mixing bowl sitting in handwashing sink; blocking access. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI- Bowl moved to dish sink 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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) and (B); Priority; Cold-Holding: Several TCS foods at the prep line cold-holding above 41F as shown in above grid. Maintain cold Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at 41F and less during transport to location; and during service. CDI- TCS foods exceeding 41F discarded by PIC during inspection. Recommend having this unit and grill drawer units serviced and temperatures reduced. Metal pans in use are very good. Recommend using individual pan lids (plastic with the handle) on TCS foods (meat; cheese; cut lettuce) held in the top section of prep unit and in drawers by hot grill. [REPEAT]

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
notedCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Labeling missing on bucket of sanitizer. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. CDI- Labeling added during inspection.

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 6-202.15Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15; Core; Large service window and back door propped open with no screens in place with flying pest observed on the truck. If the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT are kept open for ventilation or other purposes; the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or Other effective means. Keep doors/windows closed until screens can be added. [REPEAT]

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 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; Food handler with fluffy beard lacking beard guard. 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. [REPEAT]

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Sanitizer concentration too low in sanitizer bucket; measured at 0ppm chlorine. PIC stated just a couple drops of bleach used in making it. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at the required concentration (50-200ppm chlorine; 200-400 quat). Adjust the sanitizer concentration higher and use sanitizer test kit to verify correct concentration reached. PIC educated on use of sanitizer test kit.

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

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Box of single-service to-go containers stored on the floor. SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: In a clean; dry location; Where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Move these items up off the floor.

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 4-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12; Core; Cutting board at prep unit observed with soiled cut lines. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED; or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Resurface or replace the board.

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 26, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 23, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) and (B); Priority; Cold-Holding: Several TCS foods at the prep line cold-holding above 41F as shown in above grid. PIC states the tomato was recently cut and the cheeses obtained from Walmart earlier today. Maintain cold Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at 41F and less on the truck and during transport. CDI- When asked; PIC stated service window is for 3 hours. TCS foods exceeding 41F to be discarded at the end of the shift; at 2pm (4hr TPHC).

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
notedCode 7-202.12Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-202.12; Priority; Sanitizer concentration too high in sanitizer bucket; tested at 1;000+ppm bleach. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be Used according to LAW; Food Code; and Manufacturer use directions included in labeling. Maintain chlorine sanitizer at 50-200ppm. CDI- Sanitizer adjusted during inspection and retested to verify 50-200ppm.

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 6-202.15Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15; Core; Large service window and back door propped open with no screens in place with multiple flying pests observed on the truck. If the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT are kept open for ventilation or other purposes; the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or Other effective means. Keep doors/windows closed until screens can be added.

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 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; Food handlers with fluffy beards lacking beard guard. 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. CDI- Beard guards added and hands rewashed during inspection.

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, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12; Core; No hot water at handwashing sink. Hot water system has freeze damage. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38C (100F) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Repair the hot water system so sink able to provide hot water to at least 100F.

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 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Labeling missing on bucket of sanitizer. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. CDI- Labeling added during inspection.

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 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; Food handler with fluffy beard lacking beard guard. 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. CDI- Beard guard added during inspection.

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

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Stacks of unwrapped uncovered single-service containers stored food-side up. SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be kept in the original protective PACKAGE or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. CDI- Containers inverted food-side down during inspection.

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; Residue/debris accumulation in cold-hold units. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas. [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
notedCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; Hot water system has bad freeze damage; leaks heavily around the box when in use; which can discourage proper handwashing. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be Repaired according to LAW; and Maintained in good repair. Repair the plumbing.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 25, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 2-103.11 (O)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

2-103.11 (O); Priority Foundation; PIC unable to locate Employee Health Policy. The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD. CDI- Employee Health Policy provided to PIC. Maintain a copy on the MFU. [REPEAT]

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 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority Foundation; PIC does not currently have written procedures available to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. CDI- Written procedures and educational material provided to PIC. Maintain a copy on the MFU. [REPEAT]

In plain English

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

More about other finding
notedCode 7-202.12Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-202.12; Priority; Sanitizer concentration too high in sanitizer bucket; tested at 500+ppm bleach. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be Used according to LAW; Food Code; and Manufacturer use directions included in labeling. Maintain chlorine sanitizer at 50-200ppm. CDI- Sanitizer adjusted during inspection and retested to verify 50-200ppm. [REPEAT]

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 3-302.12Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12; Core; Labeling missing on spice shaker and a few squeeze bottles of food ingredients. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; such as cooking oils; flour; herbs; potato flakes; salt; spices; and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. Add labeling to these items.

In plain English

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 2-303.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11; Core; Food employee observed wearing large watch while working with food. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band; while preparing FOOD; FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. CDI- PIC directed employee to remove watch and rewash hands during insepction.

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
majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; PIC unable to locate test kit for the sanitizer in use (chlorine). A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. VR-VERIFICATION REQUIRED. Obtain a sanitizer test kit for the sanitizer in use (chlorine) within 10 days and text picture of obtained sanitizer test kit to your REHS Joanne Rutkofske at 919-623-0459 for verification of correction.

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; Residue accumulation on interior sides of fryer and along low shelf under the grill. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas.

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, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 30, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode 2-103.11 (O)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

2-103.11 (O); Priority Foundation; PIC unable to locate Employee Health Policy. The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD. CDI- Employee Health Policy provided to PIC.

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; PIC does not currently have written procedures available to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. CDI- Written procedures and educational material provided to PIC.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Cold-Holding: Several TCS foods at the prep line cold-holding above 41F as shown in above grid. When asked; PIC stated cold-holding equipment is not running during transport. Maintain cold Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods at 41F and less before transport; during transport; and at destination. CDI- Cut tomatoes placed on 4-hr TPHC back-timed to 3:30pm. TCS foods exceeding 45F voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection. Obtain proper insulated cold-holding container for transport of cold foods.

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
criticalCode 7-202.12Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-202.12; Priority; Sanitizer concentration too high in sanitizer bucket; when tested is starting to bleach out the test strip. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be Used according to LAW; Food Code; and Manufacturer use directions included in labeling. Maintain chlorine sanitizer at 50-200ppm. CDI- Sanitizer adjusted during inspection and retested to verify 50-200ppm.

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
minorCode 6-202.15Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-202.15; Core; Window and back door propped open with no screens in place with multiple flying pests observed on the truck. If the windows or doors of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT are kept open for ventilation or other purposes; the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 16 mesh to 25.4 mm (16 mesh to 1 inch) screens; Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or Other effective means. Keep doors/windows closed until screens can be added.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 4, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; Facility was seen using an acid-based sanitizer that did not have accompanying test strips to test the concentration. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. Facility switched to bleach sanitizer; and needs chlorine test strips. Please send a photo of chlorine test strips to (984) 220-7242 or by email at peri.wall@wake.gov.

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 4, 2024 · Original Source

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