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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Culver's #1005

6001 Taylor Rd

Last inspected Aug 17, 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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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 17, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -PfHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf; Handwashing sink in front area did not have paper towels. CDI: Towels replaced.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114- Chlorine sanitizer at dish machine is reading 0 ppm. Sanitizer must read 50-200 ppm at all times. Establishment shall use single service items until machine is repaired. Establishment has a three compartment sink to also use for warewashing. Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations. VERIFICATION required. Machine shall be repaired by Wednesday 8/19/26.

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) and (C) EquipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single Use Articles-Storing- Noted food- contact side of exposed single service spoons were stored in various directions at the front end registers and drive thru station. (A)Except as specified in par. (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; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. (C) SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored as specified under par. (A) of this section and shall be kept in the original protective PACKAGE or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.

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 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency- Noted basins of 3 compartment sink are soiled. A WAREWASHING machine; the compartments of sinks; basins; or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; or raw FOODS; or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other EQUIPMENT used to substitute for drainboards shall be cleaned: (A) Before use; (B) Throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS and to ensure that the EQUIPMENT performs its intended function; and (C) If used; at least every 24 hours.

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 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C)- At the outside garbage receptacleFacility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C)- At the outside garbage receptacle; noted top lid was left opened and some trash debri left on the ground surrounding outside dumpster units. Keep dumpster lid closed in between use to avoid attracting pest.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 13, 2025

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. PIC did not have certificate.

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 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -PfHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf; Handwashing sink in front area and one by 3 comp did not have paper towels. CDI: Towels replaced.

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 4-601.11(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; Observed multiple metal containers; plastic containers; lids and scoops stored clean had food debris on them. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI: Placed in dish washing area for rewashing. 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 3-501.13 (A)Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13 (A); (B); (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf; Cheese thawing in standing water. CDI: Water changed to correct method.

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 6-501.111 Controlling PestsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests; Flies in kitchen. Seek more aggressive controls.

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 4-903.11 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A); Core; Observed drawers and shelving units that stored clean dishes soiled. Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location. Repeat.

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) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Cleaning needed of shelvesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Cleaning needed of shelves; drawers; reach ins; freezers and outsides of equipment.

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, Oct 13, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 1, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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 multiple metal pans that were deemed clean still had food debris on them.- Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.- CDI; items were moved to be cleaned. 4-501.114; Priority; Sanitizer at dish machine was at 0ppm.- Sanitizer at dish machines shall be at the proper concentration. (50-200ppm/Chlor)- CDI; sanitizer was changed and brought to proper concentration.

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 3-501.16(A)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Observed multiple items (see chart above) that were above 41 degrees F.- TCS foods being stored for cold holding shall maintain a temperature of 41 degrees F or less.- CDI; units were turned down and some items moved to cooler locations. Please do not overstack food in containers.

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 4-903.11 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A); Core; Observed two drawers of clean utensils being stored in drawers that had dust and food debris in them.-Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location.- CDI; items were removed for washing and the drawers were cleaned.

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, Apr 1, 2025 · Original Source

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