Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Duck Donuts

Name: Duck Donuts
Address: 8323 Creedmoor Road, Wake County, NC

8323 Creedmoor Road

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 30, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Observed containers of precooked eggs and sausage patties without any date labels. A food shall be discarded if it: Exceeds the temperature and time combination specified in the NC Food Code; Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; or is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination specified in the NC Food Code. CDI - PIC accurately recalled date in which foods were removed from freezer into cooler for thawing; dates added to containers.

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 3-304.14(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B); Core; Observed some damp wiping cloths stored on counters and tables. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at adequate concentrations. CDI - Damp wiping cloths removed from counters and tables.

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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.

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notedCode 4-601.11(C)Cleaning and sanitizing

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C); Core; Observed dust buildup on the hood vents and fire suppression sprayers. Also observed flour and food debris on the lower shelves of the donut prep line. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently. 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.

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notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Observed discoloration of the flooring under the tables in the front prep area. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Thoroughly clean flooring under tables.

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, Mar 30, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 4, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11(C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C); Core; Observed dust and debris buildup on the hood vents. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean hood more frequently. 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 6-305.11(B)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-305.11(B); Core; Observed an employee's backpack and coat stored on a prep table. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. CDI - Employee items were moved to a different location. REHS recommends adding hooks or another way to store employee items in an orderly manner.

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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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 23, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; The ice maker under the espresso machine is no longer functioning. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Either remove or replace nonfunctional ice machine before the next inspection.

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 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Observed containers of precooked eggs and sausage patties without date marking. Also observed a couple containers of milk with best by dates of 6/22 in the coolers. A food shall be discarded if it: Exceeds the temperature and time combination specified in the NC Food Code; Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; or is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination specified in the NC Food Code. CDI - PIC was able to accurately recall the date of opening the package of precooked eggs and correct date was added; sausage patties were voluntarily discarded. 3-501.17; Priority foundation; Observed a container of milk with a discard date that goes beyond the manufacturer's best by date. The day or date marked by the food establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use-by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded milk.

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 4-601.11(C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C); Core; Observed some dust or flour buildup on the hood vent inserts. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean hood vent inserts.

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, Jun 23, 2025 · Original Source