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Dunkin Donuts #306810

3209 S Wilmington St

Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 25, 2026

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf)- Both handwashing sinks were missing paper towels. Ensure all hand sinks are fully stocked with soap and paper towels at all times CDI- Paper towels replaced 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) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P)- For the prep cooler behind the register; noted cartons of milk were temping between 45-46. Further investigation determined noted prep cooler was no longer functioning (ambient air for unit reading at 43 F ). Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- TCS items relocated to alternative cooler unit to cool down.

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
minorCode 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C)- Noted employee donning multiple bracelets while prepping food on the line. Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ringEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C)- Noted employee donning multiple bracelets while prepping food on the line. Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring; such as a wedding band; is allowed.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Noted prep cooler behind the register is no longer working. Ambient air for unit reading at 43 F. Maintain equipment in good repair. Person in charge stated they would place a work order for noted unit.

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) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) - Detail cleaning needed for the following areas: the interior edge of the storage cabinets; the tracks of the cooler drawer; the counter top surface below the coffee maker; and the bottom storage racks (near the rear commercial oven). Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115 Core: The dumpster pad has loosed trash and cardboard on it. Maintain refuse and enclosure areas clean. 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C)- Noted sliding doors and top lids left opened at the outdoor dumpster unit. Keep dumpster lids closed in between use.

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 6-501.11 -Noted base covingCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 -Noted base coving; located on far left hand wall near make line; is peeling away from the wall. Floors; walls; and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Repair basecoving.

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 25, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 7, 2025

Score 94

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11: Priority: The inside of the ice machine has mold like debris along the deflector lid. The food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. The ice machine was cleaned during the inspection. This is a repeat. CDI- EHS instructed PIC to clean and sanitize noted area.

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) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) At the drive-thru; observed overstacked containers of swiss cheese and cheddar cheese measuring between 51-54F in the work top cooler. . Noted TCS items reading above 41 F (see temp log). TCS items placed on ice or discarded. Discussed not overfilling containers in the work top cooler to ensure cold air adequately flows around product. CDI-Items 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-302.12 - Noted labels missing for working containers spices and sugar mix. Label all working containers of food (oilsFood source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 - Noted labels missing for working containers spices and sugar mix. Label all working containers of food (oils; spices; salts; flour; sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta.

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 6-501.111 Controlling Pests Observed a dead roach behind the commercial oven unit. Also observed a few fruit flies near the drive-thru window area. Keep the premises free of insectsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests Observed a dead roach behind the commercial oven unit. Also observed a few fruit flies near the drive-thru window area. Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Remove dead or trapped birds; insects; rodents; and other pests.

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

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B) Quat sanitizer solution reading below 200 ppm near the cash register. Keep Quat sanitizer solution between 200-400ppm. Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Observed an condensation leak underneath the evaporator unit in the walk-in freezer. Maintain equipment in good repair. Person in charge stated they would place a work order for noted unit.

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) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) - Detail cleaning needed along the storage racks; the sides of the prep cooler and counter spaces below the commercial coffee grinders. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) - Detail cleaning needed for the hard-to-reach floor spaces underneath kitchen equipment through out the prep kitchen. Also noted an accumulation of dust build-up along the ceiling tiles and HVAC Vents above the main prep area. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. This was a repeat from the previous 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 7, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 21, 2025

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11: Priority: The inside of the ice machine has mold like debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. The ice machine was cleaned during the 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 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) The front end prep cooler is no longer holding temperature. Noted TCS items reading above 41 F (see temp log). Ambient air for prep cooler was temping at 45 F. TCS items placed on ice or discarded. Ambient air adjusted and work order placed for noted unit. Verification visit shall be made April 23rd.

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 3-305.11- Noted multiple food items left on the floor near the back storage area. According to person in chargeContamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11- Noted multiple food items left on the floor near the back storage area. According to person in charge; facility had large delivery within the last few hours. Store food in a clean; dry location; not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor.

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 —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11(A) - Noted storage containers were stored while still wet. Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.

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 4-903.11(A)(C) Noted multiple soiled single-service container lids stored as being clean in the storage holder. Also noted some residue build-up along the interior surfaces of of the single service holders. Store single-use and single-service articles in a cleanEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A)(C) Noted multiple soiled single-service container lids stored as being clean in the storage holder. Also noted some residue build-up along the interior surfaces of of the single service holders. Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above 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
minorCode 4-601.11 (B) and (C) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) - Detail cleaning needed along the storage racks; the sides of the prep cooler and counter spaces below the commercial coffee grinders. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 - Noted water slow to drain for the front end handsink. Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.

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
notedCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115 Core: The dumpster pad has loosed trash and cardboard on it. Maintain refuse and enclosure areas clean.

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
minorCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) - Detail cleaning needed for the hard-to-reach floor spaces underneath kitchen equipment through out the prep kitchen. Also noted an accumulation of dust build-up along the ceiling tiles and HVAC Vents above the main prep area. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.

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 6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) - Noted lighting is dim/ low above the conventional ovens near the rear back of the prep kitchen. Lighting should be at least 50 foot candles in all food prep areasFacility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) - Noted lighting is dim/ low above the conventional ovens near the rear back of the prep kitchen. Lighting should be at least 50 foot candles in all food prep areas; 20 foot candles at all hand sinks; beverage areas; dish washing areas and restrooms; and it must be at least 10 foot candles in all storage areas.Increase light intensity. 6-403.11 Designated Areas - Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking / smoking (C)- Noted several personal water bottles and other employee beverages stored along the prep counter surfaces during time of inspection. Areas designated for employees to eat and drink; shall be located so that food; equipment; linens; single service/use items are protected from contamination.

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, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 2, 2024

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Core: The person in charge is not a certified food protection manager. The person and charge shall have passed food protection manager course that ANSI accredited.

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 —Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11 Priority foundation: The food establishment does not have vomiting and diarrhea clean up procedures. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. A copy of the vomiting and diarrhea clean up procedures were emailed to the PIC during the inspection.

In plain English

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

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11: Priority: The inside of the ice machine has mold like debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. The ice machine was cleaned during the 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 —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12 Priority foundation. No thermometer in the prep refrigeration unit. Provide thermometers that are readily accessible in refrigeration units. A thermometer was added to the refrigeration unit. This is a repeat item.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115 Core: The dumpster pad has loosed trash and cardboard on it. Maintain refuse and enclosure areas clean.

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, Dec 2, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 11, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode 4-302.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-302.12; Priority Foundation; No refrigeration thermometer in the prep refrigeration unit. A food thermometer shall be readily accessible in refrigeration units. A follow-up will be conducted by REHS by April 21st.

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 11, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 12, 2023

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; One employee placing bacon in the oven without a hair restraint. 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-Discussed with manager.

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
minorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; A sanitizer bucket was placed on the prep table beside a rack of donuts. (E) Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of FOOD; EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; LINENS; SINGLE-SERVICE; or SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. CDI-Sanitizer bucket was moved to a lower shelf away from food by the manager during the inspection.; 3-304.14 (B)(1); Core; No sanitizer residual detected in any of the three sanitizer buckets when checked with test paper. Cloths held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under sec. 4 501.114 (50-100ppm chlorine). CDI-Sanitizer buckets were refilled with the proper strength sanitizer solution.

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
majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; Quat test paper was available but this location uses chlorine sanitizer. A chlorine test kit that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. Manager is ordering chlorine test paper.

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, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source

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