Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Five Guys #1710

Name: Five Guys #1710
Address: 1121 Parkside Main St, Wake County, NC

1121 Parkside Main St

Last inspected Sep 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 9, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (Pf) Pre-cooked fries on the make-line were not labeled with the time of production. Facility is not using timer as outlined within approved time as a public health control procedures. When using time a public health controlOther

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Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (Pf) Pre-cooked fries on the make-line were not labeled with the time of production. Facility is not using timer as outlined within approved time as a public health control procedures. When using time a public health control; the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. CDI: Timer was dead during inspection. Labels were added by PIC.

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notedCode 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) Caulking damaged at mop sink. Physical facilities shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Repair caulking.

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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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 9, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.12 Employees experiencing persistent sneezingOther

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No discharge from eyes; nose; and mouth

Inspector’s notes

2-401.12 Employees experiencing persistent sneezing; coughing; or runny nose may not work with exposed food; clean equipment; or clean utensils. PIC was unaware of requirement to restrict employees experiencing persistent sneezing; coughing; or runny nose from food; clean equipment; and utensils. CDI: REHS reminded PIC of responsibility. Employees were not observed with these symptoms; zero-points deducted.

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notedCode 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) Pre-cooked fries on the make-line were not labeled with the time of production. Facility is not using basket clips or timer as outlined within approved time as a public health control procedures. When using time a public health controlOther

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Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) Pre-cooked fries on the make-line were not labeled with the time of production. Facility is not using basket clips or timer as outlined within approved time as a public health control procedures. When using time a public health control; the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. CDI: Timer was enabled for fries to be replaced within 4 hours of preparation. Repeat violation; full points deducted.

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notedCode —Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 (B) Leak pipe etc. not imminent threat. 3-compartment sink was leaking. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Repair leak.

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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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 22, 2025

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

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notedCode —Water, plumbing, and sewage

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 (B) Leak pipe etc. not imminent threat. 3-compartment sink was leaking. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Repair leak. Zero points deducted.

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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.

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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) Walls and flooring near mop sink were soiled with black residue accumulations. Floor drain near ice machine had accumulations of debris on metal grating. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Clean areas listed.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 9, 2025

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P) Milkshake mix was stored directly below boxes of ground beef within walk-in cooler. Cross-contamination shall be prevented during storage by separating raw food from ready-to-eat foods and based on final cook temperatures. CDI: Milkshake mix was relocated by PIC.

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notedCode 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) Pre-cooked fries on the make-line were not labeled with the time of production. When using time a public health controlOther

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Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) Pre-cooked fries on the make-line were not labeled with the time of production. When using time a public health control; the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. CDI: Timer was enabled for fries to be replaced within 4 hours of preparation. Repeat.

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notedCode 4-903.11 (A) and (C) EquipmentEquipment and utensils

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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 (C) Single-service containers were stored below bug zapper in rear kitchen. Cleaned single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean; dry location where they are not exposed to splash; dust; dirt; or other contamination and at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI: Containers were relocated by PIC.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 9, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 16, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) Pre-cooked fries on the make-line were not labeled with the time of production. When using time a public health controlOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) Pre-cooked fries on the make-line were not labeled with the time of production. When using time a public health control; the food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. CDI: Label was added for time of preparation. Replace batteries in timer if using timer as a method of monitoring.

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notedCode 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Open box of peanuts was stored below bug zapper in back kitchen. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing food in a cleanContamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Open box of peanuts was stored below bug zapper in back kitchen. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing food in a clean; dry location where it is not exposed to splash; dust; dirt; or other contamination and at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI: Box of peanuts was relocated.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 2, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 2-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14; Priority; Food employee did not wash hands after handling raw beef. Food employees shall wash their hands when switching between working with raw food and ready-to-eat foods. CDI: Employee's hands were washed.

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.