Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Five Guys #1728

Name: Five Guys #1728
Address: 150 Cabela Dr, Wake County, NC

150 Cabela Dr

Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98.5

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Dec 12, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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 a few serving containers that were greasy to touch or had some dried-on food debris. Equipment contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- Manager removed all soiled equipment and moved to dish area for further washing; rinsing; and sanitizing.

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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; K-9 Sanitizer is less than 50ppm of chlorine for the wiping cloth bucket for the milkshake unit. Chlorine sanitizer shall be mixed to 50-200ppm of chlorine. The sanitizer was remixed to the correct 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.

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notedCode 5-501.116Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.116; Core; B) Grease containment unit has a heavy accumulation of grease buildup. Increase cleaning frequency. Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.

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.

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minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Floors underneath deep fryer unit and cook line equipment need detail cleaning. Air vents has dust build up. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Advised person in charge to clean this area where accumulation is present. 6-201.11 Floors; Walls and Ceilings - Cleanability (C)- The seal between the rubber floor covers has broken; thus allowing water to pool underneath and produce a strong pungent odor throughout the prep kitchen area. Have seals replaced for rubber floors.

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, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 14, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.19 Priority Foundation - Fresh cut blanched French fries use time as a public health control (TPHC) with approved written procedures. HoweverOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 Priority Foundation - Fresh cut blanched French fries use time as a public health control (TPHC) with approved written procedures. However; carabiner was not placed on the fryer baskets; so time was not being tracked after fries were blanched...TCS* foods using TPHC shall follow procedures that meet the Rules; including tracking the time when TCS* foods are placed on time control. The PIC marked the time on the fryer baskets with tape once REHS spoke to PIC. This is repeat for last inspection. Please educate and coach.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; Observed some residue build-up along the interior vats of the 3 compartment sink. Ware washing equipment shall be cleaned before use; throughout the day at a frequency to prevent recontamination of equipment as well as at least every 24 hours when used. Advised person in charge to clean these areas more frequently.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Observed an accumulation of grease build-up inside the deep fryer cabinets. Also noted an accumulation of residue build-up along the interior surface of the potatoe prep sinks as well. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114: Missing drain plugs for the trash and cardboard dumpsters. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 19, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-501.19 Priority Foundation - Fresh cut blanched French fries use time as a public health control (TPHC) with approved written procedures. HoweverOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

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

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 5, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114: Missing drain plugs for the trash and cardboard dumpsters. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.

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, Nov 5, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 13, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Sanitizer is less than 50ppm of chlorine for the wiping cloth bucket for the milkshake unit. Chlorine sanitizer shall be mixed to 50-200ppm of chlorine. The sanitizer was remixed to the correct 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

minorCode 5-501.115Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115; Core; Cardboard and bags of trash on the dumpster pad. A storage area and enclosure for refuse; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items; as specified under sec. 6 501.114; and clean.; 5-501.114; Core; Missing a drain plug on the trash dumpster. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

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, May 13, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 13, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: The condensate line on the ice machine is not directed to the floor drain as it is not stabilized and is being moved. Stabilize drain pipe to empty into floor drain and not the floor. 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The condensate line on the ice machine is not directed to the floor drain as it is not stabilized and is being moved. Stabilize drain pipe to empty into floor drain and not the floor. 5-205.15; A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (B) Maintained 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.

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minorCode Observation: Refuse containers are heavily accumulated and are not being cleaned effectively to prevent buildup. Increase cleaning frequency. 5-501.116Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Refuse containers are heavily accumulated and are not being cleaned effectively to prevent buildup. Increase cleaning frequency. 5-501.116; Core; B) Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.

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, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source