1 - Inspection
Jul 24, 2026
Score 100
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Wake County, NC
Five Guys #2118
535 Dr. Calvin Jones
Last inspected Jul 24, 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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6 inspections1 - Inspection
May 4, 2026
Score 97.5
Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
notedCode Observation: Employee rang customer up at cash registerHandwashing
Official wording
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Employee rang customer up at cash register; placed gloves on and began to prepare food with out washing hands between the register and placing gloves on hand. 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) CDI: Employee was notified about when to wash hands. Employee removed gloves; washed hands; placed new gloves on and went back to preparing food.
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 problemsnotedCode —Food temperature
Official wording
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Tomatoes in prep cooler were holding at 44F due to the prep cooler lid being left open. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P CDI: Tomatoes were removed and replaced with new tomatoes out of walk in cooler that were holding at less than 41F.
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 temperaturenotedCode Observation: Handsink in womens bathroom is not working. Toilet in womens bathroom is not flushing properly. Womens bathroom is closed at this time. Work order has been placed to fix issues in womens bathroom. 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinksCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Handsink in womens bathroom is not working. Toilet in womens bathroom is not flushing properly. Womens bathroom is closed at this time. Work order has been placed to fix issues in womens bathroom. 6-501.18 Maintain handwashing sinks; toilets and urinals clean.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 4, 2026 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Nov 3, 2025
Score 100
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Jul 10, 2025
Score 99.5
Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Floor drain in the middle of kitchen floor has microbial build up. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Apr 23, 2025
Score 98.5
Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
notedCode Observation: Manager could not locate employee health policy. 2-102.11 (C) (2)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Manager could not locate employee health policy. 2-102.11 (C) (2); (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf) CDI: Emailed by inspector.
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 issuesnotedCode ObservationOther
Official wording
Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector’s notes
Observation; Manager could not locate written procedures for employees to follow when respondinf to vomitting or diarrheal events. 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf CDI: Emailed by inspector.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode —Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Dishes were stacked before they were airdried. 4-901.11(A) 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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Dec 5, 2024
Score 98.5
Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
notedCode 2-201.11 (A)Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting
Inspector’s notes
2-201.11 (A); B); (C); and (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder; Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (P); Employees could not locate information on the top foodborne illnesses; their symptoms; and when employees should be excluded or restricted from work after experiencing symptoms. Employees shall be made aware of this information and have access to the information on site. CDI- EHS provided employee health policy.
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 issuesnotedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature
Official wording
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P); Cooked onions were found being held hot at 118F. Potentially hazardous food being held hot shall remain at 135F or above. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded cooked onions.
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 temperatureminorCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C); Screw is missing on the flip top unit door and the door easily comes loose. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Replace screw.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source