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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Five Guys #2157

801 S Main St

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 20, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core - Observed soiled wiping cloth hanging on bar by fry area. Moist/soiled in-use wiping cloths shall be kept in approved clean sanitizer between uses. Store moist/soiled wiping cloths as stated above or in soiled laundry 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.

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

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core - Some disposable cups by cash register and shake areas were not properly protected. Single service disposable food/beverage containers shall be protected from contamination. Keep cups in approved dispensers or inverted and in their original plastic sleeves pulled up to rims of top cups on stacks.

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.

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notedCode 6-501.18Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18; Core - Underside of men's bathroom urinal was soiled. Plumbing fixtures such as urinals; toilets; and handsinks shall be maintained clean. Increase urinal cleaning frequency.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

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Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - Caulk in ventilation corners was missing/damaged; and grease was starting to drip from some corner areas. Caulk was also damaged/missing between a few sinks and walls. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Replace missing/damaged caulk; ensuring it is smooth and easy clean. 6-501.12; Core - Observed soiled/grease build-up inside vent hood and soiled flooring/baseboards in back kitchen in mop sink/can wash and adjacent areas and under dining area soda dispensing machines. Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/fixtures above. 6-501.16; Core - In mop sink/can wash area; one mop was hanging with mop head up and handle down. After use; position mops so they can easily air dry without soiling walls; equipment and supplies. Hang up wet mops with handles up and mop heads down (draining into mop sink basin below).

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, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2-201.11(A-C)&(E)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting

Inspector’s notes

2-201.11(A-C)&(E); Priority; Employee Health Policy does not include Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Employees shall be knowledgeable of food-borne illnesses; their associated symptoms; and when they are to be excluded from work. CDI- Provided an updated hard copy and digital copy of Employee Health acknowledgement form to properly inform food employees.

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.

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majorCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; PIC does not have a test kit for the quat sanitizer that is used at the 3-compartment sink for warewashing. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. VR- Once obtained; send a photo of test strips to Cristofer LeClair at (919-306-6554) with sanitation rating card or manager certification included in photo.

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, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

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