Restaurant · Wake County, NC

George's Pizzeria

Name: George's Pizzeria
Address: 238 S. White St, Wake County, NC

238 S. White St

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 3, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Certified food protection manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

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 Observation: Large contianers of pizza sauce that is made in house were not date marked and are held for more than 24 hours. 3-501.17(A)(B)(D) Ready-to-eat TCS foodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Large contianers of pizza sauce that is made in house were not date marked and are held for more than 24 hours. 3-501.17(A)(B)(D) Ready-to-eat TCS food; date marking - Pf Except for shellstock; refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; TCS FOOD prepared in house or opened from a commercial container (except deli salads; hard cheeses; cultured dairy; preserved fish; and cured/fermented meats) and held for more than 24 hours shall be clearly identified using a date marking system to indicate the day by which the FOOD shall be served or discarded for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation or open date shall be counted as Day 1. CDI: Containers of sauce were date marked.

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 Observation: Scoop was stored with the handle stored below the rop of the food in container. 3-304.12 In-Use UtensilsEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Scoop was stored with the handle stored below the rop of the food in container. 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils; Between-Use Storage During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing; FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) In the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container; (B) In nonTCS FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD within containers that can be closed; such as bins of dry goods; (C) On a clean; sanitized surface; (D) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain; if used with moist FOOD such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; (E) In a clean; protected location if the UTENSILS; such as ice scoops; are used only with a nonTCS FOOD; or (F) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135F

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, Aug 3, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 27, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Raw chicken was not stored seperate ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. Chicken was stored beside ready to eat cheese and butter. 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P CDI: Raw chicken was separated from ready to eat foods.

In plain English

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

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notedCode —Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Cans of ready to eat for are stored on the walk in cooler floor. 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

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

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Scoop and handle are eing stored in flour. 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. CDI: Handle was removed from food product.

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 —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Certified food protection manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 21, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Ansi approved manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) CDI: Ansi approved manager came in during inspection.

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 Observation: Employee drink was stored on prep cooler cutting board. 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eatEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Employee drink was stored on prep cooler cutting board. 2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and other items needing protection can not result. CDI: Employee drink was removed from cutting board.

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 —Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

Observation: A large bag of sugar was stored on the floor. Chicken was stored on the walk in cooler floor. 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) CDI: Sugar and chicken were relocated and no longer stored on the floor.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 22, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Chicken wings were allowed to thaw at room temp on counter top. 3-501.13 (A)Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Chicken wings were allowed to thaw at room temp on counter top. 3-501.13 (A); (B); (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf CDI: Wings were placed in walk in cooler.

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 —Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Chicken was stored on walk in cooler floor. 3-305.11 Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

Observation: One emplyee handled cell phone and did not wash hands prior to handling food. Another employee was handling his own drink and drinking it and went back to food prep with out washing hands. 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) CDI: Spoke to employees and employees washed hands.

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.

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Multiple floor tiles are cracked or broken. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors; walls and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

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, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 2, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode —Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Pizza sauce was not labeled with start or disguard time. 3-501.19 (C ) (3) Follow written procedures for cold foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 6 hours. Food shall be marked with start and discard time. -Pf CDI: Pizza sauce was labeled with start and disguard time.

In plain English

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

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notedCode —Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Observation: No employees were using effective hair restraints. 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C)

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

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Debris is building up below the fountain drink machine cabinet and the floor below the fryer. 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 problems

notedCode —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Drain tube is sitting in the floor drain below the fountain drink machine with water standing in the floor drain. 5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P

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 Observation: Floor tiles in the kitchen are cracked and broken through out. 6-101.11/6-201.11 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Floor tiles in the kitchen are cracked and broken through out. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors; walls and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

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, Jun 2, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 18, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)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 in charge shall be certified as a food protection manager through an accredited program. CDI- The owner/manager is certified as a food protection manager.

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 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Two white spray bottles stored with the chemicals and cleaners in two different areas are not labeled Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. CDI- Both bottles were labeled as "sanitizer." 7-207.11; Priority; A container of ibuprofen was stored on shelving above clean plates and bowls. Employee medicines shall be stored in a manner that prevents the contamination of the restaurant's food; equipment; utensils and other supplies. CDI - Medicine was moved to designated area.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 6-501.11Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; A few flies were in the kitchen area. The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Increase pest control efforts.

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 3-304.12 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (A); Core; The scoops were stored with their handles in contact with the sugar and salt in bulk storage containers. In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. Ensure scoops/utensils are "dug" into seasonings/foods.

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 5-501.17Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17; None of the trashcans in the women's bathroom have lids. Covered receptacles shall be provided in bathrooms used by females for the disposal of feminine hygiene products. Provide a covered waste bin in female restroom.

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 5-501.110Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.110; Trash is outside of the dumpster in the back of the restaurant. Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Ensure all trash is put into the dumpster - break down boxes. 6-202.110; Core; The grease bin is stored directly on the ground and it is muddy due to recent rain. Refuse areas shall be properly graded to prevent the pooling of waste water and the attraction of insects and rodents. Ensure grease bin is put on a impermeable surface that will allow waste water to drain.

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 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 29, 2024

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Employee observed dumping drinks in the front hand sink. Hand sinks shall be used only for handwashing. CDI: Spoke to employee and owner about only using hand sinks for handwashing.

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.

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Raw eggs stored RTE meatballs. Cooked chicken wings found being cooled in a box that raw chicken was delivered in. Arrange each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented and protect cooked foods from cross contamination. CDI: Eggs were moved and chicken was moved to a new box and PIC agreed to recook the wings to 165F or above.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 3-501.19Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19; Priority Foundation; PIC states that pizza sauce stored on the counter is being held on TPHC. PIC did not have written procedures or a time stamp on the sauce. Pizza being held on time did have written procedures and time stamp. Items held on time shall have written procedures and a time mark that states when the item was removed from temperature control or finished cooking or when it is to be discarded. CDI: PIC was given written procedures and sauce was marked with known time that it was removed from temperature holding.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; A large; deep box of chicken wings found cooling on a counter in ambient air. PIC stated that the wings had been cooked almost 2 hours prior. Cooling shall be accomplished in shallow pans; thinner portions; and using rapid cooling equipment. CDI: Wings were moved to two large separate pans and moved into the walk in.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11; Core; Chicken wings found stored in the walk in in "Thank you" grocery bags. FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified. PIC agreed to store wings in food storage bags.