1 - Inspection
Jan 5, 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, Jan 5, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Wake County, NC
Grocery Boy Jr.
1912 W Garner Rd
Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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6 inspections1 - Inspection
Aug 20, 2025
Score 99
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling
Official wording
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf) - Noted opened bag of hot dogs missing date marking label in the expo cooler. Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. CDI- Noted container dated.
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 problemsnotedCode —Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-102.11- Label missing from working spray bottle of concentrated bleach. Noted spray bottle of bleach used to disinfect bathroom area. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. CDI- Item labeled.
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 unsafelyOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Apr 9, 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, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Nov 13, 2024
Score 98.5
Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
notedCode 2-402.11 Core: An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraint. Employees that handle food shall wear hair restraints such as hatsEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11 Core: An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraint. Employees that handle food shall wear hair restraints such as hats; visor or hair nets. Once REHS spoke to this employee she put on a hair net.
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 issuesnotedCode —Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: Core. The hot water faucet is leaking at the 2 compartment sink. Maintain a plumbing system 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.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 13, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
May 13, 2024
Score 98.5
Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 4-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-501.114; Priority; Chlorine sanitizer is less than 50ppm in the spray bottle. Chlorine sanitizer shall be mixed to 50-200ppm of chlorine. Sanitizer was remixed to the proper 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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 13, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Feb 19, 2024
Score 99.5
Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
minorCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene
Official wording
Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11; Core; A) Except as provided in par. (B) of this section; FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
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 issuesminorCode Observation: The boxes being used in the prep refrigerator are not cleanable. 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
Observation: The boxes being used in the prep refrigerator are not cleanable. 4-101.19; Core; Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash; spillage; or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT; nonabsorbent; and SMOOTH material.
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, Feb 19, 2024 · Original Source