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Holiday Inn Express

1006 Marco Dr

Last inspected Feb 7, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 97.5

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Feb 7, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; No Certified Food Protection Manager on site. At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited program. Have kitchen employee obtain this credential to avoid future demerits.

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 3-302.11(A)(1)Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11(A)(1); Priority; Observed raw bacon stored above pastries in the reach-in cooler. Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods to prevent cross contamination. CDI- bacon moved to lowest shelf.

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, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 18, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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; No Certified Food Protection Manager on site. At least one employee who has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-accredited program.

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
criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Boiled eggs; butter and yogurt in the glass door reach-in refrigerator in the service area were observed holding at 45F. TCS foods shall be kept at 41F or below when cold holding. CDI- product was moved to the reach-in refrigerator in the kitchen. Ensure glass door unit is functioning correctly before continued use.

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.

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minorCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; The drain pipe under the three compartment sink is leaking. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair. Repair this pipe. No point taken today.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source

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