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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Holiday Inn Express Foodservice

1014 Airport Blvd

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 24, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Temperature controlled for safety within the self-service refrigerator had temperature ranges above 41F. PIC stated that customers had been leaving the door open for long periods of time during breakfast service. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI: Food was moved to cool. Increase monitoring to ensure that doors are closed after use and ensure fridge self-closing.

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 —Food temperature

Official wording

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector’s notes

3-501.13 Thawing (Pf) Omelets were thawing on a prep table outside of refrigeration. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be thawed under refrigeration capable of maintaining 41F or below or under 70F running water with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow. CDI: Omelets placed into refrigeration for thawing.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) Paper towel dispenser in kitchen broke. Napkins were available for handwashing on other side of kitchen. Each handwashing sink shall be supplied with hand drying provisions. Ensure that paper towels or other hand drying provisions are stocked. CDI: Napkins placed near handwashing sink for use.

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 problems
notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Temperature controlled for safety within the self-service refrigerator had temperature ranges above 41F. PIC stated that customers had been leaving the door open for long periods of time during breakfast service. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI: Food was moved to cool. Increase monitoring to ensure that doors are closed after use and ensure fridge self-closing.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 9, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Temperature controlled for safety within the self-service refrigerator had temperature ranges above 41F. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI: Food was moved to tall reach-in cooler to cool and volume of refrigerator was reduced.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 22, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 2-301.15Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.15; Priority Foundation; Observed food employee cleaning their hands in the 3-compartment sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food prep or warewashing; or in a service sink or a curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. CDI - Spoke to PIC to correct employee behavior.

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.

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minorCode 4-603.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-603.16; Core; Observed food employee washing metal food containers then placing them directly into sanitizer without rinsing. Washed utensils and equipment so that abrasives are removed; and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted by: Use of a distinct; separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing if using a 3-compartment sink. CDI - Spoke with food employee to rinse containers before sanitizing.

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, Dec 22, 2023 · Original Source

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