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Homewood Suites Cary Foodservice

555 Crossroads Blvd

Last inspected Jun 23, 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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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 23, 2026

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 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; Present management lacks ANSI certified manager training (food handler class has been taken). Present manager has taken ServSafe for managers in the past and should be considered for manager training. See Wake.gov website for class offerings

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 2-401.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11; Core; Employee cup of McDonald's beverage is stored on the prep table in the kitchen. Store employee personal items including beverages in a separate designated location; such as the shelf under the table. Cup removed.

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 3-501.17(A)(B)(D) Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety foodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17(A)(B)(D) Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food; date marking - Pf 2% Milk in a silver carafe offered for customer self-service is spoiled. The gallon of milk in the refrigerator is not date marked to represent when the milk was opened. 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 in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly identified using a date marking system to indicate the date or day by which the food/milk shall be served; sold; or discarded when held at a temperature of 41F or less for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation or open date shall be counted as Day 1. Cooled sausage links in the refrigerator from a previous day are also not date marked. Milk was dumped out; discarded upon request.

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 3-501.19(A) Time as a public health control : Update the Time as a Public Health Control procedures for shredded cheeseOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19(A) Time as a public health control : Update the Time as a Public Health Control procedures for shredded cheese; whipped cream cheese; pulled pork; etc Pulled pork and sausage cooked on a previous day are stored in the refrigerator; are these held according to time or temperature? Rewrite the procedures to address the menu changes. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of TCS FOOD for READY-TO-EAT TCS food that is displayed or held for service: (1) Written procedures shall be prepared in advance; maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request that specify: Pf (a) Methods of compliance with Subparagraphs (B)(1)-(3) or C)(1)-(5) of this section; Pf and (b) Methods of compliance with sec. 3-501.14 (Cooling) for food that is prepared; cooked; and refrigerated before time is used as a public health control. Pf Procedures are posted in the kitchen near the handwashing sink but need to be updated to accurately reflect the food present. Discussed today

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

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notedCode 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) Plastic tub with boiled eggs inside the refrigerator is soiledContamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) Plastic tub with boiled eggs inside the refrigerator is soiled; not clean; with black spots on the cover. This was observed and discussed during the last inspection also. When packaging is received dirty; clean it in the sink before storing in the refrigerator and before opening. Discussed today. 3-306.11 Food Display-Prevention Contamination by Consumers: Burritos have been added to the breakfast offerings with bowl of Shredded Cheese; bowl of Sour Cream; bowl of salsa and bowl of peppers. These are between the hot buffet sneeze-guards; with nothing to intercept the line between the customer's mouth and bowls of food. Food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter; or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means. P Use sneeze guard for sour cream; shredded cheese; salsa in a bowl and peppers. Food was removed from the buffet today. 3-306.11 Food Display - Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P) Boiled Eggs on the cold-side buffet are not adequately protected. The sneeze-guard is too high to offer protection from customers to the uncovered eggs. Adjust the sneeze-guard to intercept between the customer's mouth and the eggs. Eggs were removed today.

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.

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notedCode 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C) 3-compartment ware washing sink is not clean. There is unclean film adhering to the interior of the sanitizing compartment of the sink. Clean the sink daily with detergent. Fill sanitizer into a clean sink basin.

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 23, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P) Sanitizer in the ware washing sink is too strong. Use test strips to monitor concentration and contact Ecolab for adjustment. Warm water was added today to bring the sanitizer into safe range.

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.

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notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) Shredded hash brown potatoes stacked inside the refrigerator are 74 degrees F. Be mindful of air flow when cooling food. Spread cooling food out into single layers and avoid stacking. Warm potatoes were placed on separate shelving units today. Consider staggering shelves inside the refrigerator to increase air flow in the refrigerator and keep storage away from the fan in the top.

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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notedCode 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) Plastic tub with boiled eggs inside the refrigerator is soiledContamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) Plastic tub with boiled eggs inside the refrigerator is soiled; not clean. When packaging is received dirty; clean it in the sink before storing in the refrigerator and before opening. Discussed today

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.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Buffet components at the scrambled eggs an breakfast potatoes is not clean. Detailed cleaning is needed.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 11, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-301.12 Hand Drying ProvisionHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision; Priority Foundation; No paper towels at handsink in kitchen. Each handwashing sink shall be supplied with paper towels or approved hand drying devices. Napkins added to sink during inspection and Proper paper towels added to sink at end of inspection.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 9, 2024

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 9, 2024 · Original Source

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