Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes Fries

Name: Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes Fries
Address: 3421 N Main St, Wake County, NC

3421 N Main St

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 27, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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 person in charge with food protection manager certification was present during inspection. At least one supervisor/manager shall be a certified food protection manager by passing a test (such as ServSafe) that is part of an ANSI accredited program. This certified person shall be on-site at all times during operation.

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 4-602.11 Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils - FrequencyCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils - Frequency; Ice machine soiled with pink and black residue buildup on inside of the bin. Enclosed components of equipment such as ice machines; ice bins and beverage dispensing equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent buildup of soils or residues. Clean the ice machine more frequently.

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 3-501.16Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16; Priority; Flip top cooler and tall reach-in cooler holding foods above 41F. TCS (Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety) food shall be kept at 41F or below. Moved items into make line cooler during inspection. Reach-in cooler door gets slammed and pops another door open according to manager. Ensure doors remain closed; and TCS foods are at 41F or below.

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, May 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 9, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

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 3-501.16 Make line items 43-44F (hot dogsFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 Make line items 43-44F (hot dogs; pimento cheese). Cold potentially hazardous food shall be kept at 41F or below. Moved items blocking fan; temperature normal.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Reach in freezer unit has 2 cooling units; the one on the right side is encased in ice; fans included (repeat). The left side is still functioning. Equipment shall be kept in good repair.

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 6-202.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-202.11; Core; One fixture in back has light shield missing. Light bulbs shall be shielded; coated; or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment; utensils; linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. You can replace cover or use protective sleeves for bulbs found online and at most hardware stores. No points taken on previous inspection.

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, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 13, 2024

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Food/soil debris interior of reach in freezers and coolers. Non-food contact services shall be clean to sight and touch.

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 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

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

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

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

majorCode 2-103.11 (A) - (P)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

PIC Present; demonstrates knowledge; & performs duties

Inspector’s notes

2-103.11 (A) - (P); Priority Foundation; Child walking through prep area. Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation; food food storage; or warewashing areas. Pf Removed.

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

minorCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; Blue plastic scoop holder for ice machine needs cleaning. In between use utensils; such as scoops used only with non potentially hazardous foods shall be stored in a clean location.

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

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Floor in back area needs cleaning. Facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. ; 6-501.11; Core; Floor tile damaged/missing by grill. Facilities shall be kept in good repair.

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 6-202.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

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, May 13, 2024 · Original Source