Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Jersey Mike's #3257

Name: Jersey Mike's #3257
Address: 1040 Forestville Rd, Wake County, NC

1040 Forestville Rd

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 30, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.11(B)Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11(B); Priority Foundation; Found pickles in handwashing sink indicating that the sink was used as a prep sink. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI- Pickles were removed from the handwashing sink and PIC was reminded that the handwashing sink may only be used for handwashing.

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.

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Shredded lettuce and sliced tomato in cold wells found holding above fill line with top portions holding above 41F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- Top portions of sliced tomatoes were removed and taken to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Shredded lettuce was replaced with product from the walk-in cooler that was reading below 41F.

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 4-101.11(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-101.11(A); Priority; Cored lettuce found stored in the original box that it was delivered in and box was lined with "can liner". Package does not state that the liners are food grade. Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. CDI- PIC is new to this location and was unaware that this was a violation. Lettuce was removed from box and placed in a multi-use lexan container prior to leaving establishment.

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 4-601.11(C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C); Core; Cleaning is needed in both prep cooler refrigerated drawers and in reach-in cooler under the display case to remove the spilled food residue. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Keep interior of refrigeration units clean.

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, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 2, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11; Priority Foundation; No soap was available at the handwashing sink closest to the prep sink. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid; powder; or bar soap. CDI- Soap was replenished. 6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels were available at the handwashing sink closest to the grill. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual; disposable towels. CDI- Paper towels were replenished.

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.

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Shredded lettuce (53F) in the second cold well found holding above 41F. Shredded lettuce (50F) and sliced tomato (39F-51F) in the main cold well found holding above 41F. Shredded lettuce was recently prepped this morning and tomatoes were stacked too high with top portions measuring above 41F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI- Top portion of sliced tomatoes was removed and taken to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Shredded lettuce in both cold wells were replaced with product from the walk-in cooler that was reading below 41F.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Boxes of straws found stored directly on the floor in the cabinet under the tea urns at the self-serve area. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Do not store single-service or single-use articles on the floor.

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

criticalCode 4-101.11(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-101.11(A); Priority; Cored lettuce found stored in the original box that it was delivered in and box was lined with "can liners". Package does not state that the liners are food grade. Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. EHS recommends purchasing large white lexan containers or other approved containers (cambro) to store food. VR- EHS will return by Friday (9/5) to verify compliance of this violation.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Kitchen needs extensive cleaning on exteriors of equipment; interior of display case on the line; and wire shelving in walk-in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Increase cleaning frequency to areas mentioned.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Extensive cleaning is needed on floors in walk-in cooler and on cove base along walls in kitchen. The physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Clean the floors in these areas 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 16, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11(C )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C ); Core; The top and bottom sections of the display cooler as well as the flip top cooler that is not in use need wiping down due to food debris. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.

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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core; The garbage dumpster is missing a drain plug and it appears that the recycling dumpster is missing one as well (unable to determine if the recycling dumpster has a plug due to the angle). Dumpsters with drains are required to have drain plugs.

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

notedCode 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; Employee drinks with lids are stored above the prep sink which was being used to wash lettuce. Employee food/drinks shall be stored in a manner that prevents the contamination of the establishment's food and other supplies. CDI-Employees moved drinks prior to the end of the 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, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 3, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 5-501.110Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.110; Core; Several boxes with labels from neighboring establishments were stored outside of the dumpster. Trash; recyclables and returnables shall be stored in dumpsters so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. **No points taken since all of Jersey Mike's trash/recyclables were inside of the dumpster.

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 3, 2024 · Original Source