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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Mack's Mart

7526 Knightdale Blvd E

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

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Apr 30, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · 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 one at time of inspection was a certified food protection manager.- The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM.- Please have more than one person certified so when one person isn't here; the other can be.

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 3-502.11 Obtain a variance for specialized processes.-PfOther

Official wording

Compliance with variance; specialized process; reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan

Inspector’s notes

3-502.11 Obtain a variance for specialized processes.-Pf; Establishment has a 2 comp sink but does not have the approved variance onsite. CDI: EHS reached emailed facility variance application to ncvariancecommittee@dhhs.nc.gov and Heather.Watson@dhhs.nc.gov

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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, Apr 30, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 10, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · 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

2-102.12 (A); Core; No one at time of inspection was a certified food protection manager.- The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM.- Please have more than one person certified so when one person isn't here; the other can be.

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 3-502.11 Obtain a variance for specialized processes.-PfOther

Official wording

Compliance with variance; specialized process; reduced oxygen packaging criteria or HACCP plan

Inspector’s notes

3-502.11 Obtain a variance for specialized processes.-Pf; Establishment has a 2 comp sink but does not have the approved variance onsite. CDI: Lisa McCoy is emailing variance committee and will keep REHS updated with what needs to be done. Email obtained from manager to keep manager updated as well.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; No one at time of inspection had a hair restraint. Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS.- Please ensure employees have some type of hair restraint. Repeat.

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.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Wet cloths sitting on prep tables.

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, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core; No one at time of inspection had a hair restraint besides a ponytail.- Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS.- Please ensure employees have some type of hair restraint.

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 4-301.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-301.12; Core; Establishment only has a 2-compartment sink for washing; rinsing and sanitizing utensils/equipment; and no approval (variance) has been granted from the State to use this 2-comp sink for above stated purpose- Before a 2-compartment sink is used; the permit holder shall have its use approved- Please try again for a response. Contact Lisa McCoy to assist with further instructions... 919-868-9250

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, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 25, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-301.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-301.12; Core; Establishment only has a 2-compartment sink for washing; rinsing and sanitizing utensils/equipment; and no approval (variance) has been granted from the State to use this 2-comp sink for above stated purpose- Before a 2-compartment sink is used; the permit holder shall have its use approved- CDI; paperwork has been submitted for approval; they are just awaiting the response.

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, Mar 25, 2024 · Original Source

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