Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Mario's Pizzeria

Name: Mario's Pizzeria
Address: 999 Durham Rd, Wake County, NC

999 Durham Rd

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 11, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Chicken was above the cold hold line in the prep cooler and was holding at 49FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Chicken was above the cold hold line in the prep cooler and was holding at 49F; all other cold hold foods in the prep cooler were at 41F or below. 3-501.16 (A)(2) Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or less. P CDI: Chicken was removed from prep cooler and placed in the walk in to cool.

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 —Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Employee was not using hair restraint. 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C)

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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majorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Sanitizer test strips were expired and not working properly. 4-302.14 A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. Pf

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, Aug 11, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 20, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: MeatballsFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Meatballs; wings; and noodles were not datemarked. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf CDI: Foods were labeled and datemarked.

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.

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notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

Observation: WIngs were sitting on counter top at 80F cooling. When foods drop below 135F an active cooling method should be used. 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) CDI: Wings were placed in freezer to cool.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 20, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 19, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode BurgerFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

Burger; meatballs; and wings were not date marked. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf CDI: All three food items were datemarked.

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 Observation: Cup was being used as a scoop and was left in the bag of sugar. 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS foodEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Cup was being used as a scoop and was left in the bag of sugar. 3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food; must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. CDI: Cup was discarded.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 29, 2025

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, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 30, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Raw beef was stored in a pizza dough tray in direct contact with ready to to eat pepperoni. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Raw beef was stored in a pizza dough tray in direct contact with ready to to eat pepperoni. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P) CDI: Raw beef was moved and separated from all ready to eat foods.

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

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notedCode Observation: Sausage in prep cooler was holding at 47FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Sausage in prep cooler was holding at 47F; all other food items in prep cooler were holding at 41F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P CDI: Sausage was removed and placed in walk in cooler.

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minorCode Observation: Flour is building up on the floor behind the flour storage rackCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Flour is building up on the floor behind the flour storage rack; the drain below the fountain machine needs to be sanitized and debris under fountain machine needs to be cleaned up. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

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, Apr 30, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 10, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.12 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (A); Core; A portion cup was found in a container of yeast. In-use utensils must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. CDI - The portion cup was removed.

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.

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notedCode 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; Packaged employee food stored next to clean utensils. Areas designated for EMPLOYEES to eat; drink; and use tobacco shall be located so that FOOD; EQUIPMENT; LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination. CDI- Employee food moved to bottom shelves.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 30, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Core; Two containers of pasta found cooling in the walk in cooler tightly covered. When placed in cooling or cold holding EQUIPMENT; FOOD containers in which FOOD is being cooled shall be loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination; during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the FOOD. CDI: Covers were vented to facilitate cooling.

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minorCode 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; Several employee food items found stored above food items for the facility to sell. Areas designated for EMPLOYEES to eat; drink; and use tobacco shall be located so that FOOD; EQUIPMENT; LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination. Store employee food on bottom shelf.

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 30, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 17, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Small amount of pink build up found on the ice dispenser of the drink machine. In EQUIPMENT such as ice bins and BEVERAGE dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of EQUIPMENT such as ice makers; cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines; BEVERAGE and syrup dispensing lines or tubes; coffee bean grinders; and water vending EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. CDI: PIC cleaned ice dispenser.

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 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; Several in-use utensils found stored between prep coolers. On a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT only if the in-use UTENSIL and the FOOD-CONTACT surface of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT are cleaned and SANITIZED. CDI: Utensils were moved.

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 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11; Core; Kitchen found very dim on the side near the reach in freezer. At least 50 ft candles are required where a FOOD EMPLOYEE is working with FOOD or working with UTENSILS or EQUIPMENT such as knives; slicers; grinders; or saws where EMPLOYEE safety is a factor. Utilize overhead lights.

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, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source