Restaurant · Wake County, NC

McDonald's # 16326

Name: McDonald's # 16326
Address: 2900 Wendell Blvd, Wake County, NC

2900 Wendell Blvd

Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 99.5

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 31, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)- Noted drain line underneath the self-serve soda machine has a steady leak. Person in charge has already placed a work order noted equipment. Follow-up on work order. Ensure all equipment is maintained in good repair. 4-101.11 Characteristics - Materials for Construction and Repair (P)- Noted a few food containers that were cracked/ chipped along the edges being stored for use on the rear utensil rack. Discussed phasing out any cracked or damaged storage containers of utensil to avoid the risk of becoming a physical hazard.

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 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)- Noted top (handle side) surface of ice scooper was soiled. Appeared that some soda mix or coffee spilled onto the exterior surface. Also observed some ice build up along the top interior surface of the reach-in freezer unit. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dustCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)- Noted top (handle side) surface of ice scooper was soiled. Appeared that some soda mix or coffee spilled onto the exterior surface. Also observed some ice build up along the top interior surface of the reach-in freezer unit. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 11, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Small plastic containers and small deep fryer basket stored clean had food debris on them. CDI: Placed in dish washing area for rewashing.

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 6-501.111 Controlling PestsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests; Flies in kitchen. Seek more aggressive controls.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of foodCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food; equipment; and utensils. Sanitizer buckets stored on the floor.

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 4-903.11 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A); (B); and (D) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C); Wet stacking dishes. Clean utensils shall be stored in a self draining position that allows air drying.

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

notedCode 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Front reach in leakingCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Front reach in leaking; refrigerator gasket not closing properly and ice build up in freezer. Repeat.

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 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 20, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 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; A couple gaskets throughout are torn.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace the torn gaskets.

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 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Observed the area around the coffee creamer machine with black residue all around it.- Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at the frequency necessary to keep them clean.- CDI; the machine was cleaned during inspection.

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, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 22, 2023

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode The rear entrance door off the kitchen is gapped in the corner allowing entrance of insects and/or vermin. 6-202.15Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

The rear entrance door off the kitchen is gapped in the corner allowing entrance of insects and/or vermin. 6-202.15; Core; (A) Outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors; walls; and ceilings; (2) Closed; tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid; self-closing; tight-fitting doors.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode Staffing are wearing visors with no hair coverings. 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Staffing are wearing visors with no hair coverings. 2-402.11; Core; 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; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. CDI: Operator had staff put on hair restraints.

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

minorCode Plastic and metal food containers are deteriorating and are no longer cleanable. Replace utensils that are not cleanable or can break off into the food products. 4-502.11(A) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Plastic and metal food containers are deteriorating and are no longer cleanable. Replace utensils that are not cleanable or can break off into the food products. 4-502.11(A) and (C); Core; (A) UTENSILS shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2 or shall be discarded. CDI: Utensils were removed from service.

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 Observed soiled dry storage shelving front service areaCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled dry storage shelving front service area; condiment holders; freezer interiors; single service lids at flurry machine and are stored4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment/surfaces above. This is a repeat observation.

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, Dec 22, 2023 · Original Source