Restaurant · Wake County, NC

McDonald's #16917

Name: McDonald's #16917
Address: 7991 Fayetteville Rd, Wake County, NC

7991 Fayetteville Rd

Last inspected Sep 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98.5

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 16, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12 Each handwash sink shall be provided with paper towels or an air drying device. Pf The handwashing sink near the eyewash station did not have any paper towels. All handwashing sinks must be provided with an approved hand drying provision. CDI... Hand towels were placed at the handwashing sink.

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

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 There were a few dishes that were stored as clean but were a little greasy to the touch. All dishes stored as clean must be free of grease. CDI... The dishes were placed back at the three compartment sink to be washed again.

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 (B) and (C) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Clean out the reach-in freezer unit at the coffee station to remove the ice build-up. All equipment must be 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

minorCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Clean the floor in the walk-in freezer to remove the ice build-up. Clean physical facilities at a frequency necessary to remove 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, Sep 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 26, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices - Functionality (C) - The mercury is not accurate in 2 refrigerator thermometers. CDI-Thermometers were replaced during the inspection.

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 —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Sheet pans were nested together and stored wet. Position pans and utensils so they can air-dry. CDI-Pans were cross stacked during the inspection to facilitate 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 4-501.19 During manual warewashingCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.19 During manual warewashing; maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F -Pf . An employee was actively washing dishes in 97 degree F detergent water. Maintain detergent water to 110 minimum while washing. CDI-Sink dumped and fresh water added. May want to provide dishwashing gloves for employees exposed to high temperatures.

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 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpsterFacility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster; outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. One dumpster top was open. Remind employees to keep dumpster sliding doors and tops closed at all times.

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, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source

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