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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

McDonald's #3923

830 E Williams St

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 94.5

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Apr 20, 2026

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P) Several clear plastic containers soiled with cheese residue were stored as clean. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC placed the stack of clear plastic containers to be cleaned and sanitized. ***CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION (CDI)***

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 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P) Two pans of breakfast burritos date marked for discard on 4/18/26 were stored in the reach in cooler. Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired; if it is not been labeled; or if the label is incorrect. PIC discarded the expired breakfast burritos.***CDI***

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 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) ed lettuceOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) ed lettuce; shredded cheese; and sliced cheese prepared at 8:39am 4/20/26 were time labeled to be held for 24 hours which is above the allowed 4 hour time frame for time for public health control. Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time; if the food is in unmarked containers; or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. PIC placed corrected time labels for shredded lettuce; shredded cheese; and sliced cheese.***CDI***

In plain English

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

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notedCode —Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) Flies observed in the kitchen/food prep areas. Premises shall be maintained free of insects. PIC turned on fly fans and checked fly paper placements.

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 —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 (B) Leak pipe etc. not imminent threat The three compartment sink leaks at the hot water spigot. Plumbing shall be maintained in good repair. The PIC is advised.***REPEAT VIOLATION***

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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

1 - Inspection

Nov 24, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.15 (A) GlovesOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-304.15 (A) Gloves; Use Limitation (P) Employees are wiping work top counters with gloved hands while prepping food. Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. Staff was redirected by EHS to wash hands. PIC is advised to retrain of proper glove use and food prep.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) The following areas are soiled and shall be cleaned: the frozen fry food drawer and gasketsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) The following areas are soiled and shall be cleaned: the frozen fry food drawer and gaskets; the area behind mccafe coffee station has mounds of sugar and coffee grounds; ice build up and soil on dessert unit in b-dap station. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 (B) Leak pipe etc. not imminent threat The three compartment sink leaks at the hot water spigot. Plumbing shall be maintained in good repair. The PIC is advised.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 24, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 2, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 2-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14; Priority; Observed an employee handle raw beef patties; remove single-use gloves; crumple gloves in their hands to discard them and then return to the makeline without washing hands. Hands shall be washed after they have become contaminated and before changing tasks. CDI- manager instructed employee to wash hands; hands were washed and handwashing education was provided.

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.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; A few plastic food storage containers stored as clean were observed with date marking sticker residue on the outside. Containers are stacked so that the exterior touches the inside of other containers. The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- containers removed for cleaning. No points taken

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 2, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 11, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode 6-301.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11; Priority Foundation; Two handwashing sinks did not have soap available due to dead batteries in the dispenser. Each handwashing sink shall have a supply of soap. CDI- batteries replaced and soap was available again.

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; The reach-in unit by the drink station (cold frozen drinks) has food residue and debris on the inside drawers. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency.

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 5-501.111Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; Core; Both outside garbage bins are in poor repair. One is missing a lid and the other has an opening in the bottom due to damage. Storage areas; enclosures; and receptacles for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall be maintained in good repair. Replace garbage receptacles. No point taken today.

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 11, 2023 · Original Source

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