Restaurant · Wake County, NC

McDonalds #13159

Name: McDonalds #13159
Address: 1725 New Hope Church Rd, Wake County, NC

1725 New Hope Church Rd

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 7, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf)Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf); Handwashing sink was observed with ice dumped inside of the basin. A handwashing sink may be used for no purpose other than handwashing. Employees were educated to not dump ice inside of 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

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf); Minor number of flies were observed in the kitchen area. The premises shall be maintained free of insects and other pests.

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 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C); Wet wiping cloth was found being stored on a prep table. Between uses; wet or moist wiping cloths shall be stored in an approved sanitizer at an appropriate concentration. Full deductions will be taken if this item is repeated 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

notedCode 6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas and Lockers (C); Employee personal cellphone was found stored on top of food storage container. Employee clothing shall be stored in designated areas away from food or equipment. Repeat.

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, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 10, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P); Fish was found being stored below ground beef in a freezer (opened from original packaging). In order to prevent cross contamination; raw animal food shall be stored in order of final cook temperature. CDI- Food was rearranged as needed. Deductions will be taken if this item is repeated.

In plain English

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

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notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

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 4-903.11(A)(C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A)(C); Single service items were stored in a box on the floor. Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.

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 6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas and Lockers (C); Employee personal clothing was found stored on top of food/beverage boxes. Employee clothing shall be stored in designated areas away from food or equipment. Repeat.

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 10, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf); Cheese was found cooking in a container with a tightly sealed lid with other containers stacked on top. Potentially hazardous food shall be cooled in containers with loose or no covering to facilitate cool air transfer.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf)Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf); Minor number of flies were observed in the kitchen area. The premises shall be maintained free of insects and other pests.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas and Lockers (C)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

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, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 24, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority - Cut tomatoes in cold (chill) rail were 41-44F...Unless actively preparing or properly cooling; cold TCS* foods shall be kept at 41F or less...CDI by properly refrigerating tomatoes.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11; Core - A few food workers did not have proper hair restraints...Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; etc. that covers body hair and are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food and clean equipment and utensils...Instruct workers to wear proper 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 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 - Some walk-in cooler shelves were peeling...Food service equipment shall be kept in good repair...Replace peeling shelves with similar approved shelving.

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)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core - Exteriors/edges of ice chute on customer self-service soda dispensing machine were soiled with pink build-up...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase ice chute 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 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core - When water is completely turned off at mop sink faucet cold and hot water knobs; water continues to run forcefully through hose at end of faucet (when splitter device is open)...The plumbing system and its components shall be maintained in good repair...Repair mop sink can wash faucet leak.

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

minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - Walk-in cooler door frame metal heat strip was missing/damaged. Walk-in freezer evaporator had some ice accumulation. Caulk was missing between handsink and adjacent splash guard (front of kitchen)...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair door heat strip and freezer evaporator ice leak; and replace missing caulk.

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, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source