Restaurant · Wake County, NC

McDonalds #34433

Name: McDonalds #34433
Address: 4980 Cary Glen Blvd, Wake County, NC

4980 Cary Glen Blvd

Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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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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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 6, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) TCS food within tall reach-in cooler near bun station were maintained above 41F. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI: Lettuce was voluntarily discarded. Tomatoes were sent to be cooled within walk-in cooler (prepared within 4 hours of inspection). American cheese was moved to walk-in cooler and allowed to be used within 24 hours of being placed into reach-in cooler; in compliance with facility's variance procedures.

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 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) Exhaust vent panels along burger cook line were soiled with grease accumulations. Coffee milk cooler had accumulations of food debris on the bottom shelving. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently. Repeat violation; half-points deducted due to improvements from previous 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

notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Mop sink had accumulations of food debris on the floor around drain. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean mop sink.

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, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 23, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 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) Salt and food debris was accumulated on the tops of fryers; within gaskets; and on bottom racks of freezers. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently.

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, Oct 23, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 13, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Found one spray bottle of multi surface cleaner hanging on the handwashing sink's splashguard. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI - the chemical moved to the area where all chemicals are stored.

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

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Observed food debris at the bottom of the drawer cooler and on the ceiling of one of the microwaves. Also; there was a residue (leaked syrup) inside the cabinet under the soda machine. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean the areas more frequently.

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, Mar 13, 2024 · Original Source