Restaurant · Wake County, NC

McDonalds #7501

Name: McDonalds #7501
Address: 1299 Kildaire Farm Rd, Wake County, NC

1299 Kildaire Farm Rd

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

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Score 98.5

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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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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Feb 20, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooledOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled; store food in packages; covered containers; or wrappings. Observed 3 stacks of sliced cheese being stored on preparation surface of make line. Cheese needs to be stored in a container so that food item is protected while in service.

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

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notedCode 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pansFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans; large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf - Observed 2 stacked tightly closed container of burritos cooling in walk in cooler at a temperature of 45-47 degrees F. Burritos were prepared this morning around 9am. CDI by separating containers and removing lids so cold air can flow through and around burritos. .

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.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. observed wet wiping cloth on prep surface. CDI by discarding cloth into soiled container.

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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.

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

1 - Inspection

Mar 28, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11; Priority; Chlorine solution for wiping cloths measured above 200 ppm. Chlorine sanitizer shall measure 50-200ppm. Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations; diluting as required. CDI-Solution was diluted to 100ppm.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 28, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 12, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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; Tomatoes and lettuce were holding 45-52F in the reach in cooler. TCS (Time/Temperature for Safety) foods shall be held cold at 41F or below. CDI-Foods were voluntarily discarded. Unit will be serviced.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 2, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode 5-205.11Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Employee used handsink to fill up water container for cooking equipment. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee educated during inspection and they used three compartment sink to empty and refill container.

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.