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Pta Of Wake Forest

12277 Capital Blvd

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 30, 2026

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Vertified food protection manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode Observation: Employee was handling ready to eat produce with his bare hands while making a sandwich for a customer. 3-301.11(B) Except when washing produce or when the food will be heated to at least 145F or when the facility has received prior approvalEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Employee was handling ready to eat produce with his bare hands while making a sandwich for a customer. 3-301.11(B) Except when washing produce or when the food will be heated to at least 145F or when the facility has received prior approval; food employees may not contact ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue; spatulas; tongs; SINGLE-USE gloves; or dispensing equipment. P CDI: Spoke to employee about bear hand contact and he was able to find gloves and began using them.

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
notedCode Observation: In use utensil was stored with its handle in contianer of spices. 3-304.12 In-Use UtensilsEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: In use utensil was stored with its handle in contianer of spices. 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils; Between-Use Storage During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing; FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) In the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container; (B) In nonTCS FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD within containers that can be closed; such as bins of dry goods; (C) On a clean; sanitized surface; (D) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain; if used with moist FOOD such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; (E) In a clean; protected location if the UTENSILS; such as ice scoops; are used only with a nonTCS FOOD; or (F) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135F

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 Observation: Dirt and debris are building up below the equipment. 4-601.11(C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dustCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Dirt and debris are building up below the equipment. 4-601.11(C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other 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, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 20, 2026

Score 94

Official score: 94 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Certified food protection manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode Observation: Foods in prep cooler 2 are not holding at 41F or below. Examles: ham 51FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Foods in prep cooler 2 are not holding at 41F or below. Examles: ham 51F; sausage 50F. Pizza sauce was left on counter top for lunch; it was holding at 53F. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P

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 Observation: Multiple ready to eat foods that were held over 24 hours were not date marked in the walk in cooler. Examples: LazagnaFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Multiple ready to eat foods that were held over 24 hours were not date marked in the walk in cooler. Examples: Lazagna; burger; and sauce. Ready to eat noodles in the walk in cooler had a disposal date of 5/18/26. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf CDI: Noodles were discarded. Sauce; burger; and lasagna were date marked. 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired; if it is not been labeled; or if the label is incorrect. -P

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 Observation: Multiple food containers are cracked and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Multiple food containers are cracked and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P; (B) Durable; Corrosion-Resistant; (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable; and (E) Resistant to damage.

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 Observation: Debris and grease are building up below all equipment in the kithcen. Grease and dust are building up on the hood and outside of fryers. The floor drains need to be sanitizedCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Debris and grease are building up below all equipment in the kithcen. Grease and dust are building up on the hood and outside of fryers. The floor drains need to be sanitized; dirt; dust; micriobial growth are building up on them. 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) 4-601.11(C ) 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

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

1 - Inspection

Dec 1, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Ansi approved manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode Observation: Multiple lids and containers are cracked and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smoothCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Multiple lids and containers are cracked and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth; free of open seams; cracks; chips; pits; sharp internal angles; crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf CDI: Lids and containers were discarded.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Dust and debris are building up below and behind equipment. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

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, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 4, 2025

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Ansi approved manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode —Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Bag of flour was stored on the kitchen floor. 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode Observation: Multiple dishes are cracked and in need of being replaced. 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Multiple dishes are cracked and in need of being replaced. 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P; (B) Durable; Corrosion-Resistant; (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable; and (E) Resistant to damage.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observaiton: Debris and dust are building up in establishment. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

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, Aug 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 22, 2025

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

minorCode Observation: Ansi approved manager was not presentPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Ansi approved manager was not present; 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode Observation: Meatballs were holding at 130FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Meatballs were holding at 130F; sauce was holding at 128F; 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P CDI: Items were reheated.

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 Observation: Foods in prep cooler 1 and 2 are holding above 41F. examples: tomato 45FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Foods in prep cooler 1 and 2 are holding above 41F. examples: tomato 45F; chicken 44F; ham 45F; bell pepper 46F; ham 46F. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P

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 —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Sani bottle was not labeled with common name. 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf CDI: Bottle was labeled.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode Observation: Test strips for sanitizer did not workCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Test strips for sanitizer did not work; new ones are needed. 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf

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 Observation: Dust is building up on the outside of equipment and below equip. Containers are cracked and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 4-601.11 (B) and (C) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Dust is building up on the outside of equipment and below equip. Containers are cracked and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) 4-601.11(C ) 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 6, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; A certified food protection manager shall be working during all operational hours. PIC certification expired. Train more staff to become certified food protection managers. Repeat.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

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. Dishes stored clean had build up on them. CDI: Placed in dish washing area for rewashing.

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 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Fryer baskets; pizza pans and cutting boards in bad repair. Replace gaskets. Repeat.

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 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C) 3 comp sink basins shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils. Soiled 3 comp sink basins.

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 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Non-food contact surfaces shall be maintianed clean. Cleaning needed in the bottoms of coolers; shelving units; outside of equipment and along gaskets. Increase cleaning frequency. Repeat.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Some cleaning needed on the floors and walls. Food build up; debris or splatter found in various areas around and behind equipment. Repeat.

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 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 13, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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; Cleaning needed in the bottoms of coolers; outside of equipment and along gaskets. Non-food contact surfaces shall be maintianed clean. 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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Some cleaning needed on the floors and walls. Food build up; debris or splatter found in various areas around and behind equipment. Physical faciities shall be maintained clean. Some improvement noted. Continue to work on cleaning.

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 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; No certified food protection manager available during the time of the inspection. A certified food protection manager shall be working during all operational hours. Train more staff to become certified food protection managers.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting 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 gaskets on the pizza cooler found in poor repair. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Replace gaskets.

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, Feb 13, 2024 · Original Source

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