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River Ridge Golf Club

Name: River Ridge Golf Club
Address: 3224 Auburn-Knightdale Rd Rd, Wake County, NC

3224 Auburn-Knightdale Rd Rd

Last inspected Sep 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 17, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode Priority. Mozzarella cheese is 43F and sliced tomaotes are 49F in the upright refrigerator. 3-501.16 (A)(2) Except during preparationFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Priority. Mozzarella cheese is 43F and sliced tomaotes are 49F in the upright refrigerator. 3-501.16 (A)(2) Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or less. The TCS food in the upright refrigerator was moved to the prep refrigerator.

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 2-402.11 Core: An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraint. Employees that handle food shall wear hair restraints such as a hatEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 Core: An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraint. Employees that handle food shall wear hair restraints such as a hat; hair net or visor. CDI-This employee put a visor on once REHS spoke to the PIC.

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 Chili is in a crock pot. 4-205.10 Except for toastersCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Chili is in a crock pot. 4-205.10 Except for toasters; mixers; microwave ovens; water heaters; and hoods; FOOD EQUIPMENT shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s intended use and certified or classified for sanitation by an ANSI-accredited certification program. If the EQUIPMENT is not certified or classified for sanitation; the EQUIPMENT shall meet Parts 4-1 and 4-2 of the Food Code as amended by this Rule. Nonabsorbent wooden shelves that are in GOOD REPAIR may be used in dry storage areas.

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, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 18, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 2-402.11 Core: An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraint. Employees that handle food shall wear hair restraints such as a hatEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 Core: An employee that is handling food is not wearing a hair restraint. Employees that handle food shall wear hair restraints such as a hat; hair net or visor.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114 Core: No drain plug on trash or on the cardboard dumpster. A drain plug shall be provided on trash and cardboard dumpsters.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 20, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Core: Nobody on site is a certified food safety manager. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

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 —Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Quaternary ammonium sanitizer is over 400ppm. Provide sanitizer at correct concentration within the tolerance range(200-400ppm for quaternary ammonium). Water was added to the quaternary ammonium and was mixed to the correct concentration once REHS spoke to PIC.

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, Aug 20, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 19, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of foodChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food; equipment; utensils; linens; and single-service/use items. -P Cleaning items were stored above and on the same shelf as the napkins. There was no barrier between the napkins and the cleaning products. Store single-service items in a manner to prevent contamination.

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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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Resurface or replace the large white cutting board. The cutting board had deep cuts on both sides of the cutting boards.

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.

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notedCode 6-501.11 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Floors; walls; and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. The wall around the back exit door is in need of repair. The wall near the handwashing sink is in need of repair. All physical facilities must be in good repair.

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 19, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 25, 2024

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

The Person-In-Charge shall be a certified Food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is a part of an ACCREDITED Program

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.

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majorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Management; food & conditional employee; knowledge; responsibilities & reporting

Inspector’s notes

There was no employee policy on hand at the time of the inspection. Employees must know what steps need to be taken when they are ill. Employees must know what needs to be done before they can return to work. CDI.. A form was given to the employee.

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

criticalCode —Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

There was no written procedures on hand to address a vomiting and diarrheal event. Food Establishment shall have a written procedure for Employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal event that involves the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the Food Establishment.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode —Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

There were live flies in the kitchen. The premises of insect. The presences of insects shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the premises

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

minorCode —Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

There were several cups of ice that were held on the counter with no lid on the cups. Ice is considered a food and must be stored in a clean location. All food must be protected from contamination.

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.

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minorCode The mop and broom handles was touching clean dishes on the sanitize side of the three compartment sink. Clean dishes must be stored in a cleanEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

The mop and broom handles was touching clean dishes on the sanitize side of the three compartment sink. Clean dishes must be stored in a clean; dry location. Clean dishes must be stored where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination.

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 The single service cups on the front counter was not in a protective sleeve. Single service items must be stored where they are not exposed to splashEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

The single service cups on the front counter was not in a protective sleeve. Single service items must be stored where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 12, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Ceiling and vent above the hot dog area is dusty. Maintain physical facilities clean and free of dust.

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 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Sandwich make line Refrigerator is not clean. Increased; effective cleaning is needed to maintain the refrigerator free of unclean build up. Cleaning was started on the cutting board today.

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 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; Wall mounted knife magnet is heavily soiled. Effective cleaning of utensil storage surface is needed.

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

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

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