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Rudino's Pizza Grinders

2640 Timber Dr

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 24, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The manager on duty did not have proof that a Manager's Food Safety Protection Test had been taken and passed. Each time food is handledPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The manager on duty did not have proof that a Manager's Food Safety Protection Test had been taken and passed. Each time food is handled; prepared; displayed; or served the person-in-charge must have a valid Manager's ServSafe or ANSI approved certificate on hand at the time of the inspection.

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 3-501.16 (A)(1) Marinara Sauce was held at 114F. Except during preparationFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(1) Marinara Sauce was held at 114F. Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used; TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 135°F or above; except that roasts may be held at 130°F or above. P CDI.. The food item was reheated to 165F.

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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minorCode 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) Clean the storage shelves to remove the build up of debris. Clean physical facilities at a frequency necessary to remove 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 24, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 6, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The manager on duty did not have proof that a Manager's Food Safety Protection Test had been taken and passed. Each time food is handledPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The manager on duty did not have proof that a Manager's Food Safety Protection Test had been taken and passed. Each time food is handled; prepared; displayed; or served the person-in-charge must have a valid Manager's ServSafe or ANSI approved certificate on hand at the time of the inspection.

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 4-903.11 (A) Clean dishes were stored on shelves that needed to be cleaned. Clean dishes were stored in containers that had food debris in the bottom of the containers. Store cleaned equipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A) Clean dishes were stored on shelves that needed to be cleaned. Clean dishes were stored in containers that had food debris in the bottom of the containers. Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI... The dishes were cleaned again.

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 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) Clean the air-drying shelves. Clean all the storage shelves. Equipment must be free of build-up and 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
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) Clean the floor and walls near the sink and food prep areas. Clean physical Facilities at a frequency necessary to remove 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, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 11, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: The wall cove base poor repair in utility sink area. 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The wall cove base poor repair in utility sink area. 6-501.11; Core; PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained 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
notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; There is not a person in charge with food safety manager certification.2-102.12 (A); Core; A) 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 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; Observed an accumulation along the corners of the dish rack near the 3 comp sink and interior basin of the 3 comp sink. Non-FOOD-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, Mar 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 8, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; There is not a person in charge with food safety manager certification.2-102.12 (A); Core; A) 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
majorCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Labels missing for working squeeze bottles of detergent and sanitizer in the chemical storage area. Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. CDI-EHS instructed PIC to relabel noted chemicals.

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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minorCode 4-904.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-904.11; Core; Noted exposed single-service cups stacked high near the cash registers. Discussed gradually rolling down plastic cover for single-service cups to avoid the risk of coming in contacting with staff or customers arms when overreaching occurs for cups or money transactions near registers.

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
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; Observed an accumulation of greasy residue build-up on the bottom storage racks in the walk-in cooler. Also noted residue build-up along the racks above the 3-compartment sink. Non-FOOD-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, Aug 8, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 20, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

10 recorded violations

minorCode Observation: There is not a person in charge with food safety manager certification.2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: There is not a person in charge with food safety manager certification.2-102.12 (A); Core; A) 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
majorCode Observation: Dented cans observed in the working stock - dry storage. Ensure that dented cans that compromise either top/bottom lid or seam are removed from working stock. 3-202.15Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition; safe & unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Dented cans observed in the working stock - dry storage. Ensure that dented cans that compromise either top/bottom lid or seam are removed from working stock. 3-202.15 ; Priority Foundation; FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants. Pf CDI: Operator removed from working stock.; Corrected During Inspection

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
majorCode Observation: The cheese plastic bulk container had internal scratches and visible buildup. Debris accumulating in areas of scoring interior food contact surface of container. 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The cheese plastic bulk container had internal scratches and visible buildup. Debris accumulating in areas of scoring interior food contact surface of container. 4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf CDI: Operator removed container from service.; Corrected During 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
minorCode Observation: Prepared pizzas waiting to be cooked on speed rack not covered to prevent environmental contamination. Place pan on top of speed rack to protect food products on speed rack. 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Prepared pizzas waiting to be cooked on speed rack not covered to prevent environmental contamination. Place pan on top of speed rack to protect food products on speed rack. 3-307.11; Core; FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3 301 - 3 306. CDI: Operator placed sheet pan on top of speed rack.; Corrected During Inspection

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
minorCode Observation: Staff member preparing food not wearing hair restraint during production tasks. 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Staff member preparing food not wearing hair restraint during production tasks. 2-402.11; Core; A) Except as provided in par. (B) of this section; FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

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.

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notedCode Observation: Wiping clothes used to wipe production areas and equipment surfaces not stored in a sanitizer between use.3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Wiping clothes used to wipe production areas and equipment surfaces not stored in a sanitizer between use.3-304.14; Core; (B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be: (1) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under sec. 4 501.114; and (2) Laundered daily as specified under par. 4-802.11(D).

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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minorCode Observation: In use butter brushesEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: In use butter brushes; spoons; spatulas and other utensils used in contact with TCS (temperature control safety) food products are being stored under steamtable and other unclean surfaces. Ensure that these in use utensils are store don clean surface and washed; rinsed and sanitized every 4 hours. 3-304.12; Core; During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing; FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (C) On a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT only if the in-use UTENSIL and the FOOD-CONTACT surface of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT are cleaned and SANITIZED at a frequency: 4 hours CDI: Operator placed utensils on clean surface during inspection.; Corrected During Inspection

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
minorCode Observation: Plastic knives and forks dispensed at the self service station are not protected from environmental and hand contamination laying in tray. Contact with the mouth surface of the single service item is a potential when dispensing. Use a container to dispense these items with handle access only to the customer. 4-904.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Plastic knives and forks dispensed at the self service station are not protected from environmental and hand contamination laying in tray. Contact with the mouth surface of the single service item is a potential when dispensing. Use a container to dispense these items with handle access only to the customer. 4-904.11; Core; (A) SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and cleaned and SANITIZED UTENSILS shall be handled; displayed; and dispensed so that contamination of FOOD- and lip-contact surfaces is prevented

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
minorCode Observation: The refuse dumpster on site has no lids. 5-501.15Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The refuse dumpster on site has no lids. 5-501.15; Core; (A) Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables used with materials containing FOOD residue and used outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids; doors; or covers.

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
minorCode Observation: The wall cove base poor repair in utility sink area. 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The wall cove base poor repair in utility sink area. 6-501.11; Core; PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained 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, Feb 20, 2024 · Original Source

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