Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Smoothie King 1381

Name: Smoothie King 1381
Address: 1118 Parkside Main St, Wake County, NC

1118 Parkside Main St

Last inspected May 4, 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

May 4, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) A certified food protection manager was not present during inspection. A 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. Acquire a food protection manager certification. List of ANSI-approved programs: https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4

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 —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use (Pf) Handwashing sink was blocked by a trash can in the rear kitchen. CDI: Trash can moved. Ensure sink is not blocked.

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

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) Cove base trimming along make-line is peeling and coming away from the wall. Physical facilities shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Repair trimming.

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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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 4, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 21, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 12, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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; None of the employees present during inspection is a certified food protection manager. A certified food protection manager shall be present during all hours of food preparation or service. Have someone who is certified present at all times during food preparation. ANSI-approved programs: https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4

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 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Ice machine had black debris build-up on right interior wall. Ice makers shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Clean ice machine.

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

criticalCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Open bag of concentrated sanitizing solution was stored directly above bananas. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens; and other single-service and single-use articles. CDI: food employee moved the bottle to proper area.

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

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

1 - Inspection

Feb 28, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

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 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Found a spray bottle of all purpose cleaner stored near single-service spoons and straws. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food; equipment; utensils; linens; and other single-service and single-use articles. CDI - food employee moved the bottle to proper area.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source