1 - Inspection
Mar 24, 2026
Score 100
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 24, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Wake County, NC
Starbucks #29148
1101 Pine Plaza Dr
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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4 inspections1 - Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Score 98
Official score: 98 · 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) No certified food protection manager on site during inspection. Manager certificate was not present during inspection. 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. Have additional management level employees obtain this credential to avoid future demerits.***REPEAT VIOLATION***
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 issuesnotedCode 5-501.16 Storage AreasFacility maintenance
Official wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.16 Storage Areas; Rooms and Receptacles; Capacity and Availability (C) Several bags of trash and cardboard boxes stored at the back door. (B) A receptacle shall be provided in each area of the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT or PREMISES where REFUSE is generated or commonly discarded; or where recyclables or returnables are placed. The PIC is advised to stored all trash and recycling in a
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 issuesnotedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Floors throughout are soiled and contain sticky residue. Physical facilities shall be maintained clean. PIC advised to clean.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Jul 12, 2024
Score 97.5
Official score: 97.5 · 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; No certified food protection manager on site during inspection. Manager certificate is expired and manager was not present during inspection. 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. Have additional management level employees obtain this credential to avoid future demerits.
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 issuesminorCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; A box of plastic single-use cups was observed on the floor where floor moisture had seeped into the cardboard box. Cups are inside plastic sleeves inside the box. PIC said cold brew had spilled onto the floor earlier that morning. Single-use articles shall be stored where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination and at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Box was moved to a shelf. Full point may be taken for repeat violation.
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 issuesminorCode 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; Reach-in coolers in the back have milk residue and food debris along the interior surface. Interior of some storage cabinets especially under sinks and coffee brewing area are soiled. The fan cover in the back of the frapp station reach-in cooler is coated in dust. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of a buildup of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently. Full point taken for repeat violation.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Nov 8, 2023
Score 97
Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale
7 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; No certified food protection manager on site during inspection. Manager could not produce a certificate. 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. Obtain credential or locate certificate to avoid future demerits.
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 issuesminorCode 6-501.111Pests
Official wording
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.111; Core; A few flies observed in the facility today. Manager states they come in through the back door when taking out garbage. The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Utilize approved methods of pest control and consider fly paper near back door. Colder months are coming which should help. No point taken today.
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 insectsminorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14; Core; A sanitizer bucket was stored on the floor under the espresso station. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor. Find an appropriate location for the sanitizer bucket that is off the floor and not above food or single-service articles. No point taken 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 problemsminorCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Large stacks of single-use cups are being stored well above the rim of the cup holder. Single-use articles shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. Keep cups inside plastic sleeves until used if stored in this manner.
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 issuesmajorCode 4-302.13Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s notes
4-302.13; Priority Foundation; Facility could not locate a temperature measuring device for the dish machine. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations; an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Surface temperature measured 163F during inspection. CDI- facility will use three comp sink to sanitize until device is obtained.
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 problemsminorCode 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; Reach-in coolers in the back have milk buildup along the shelves and spilled milk along the bottom. Interior of some storage cabinets especially under sinks and ice bin are soiled. The fan cover in the back of the frapp station reach-in cooler is coated in dust. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of a buildup of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently. Full point taken for repeat violation.
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 problemsminorCode 5-501.115Facility maintenance
Official wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.115; Core; The garbage enclosure was observed with numerous boxes littering the floor that originate from this facility. A storage area and enclosure for refuse; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Manager states this was dumped by garbage contractor the day prior. Boxes will be cleaned up today. No point taken.
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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 8, 2023 · Original Source