Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Starbucks

Name: Starbucks
Address: 4109 Wake Forest Rd, Wake County, NC

4109 Wake Forest Rd

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 12, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6-501.111 Controlling PestsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests; A few live flies were observed in the establishment. The premises shall be maintained free of insects and other pests.

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

notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C); Wet wiping cloths were being stored inside wuat sanitizer at 100ppm. Between uses; wet or moist wiping cloths shall be held in an approved sanitizer at an appropriate concentration (200-400ppm for quat).

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 4-903.11 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A); (B); and (D) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C); Box of cups was being stored on the floor. Equipment and utensils shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Store this box on shelving.

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, Aug 12, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 3, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health ControlOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control; Establishment had the discard time on products being held on time as a public health control (TPHC); but did not have the start date to indicate how long these products were intended to be held. Potentially hazardous food being held on TPHC shall be clearly marked with the timeframe that they will be held until being discarded. CDI- Employees were educated and products marked.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C); Wet wiping cloth was being largely held outside of sanitizer. Between uses; wet or moist wiping cloths shall be held in an approved sanitizer at an appropriate concentration.

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 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core - Some side doors of trash/recycling dumpsters used by establishment were open...Outside trash/recycling receptacles shall have tight-fitting lids and doors...Keep doors closed when not in use. Deductions will be taken if this item is repeated again.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 12, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

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

notedCode 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 - Several stacks of disposable plastic and paper cups were unprotected (sticking too far above top of dispensers) Single service disposable food/beverage containers shall be protected from contamination where they are not exposed to splash and other contamination...Keep cups down inside approved dispensers old and in their original plastic sleeves pulled up to rims of top cups on stacks. Discard soiled cup lids and relocate them or protect them better from splash and contamination. Keep filters in covered container.

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, Jun 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 4, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12; Core - Hot water at handsink near drive through did not exceed 63F...Hot water of at least 100F shall be provided at each handsink...Increase hot water to at least 100F at this handsink.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core - Several stacks of disposable plastic and paper cups were unprotected (sticking too far above top of dispensers). Many cup lids in holders were splattered/soiled from beverages. Coffee filters were not protected...Single service disposable food/beverage containers shall be protected from contamination where they are not exposed to splash and other contamination...Keep cups down inside approved dispensers or inverted and in their original plastic sleeves pulled up to rims of top cups on stacks. Discard soiled cup lids and relocate them or protect them better from splash and contamination. Keep filters in covered container.

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 - A few shelves; refrigerator interiors and cup lid holders were soiled...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment above.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - One ceiling light fixture (in front of ice machine) was not illuminated or was nonfunctional; resulting in dim lighting over ice machine area...Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair...Replace burned out light fixture.; 6-501.12; Core - Flooring under equipment/cabinets was soiled...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of flooring. ; 6-501.16; Core - Two wet mops were in bottom of mop sink/can wash basin...After use; mops shall be positioned so they easily air dry without soiling walls; equipment and supplies...Hang up mops so handles are up and mop heads are down; draining into sink basin.

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 4, 2024 · Original Source