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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Starbucks #70519

6008 Taylor Rd

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98.5

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 10, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Glassware stored clean had residue on them. CDI: Placed in dish washing area for rewashing.

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 4-903.11 (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) Clean utensils shall be stored in a self draining position that allows air drying. Wet stacking dishes.

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 10, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 17, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food; equipment; and utensils and buckets at correct concentration. Quat sanitizer bucket 0ppm and stored on the floor. CDI: Bucket moved off floor and corrected to 200ppm.

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)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a cleanEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Boxes of single service items stored on the hallway floor. Repeat.

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 17, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 20, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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; Cups are being overtop of the protective barrier.- Single service items shall be kept in the original protective PACKAGE or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.- Please do not overstack cups.

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 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Gaskets torn on a couple units.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace gaskets.

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, Dec 20, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 24, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 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; Cups are being overtop of the protective barrier.- Single service items shall be kept in the original protective PACKAGE or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.- Please do not overstack cups.

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, May 24, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 10, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 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; 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. The business has been open for less than 210 days the violation does not count on this inspection. A certificate will be needed by the next 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
majorCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Priority Foundation; There were several flies in the kitchen at the time of the inspection; The premises shall be maintained free of insects; and other pests. The fly fan was turned off at the drive-thru window. CDI.. The fly fan was turned back on during the inspection.

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 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); Core; Clean dishes were stored on dusty shelves. 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
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; Clean the black plastic shelves the dishes are stored on. Clean the shelves in the reach-in cold hold units. Clean the storage cabinets. Equipment must 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
minorCode 5-501.115Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115; Core; There was lots of trash on the ground in the dumpster and recycle area. A storage area and enclosure for Refuse; or recyclables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items. The items can attract pest. The dumpster is a shared unit with other stores.

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, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source

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