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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Starbucks #81889

6903 Louisburg Rd

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 21, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14; Core - (REPEAT) No handwashing sign was available at handsink in exterior entry bathroom. A sign that instructs food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at each handsink used by food service employees. Post required handwashing sign.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 7-202.12Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-202.12; Priority - Observed food employee using bathroom cleaner to clean the interior of reach-in refrigerator. Chemicals/cleaners shall be used according to manufacturer's requirements and intended use and must not contaminate food or clean equipment and utensils. CDI by discontinuing using bathroom cleaner and properly cleaning and sanitizing refrigerator interiors.

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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notedCode 4-903.11(C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(C); Core - (REPEAT) Several stacks of disposable cups were unprotected (rims of cups were uncovered). Also; several beverage cup lids in holders were splattered with milk. Single service disposable food/beverage items/containers shall be protected from 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 lids and relocate them so they cannot be contaminated by splash 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
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 soiled interiors of some cabinets; shelves; instanthot machine surfaces; refrigeration units. Equipment and utensil 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
notedCode 5-501.115Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115; Core - Observed bags of trash (not belonging to restaurant); cardboard; plywood on ground in dumpster enclosure. Trash/recycling enclosures shall be kept clean and free of unnecessary items. Work with your employees; property manager; and manager of adjacent housing complex (if applicable) to keep all trash; cardboard; and other items picked up and properly disposed of.

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.

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notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) Flooring under cabinets and in corners was soiled and had coffee beans and debris accumulation. Also; several ceiling vent grates were dusty in kitchen area and bathrooms. Physical facilities shall be kept clean. Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 21, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 11, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.11 (B)Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 (B); Priority Foundation - A chemical spray bottle was hanging over edge of handsink splashguard in utensil washing area...A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing...CDI by removing spray bottle from splashguard. 6-301.12; Priority Foundation - No paper towels were available at handsink in utensil washing area...A supply of paper towels or other approved hand drying device shall be provided at each handsink...CDI by providing paper towels at handsink. 6-301.14; Core - No handwashing sign was available at handsink in exterior entry bathroom...A sign that instructs food employees to wash their hands shall be posted at each handsink used by food service employees...Provide required handwashing sign.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation - Sweet cream was stored in covered large container (around 1 gallon) and did not cool down completely to 41F throughout entire product within 4 hours. After about 5.5 hours; the temperature in the middle was still at 43F...To cool down TCS* foods; use shallow containers or thin pitchers; rapid cooling equipment (freezer); place in refrigerator/freezer so air can flow freely; and/or loosely cover or completely uncover if there's no overhead contamination...CDI by placing container of cream in freezer for faster cooling.

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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notedCode 3-304.14(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B); Core - Observed wiping cloths in container of very soiled (white colored) sanitizer solution. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in another sanitizer bucket was less than 200 ppm...Moist/soiled in-use wiping cloths shall be kept in approved (at proper concentration) clean sanitizer between uses...Store in-use wiping cloths as stated above OR in soiled laundry area.

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(C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(C); Core - Several stacks of disposable cups were unprotected (rims of cups were uncovered)...Single service disposable food/beverage items/containers shall be protected from contamination...Keep cups down inside approved dispensers or inverted and in their original plastic sleeves pulled up to rims of top cups on stacks.

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
majorCode 4-302.13 (B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.13 (B); Priority Foundation - Dish machine uses hot water as its sanitizing rinse; but no irreversible registering temperature indicator was avaialbe to check hot water sanitizing rinse temperature at the dish rack where utensils are placed inside machine...In hot water mechanical warewashing operations; an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature...Provide required irreversible registering temperature indicator as stated above...Not 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
notedCode 5-501.17Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

5-501.17; Core - Both interior and exterior bathrooms have no covered trash cans/receptacles...Toilet rooms used by females shall have a covered receptacle for sanitary disposal...Provide required covered receptacles/trash cans in both bathrooms.

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 5-501.113 (B)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 (B); Core - A few lids were open on outside trash receptacles...Outdoor trash/recycling receptacles shall have tight-fitting doors and lids...Keep dumpster lids and doors covered when not in use.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - A few sink faucets were loose...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Re-secure loose faucets. 6-501.12; Core - Flooring under cabinets and in corners was soiled and had coffee beans and debris accumulation...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase floor cleaning frequency.

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, 2026 · Original Source

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