1 - Inspection
Sep 15, 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, Sep 15, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Wake County, NC
Starbucks Ncsu
2610 Cates Ave
Last inspected Sep 15, 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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5 inspections1 - Inspection
Oct 2, 2025
Score 98
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (C): Calcified build-up observed in ice dispenser portion of large ice maker.
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 problemsnotedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Gasket on reach-in at front counter is split.
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 problemsnotedCode —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas and Lockers (C): Two employee drinks stored on shelving over food items. Employee items shall be stored in a designated area. Bottom shelf can be come a designated space for employee personal item storage.
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, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Oct 28, 2024
Score 99
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
notedCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C): Dust build-up on ceiling tiles near air vents. Physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Half-points taken due to overall improvement of cleanliness.
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 —Facility maintenance
Official wording
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-305.11 Designation - Dressing Areas and Lockers (C): Several employee back packs/bags stored on back storage shelving above facility bottled beverages. Employee items shall be stored in a designated area. Please move bags to very bottom shelf and store facility items above them. Bottom shelf can be come a designated space for employee personal item storage.
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, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Apr 2, 2024
Score 98.5
Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
minorCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips
Inspector’s notes
4-501.14; Core; Soiled 3 comp sink basins. Clean sink basins at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils.
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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12; Core; Cleaning needed of floors and walls under/behind equipment. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Repeat.
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 6-403.11Facility maintenance
Official wording
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-403.11; Core; Employee drinks stored on shelves over boxed food and utensils. Areas designated for EMPLOYEES to eat and drink shall be located so that FOOD; EQUIPMENT; LINENS; and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination.
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, Apr 2, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Sep 27, 2023
Score 98.5
Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
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 stored under syrup containers and single service items stored on the floor. Utensils shall be stored in a clean; dry location and at least 6 inches above the floor.
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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12; Core; Cleaning needed of floors and walls under/behind equipment. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Repeat.
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, Sep 27, 2023 · Original Source