Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Taco Bell

Name: Taco Bell
Address: 1384 N Main St, Wake County, NC

1384 N Main St

Last inspected Aug 24, 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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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 24, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-901.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11(A); Core; Several clean metal containers stacked with water nested in-between the containers. Cleaned equipment shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows for air drying. Dishes rearranged during inspection.

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 6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation SystemsFacility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems; Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition; Core; Several ceiling tiles over make line with minor dust buildup. (A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust; dirt; and other materials. Clean these more frequently.

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, Aug 24, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 21, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-901.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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; Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils; Shelving near drive thru soda machine with some soda syrup spilled. Side of legs on make line unit with minor food debris buildup. 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. Much improvement on cleaning from previous 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

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

1 - Inspection

May 21, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Two boxes of food on freezer floor. Store food in a clean; dry location; not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Boxes moved during inspection.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 4-501.19Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.19; Priority Foundation; Employee washing dishes at three compartment sink during inspection. Wash water at 97F. Sticker on three compartment sink states the minimum wash solution shall be 110F. During manual warewashing; maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. Hot water added during inspection to 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

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; Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils; Shelving near front handsink; near drive thru window has black residue buildup. Shelf near fryer area has heavy grease accumulation. 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. Employee began cleaning the fryer shelf 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 10, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; Scoop laying in cheese. Store sccops in product with handles up and extending out of foods.

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 6-501.11 Toilet lid in ladies restroom is broken in 2 pieces. FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11 Toilet lid in ladies restroom is broken in 2 pieces. Floors; walls; and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.

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 10, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 12, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 6-501.112Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.112; Core; Dead roach on floor by front register; floor in back area and in light fixture in restroom. Dead or trapped birds; insects; rodents; and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises.

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 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Shelf near back door; where garbage can is has soil debris build-up. Non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

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, Jun 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 1, 2023

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 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; Tan colored drying shelves are starting to rust and will need to be replaced to prevent debris falling on clean wares. Equipment shall be kept in good repair.

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 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; Handwash sink at drivethru is working; but the other handwash sink the water is too hot to be useable; reading at 170F; you can use the cold water side but that will not maintain the required 100F minimum. Repair as necessary.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 1, 2023 · Original Source