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Taco Bell #2836

3224 S Wilmington St

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jan 28, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels at the hand sink in the dish washing area. Each hand washing sink shall be provided with individual paper towels or a hand drying device. CDI-Paper towels were provided during the inspection .

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 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Several soiled large plastic containers stored as being clean on the top rack in the walk-in cooler. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- Soiled containers returned for cleaning. [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 problems
notedCode 3-304.14(D) At the service lineCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(D) At the service line; noted Quat sanitizer solution was soiled in the sani-bucket. Also noted Quat sanitzer reading below 200 ppm during time of inspection. Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. CDI- Sanitizer remixed 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 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11; Core; Saw several plastic containers stacked wet. Air dry pans before stacking or cross stack them. Pans were re-arranged.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C)- Noted cutting boards are deeply scratched on the make line. Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

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(C )- Detail cleaning for storage racks in the walk in coolerCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C )- Detail cleaning for storage racks in the walk in cooler; the back splash of the deep fryer units; the wheels of the cook line equipment and the counter top space between between the wall and soda machine (at the self-serve station). Also; detail cleaning for the underside of the faucet hoses at the 3 comp sink. Keep non-food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C)- Need to replace the top lid on the recyclable dumpster unit. Contact GFI to request for a replacement lid to avoid attracting/ harboring pest in noted area.

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 6-201.11 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 Floors; Walls and Ceilings - Cleanability (C)- Noted floor tiles between the Thermalizer and 3 compartment sink need to re-grouting. Discussed re-grouting noted area to ensure floor spaces are easily cleanable.

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 28, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 16, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

8 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels at the hand sink in the dish washing area. Each hand washing sink shall be provided with individual paper towels or a hand drying device. CDI- Paper towels were provided during the inspection .

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 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Several H-pans stored as clean still have food residue; sticky oil film; sticker residue; and some with marker residue remaining. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- Soiled pans returned for cleaning at the dish pit 4-602.11 (E )Observed an accumulation of residue build-up along the dispenser nozzle at the drive-thru soda machines. Clean the equipment and utensils used with non-TCS foods as required to avoid contamination.

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 3-304.14(D) At the service lineCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(D) At the service line; noted Quat sanitizer solution was soiled. Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. CDI- Sanitizer remixed 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
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C)- Noted cutting boards are deeply scratched on the make line. Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

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 4-501.14- Observed residue build-up along the vats of the 3 compartment sink. Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14- Observed residue build-up along the vats of the 3 compartment sink. Warewashing machines and the compartments/drainboards of sinks used for washing and rinsing equipment; utensils; raw food; etc. shall be cleaned before use; throughout the day to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils; and at least every 24 hours if used.

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(C )- Detail cleaning for the bottom interior lip of the 2 door reach in coolerCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C )- Detail cleaning for the bottom interior lip of the 2 door reach in cooler; the sides and back splash of the deep fryer units. Also; detail cleaning for the underside of the faucet hoses at the 3 comp sink. Keep non-food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C)- Need to replaced the top lid on the recyclable dumpster unit. Contact GFI to request for a replacement lid to avoid attracting/ harboring pest in noted area.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Ceiling vent surrounding tiles over main food prep area with dust/residue accumulation [REPEAT]. Residue accumulation along floors under and behind equipment. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas and clean thoroughly. 6-201.11 Floors; Walls and Ceilings - Cleanability (C)- The floor tiles in front of the deep fryer unit are damaged and need regrouting. Discussed re-grouting noted area to ensure floor spaces are easily cleanable.

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, Sep 16, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 22, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 Hand sink in the dish area 95 F and hand sink in the prep area is 91F . Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.

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
minorCode —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)- Noted gaskets deeply torn on the walk in cooler. Maintain equipment 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
notedCode 4-601.11(C )- Detail cleaning for the bottom interior lip of the 2 door reach in cooler. AlsoCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C )- Detail cleaning for the bottom interior lip of the 2 door reach in cooler. Also; detail cleaning for the underside of the faucet hoses at the 3 comp sink. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 6-201.11 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 Floors; Walls and Ceilings - Cleanability (C)- Noted floor tiles between the Thermalizer and 3 compartment sink need to re-grouting. Discussed re-grouting noted area to ensure floor spaces are easily cleanable.

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, Apr 22, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 27, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 Hand sink in the dish area 97F and hand sink in the prep area is 89F. Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 1, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-301.11 Handwashing CleanserHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (Pf) No hand soap at the hand sink in the back room. Hand soap shall be provided at hand sinks. Soap was provided once REHS spoke to PIC. 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) No paper towels at the hand sink in the back room. Paper towels or a hand drying device shall be provided at hand sinks. Paper towels were provided once REHS spoke to PIC.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 1, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 6, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 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; Nobody on site is a certified food safety manager. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager who has has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program.

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 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels at the hand sink in the dish washing area. Each hand washing sink shall be provided with individual paper towels or a hand drying device. Paper towels were provided during the inspection .

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
minorCode 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11; Core; Saw several metal pan stacked wet. Air dry pans before stacking or cross stack them. Pans were re-arranged.

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 6, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 9, 2024

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, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 23, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels at the hand sink in the back room. Hand sinks shall be supplied with disposable paper towels. Paper towels were provides once REHS spoke to PIC.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 23, 2023 · Original Source

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