Restaurant · Wake County, NC

The Lodge At Wake Forest #5647

Name: The Lodge At Wake Forest #5647
Address: 1151 S Main St, Wake County, NC

1151 S Main St

Last inspected Aug 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 99.5

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 31, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode Observation: Employee that was preparing food had multiple bracelets around his wrist. 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C) 2-303.11 Except for a plain ring such as a wedding bandEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Employee that was preparing food had multiple bracelets around his wrist. 2-303.11 Prohibition - Jewelry (C) 2-303.11 Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band; while preparing FOOD; FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands.

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This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 27, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode Observation: Paint is peeling off the ceiling around light fixture above prep station by walk in cooler/ 6-101.11/6-201.11 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Paint is peeling off the ceiling around light fixture above prep station by walk in cooler/ 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors; walls and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

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 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 19, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Ansi approved manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

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

notedCode Observation: Tuna salad and hot dogs were holding above 41F in standing coolerFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Tuna salad and hot dogs were holding above 41F in standing cooler; all other foods in standing cooler are holding below 41F. Tuna salad 43F; hot dog 44F 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P CDI: Hot dogs and tuna salad were placed in the freezer to cool.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 3, 2025

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, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 8, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; The dispenser at the handwashing sink by the entry door was out of papertowels. Handwashing sinks shall provide a method for drying hands such as individual; disposable towels or a hand drying device. CDI- A new roll of papetowels was put in the dispenser.

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.

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; The handle of the pre-rinse sprayer at the dish machine has a buildup of residue on the handle and in some of the crevices. Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent the recontamination of equipment and utensils. Clean the handle of the pre-rinse sprayer.

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 8, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 14, 2023

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · 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; The gasket is torn on the left side of the refrigerator door and the paper towel dispenser at the entry door is missing its cover. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair. PIC states gasket and cover have been ordered.

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 5-203.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

5-203.12; Core; The toilet in the bathroom needs cleaning. Plumbing fixtures such as urinals; toilets and handwashing sinks shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. CDI- bathroom was cleaned.

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, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source