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Waffle House

1412 N Main St

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 27, 2026

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.112Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.112; Priority; Ran dish plate simulator; and 142F was highest reading on plate simulator. (should be 160F min). Dish temperature sticker ran after three tries with plate simulator and sticker never changed color indicating temperature did not reach 160F. High temp dishwasher not reaching 180 on rinse cycle. Water temperature shall be at least 180F; with surface temperature reading 160F. Manager contacted service for dish sanitizer during inspection. Three compartment sink in back of facility set up during inspection to sanitize in sink.

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 3-501.19(B)(3)Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19(B)(3); Priority Foundation; TPHC for eggs in basket over grill area did not have marking for time but basket of eggs half empty. Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Manager added 930 to start time during inspection. Make sure time is marked when removed from cooler and when 4 hours will have passed; especially during shift changes the eggs need to be identified for when to replace.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Controlling Pests; 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. A couple of flies throughout facility during inspection. Pests shall be removed from the facility; and openings shall be protected against the entry; by keeping curtains in place or air curtain device. Back door plastic curtains in place this inspection.

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
notedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitation; Several wet wiping cloths along prep tables and on space near sanitizer solution. Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in-between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution. Cloths moved into sanitizer 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 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Grease/soil build up on interior/exterior equipment. Shelving throughout facility with grease and dust buildup; shelving in front reach-in cooler with food debris. Walk-in cooler vents with dust buildup. Waffle area and area under grill soiled with food debris. Non-food contact services shall be kept free of a buildup of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently.

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, Jul 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 16, 2025

Score 95

Official score: 95 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.19(B)(3)Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

3-501.19(B)(3); Priority Foundation; TPHC for eggs in backset over grill area has "NOW" written under time in and "After 4 hours" under time out. Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Now is not a time indicator. Items erased and new eggs placed into this area and time written properly. Educated to use actual time markings to indicate when eggs are removed from cooler and when 4 hours will have passed; especially during shift changes the eggs need to be identified for when to replace.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection ManagerPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager; Core; No certified food protection manager onsite with ServSafe or other approved food protection manager certification. When food is being served; prepared or sold a designated person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager by showing proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ANSI accredited program. Upcoming ServSafe classes reviewed with manager onsite.

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 5-205.11 (A)Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Back handsink blocked by rack of bread from delivery. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Cart rolled and bread relocated during inspection. 5-202.12(C)Core; Front handsink knobs for water turned on "on" position and metal hanging from this sink to push to allow water to flow. Water only flows when knob is continually pressed. A self-closing; slow-closing; or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water continuously for at least 15 seconds. Handwashing shall be able to occur without having to contact any other part of the handsink or holding down a knob. Recommended replacing the faucet so that water free flows when knobs are turned on.

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 4-501.112Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.112; Priority; Ran dish plate simulator; and 155F was highest reading on plate simulator. (should be 160F min). Dish temperature sticker ran after three tries with plate simulator and sticker changed color indicating temperature reached 160F; but plate simulator showing 155F. High temp dishwasher not reaching 180 on rinse cycle. Water temperature shall be at least 180F. Manager contacted service for dish sanitizer during inspection. Since stickers changed colors; but plate simulator reading differently; recommend to cycle dishes twice through machine until machine can be serviced. No points deducted.

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 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Controlling Pests; 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Several flies throughout facility during inspection. Back door propped open during US Foods delivery; but plastic curtains also hung over hooks allowing pests to enter facility. Pests shall be removed from the facility; and openings shall be protected against the entry; by keeping curtains in place or air curtain device. EC moved plastic curtains from hook during inspection to prevent further insects from entering.

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
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; Grease/soil build up on interior/exterior equipment. Shelving throughout facility with grease and dust buildup. Waffle area and area under grill soiled with food debris. Non-food contact services shall be kept free of a buildup of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently.

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, Jul 16, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 15, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11 (A) Handwash sink at dishwash area had a bucket of water in it. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Removed at time of 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 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Hash browns stored in pooling water in bottom of reach in cooler. Store food in clean dry location; not exposed to splash or other contaimnation. Food voluntarily disposed of. From now on draining hash browns must be stored on upper wire shelf to properly drain.

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
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) Drawers below grill with utensils need cleaning. Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

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; Grease/soil build up on interior/exterior equipment. Non-food contact services 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, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 19, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Hash browns stored on pooing water in bottom of reach in cooler. Store food in clean dry location; not exposed to splash or other contaimnation.

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
minorCode 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11; Core; Observed clean inverted food containers stacked wet in cabinet below steam unit (chili). After cleaning and sanitizing; equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Completely air dry these items before stacking them.

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 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; Torn gasket on reach in cooler to right of grill. Soda dispenser bottom tray (left side kitchen) is rusting. 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 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; Wire shelves in walk in cooler have food build-up. Bottom delfield cooler to right of grill needs cleaning of liquid and raw egg. Wire shelf with syrup (closer to restroom) needs cleaning on bottom shelf. 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
minorCode 6-501.14Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14; Core; Clean vent over grill area. 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.

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 19, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 5, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Chili steam unit off; food temp 128F. Hot PHF shall be kept at 135F or above. CDI – Discarded.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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; Some rusty wire shelving in dry goods area by walk in cooler. Gasket torn on top reach in cooler to right of grill. 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 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; Soil debris build-up on interior coolers and shelving. Non-food contact services 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, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 24, 2023

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode 4-501.112Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.112; Priority; Ran 2 temp check sticker multiple times and neither showed proper temp reached. Ran electronic temp check 3 times and reached surface temp of 142; 146 and 147F (should be 160F min). High temp dishwasher not reaching 180 on rinse cycle. Water temperature shall be at least 180F.

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 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12; Core; Ice scoop and shredded cheese scoop handles laying in product. Store 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
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; Some rusty wire shelving in dry goods area by walk in cooler. Gasket torn on top reach in cooler to right of grill. 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 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; Debris build-up on walk in cooler wire shelves and bottom of reach in cooler to right of grill. Non-food contact services 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
minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Cleaning needed of beef blood on walk in cooler floor and under counters at dishwash area. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

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, Oct 24, 2023 · Original Source

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