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Waffle House #2220

3400 Olympia Dr

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 26, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-302.11(A)(2) SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11(A)(2) Separation; Packaging & Segregation; Types of raw animal foods P Observed unopened case of raw bacon being stored in reachin unit in raw chicken/egg juices. (A)FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (2) Except when combined as ingredients; separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other such as beef; FISH; lamb; pork; and POULTRY during storage; preparation; holding; and display by: (a) Using separate EQUIPMENT for each type; or (b) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented; and (c) Preparing each type of FOOD at different times or in separate areas; CDI: This is not the typical storage area for the bacon. The bacon was removed for the box and plastic lining was wiped down with sanitizer to limit the risk of contamination.

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notedCode 3-501.17(B) Ready-to-eat TCS foodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17(B) Ready-to-eat TCS food; date marking Pf Observed no date marks on milk; batter; diced ham; etc. (B) Except as specified in (E-G); commercially prepared READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODs shall be clearly marked; at the time the original container is opened in a facility and if the FOOD is held for more than 24 hours; to indicate the date by which the FOOD shall be used or discarded; not to exceed 7 days and: (1) The day the original container is opened in the facility shall be counted as Day 1; and (2) The date marked by the facility may not exceed a manufacturer’s use-by date if it is based on FOOD safety. CDI: All required dates were added to products.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 4-901.11 Equipment and UtensilsEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils; Air-Drying Required (C) Observed multiple dishes being stacked before they were allowed to air-dry.

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; Observed grease; food debris and residue accumulation on the sides of grills/cooking equipment; on lower storage shelves; wire carts; low utensils drawer; and cold-hold equipment wire shelves; doors and door gaskets. Low utensils drawer with food debris and residue accumulation in with the stored utensils. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas and clean thoroughly. R- Mentioned on the past 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 5-501.113 Garbage cans and dumpsters shall be kept covered: Observed the dumpster and grease container with open doors. (A) Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous useFacility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 Garbage cans and dumpsters shall be kept covered: Observed the dumpster and grease container with open doors. (A) Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use; or after they are filled; and (B) With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.

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 26, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 12, 2025

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

7 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.11 Handwashing CleanserHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (Pf)- Noted soap dispenser damaged/ not working properly at the front-end handwashing sink. Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. CDI- Handsoap replaced.

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 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P)- Observed raw bacon being stored above a container of diced onions and ready-to-eat country ham in the reach-in cooler. Ensure ready-to-at items are stored above raw animal proteins to minimize the risk of contamination. CDI- items rearranged.

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

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Noted grits were holding below 135F degrees in the steamwell. Hot holding for these items is 135F degrees or hotter. CDI- Grits 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.

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notedCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Date-Marking missing on containers of milk and a container of country gravy. Refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be date-marked. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1 (ex.-date the milk opened; date the meat/vegetable cooked). When freezing cooked TCS foods; include the Date Cooked/Date Frozen/Date Thawed. Add date mark to prepared TCS foods that will be held over to the next day. CDI- Known opened-on dates added during inspection. 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P)- Found a container of country gravy being held past the 7 day date marking period (11/3). Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired; if it is not been labeled; or if the label is incorrect. -P

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling 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; food debris and residue accumulation on the sides of grills/cooking equipment; on lower storage shelves; wire carts; low utensils drawer; and cold-hold equipment wire shelves; doors and door gaskets. Low utensils drawer with food debris and residue accumulation in with the stored utensils. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas and clean thoroughly. R- Mentioned on the past 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 6-501.18 - In the Women's bathroomCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

6-501.18 - In the Women's bathroom; noted detail cleaning needed along the commodes and surrounding floor area. Maintain handwashing sinks; toilets and urinals 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
minorCode 5-501.115Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115; Core; Dumpster area with loose litter items and debris accumulation on ground around dumpster. A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Clean up the loose litter and leaf litter and maintain area clean. Mentioned on a past inspection. 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C)- Noted side doors left open on outside dumpster unit. Keep dumpster; outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.

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, Nov 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 21, 2025

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Priority: Ham is 43F-49F in the prep refrigeration unit. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. Ice was added to the ham once REHS spoke to PIC.

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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notedCode —Other

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Priority foundation: Eggs are not time stamped for the four hour hold time. 3-501.19(B)(3) 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. The eggs were time stamped once REHS spoke to PIC.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloth sanitizer is less than 50ppm of chlorine. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. The sanitizer was remixed to the correct concentration once REHS spoke to PIC.

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 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 22, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2-401.11 (A) Employee drinks stored on a prep table. Employees shall eatEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

2-401.11 (A) Employee drinks stored on a prep table. Employees shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and other items needing protection can not result. The employee drinks were moved.

In plain English

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
notedCode 4-501.112Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.112; Priority foundation. The high temperature dish machine is not reaching 160F at the plate. High temperature dish machine shall have a final rinse of 180F. The dish machine was repaired during the 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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B) Core: Sanitizer is less than 50ppm of chlorine in wiping cloth buckets. Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Sanitizer was remixed to the correct concentration.

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 22, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 20, 2024

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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 room. Hand sinks shall have individual paper towels. Paper towels were replenished once REHS spoke with PIC. This is a repeat item.

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
majorCode 4-501.112Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.112; Priority Foundation; The high temperature dish machine is not reaching 160F at the plate. High temperature dish machine shall reach 160F at the plate. The dish machine was repaired during the 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 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Sanitizer is less than 50ppm of chlorine in the wiping cloth bucket. Wiping cloths shall be held in sanitizer mixed to the manufacturer's specified concentration(50-200ppm of chlorine).

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 20, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 4, 2024

Score 95.5

Official score: 95.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

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 room. Hand sinks shall have individual paper towels. Paper towels were replenished once REHS spoke with 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
criticalCode 3-302.11Other

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

3-302.11; Priority; Raw hamburger stored next to and above pork chops in the reach-in refrigeration unit. Store all food in refrigeration and freezer units so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented in order of final cook temperature. The above food was re-arranged.

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majorCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Unlabeled degreaser in a spray bottle. Label all working containers of poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers once taken from bulk supplies with the common name. The bottle was labeled once REHS spoke to PIC.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; Missing a handle on the cold water faucet at the hand sink by the dish machine. Plumbing shall be in good repair.

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.

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minorCode 5-501.115Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115; Core; Lots of grease on the ground on the dumpster pad by the grease container. A storage area and enclosure for refuse; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items; as specified under sec. 6 501.114; and clean.

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, Jan 4, 2024 · Original Source

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