Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Wendy's 13670

Name: Wendy's 13670
Address: 2297 Wendell Falls Pky, Wake County, NC

2297 Wendell Falls Pky

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

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 28, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

majorCode 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf)- Observer several flies within the prep kitchen area. Controlling Pests The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insectsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf)- Observer several flies within the prep kitchen area. Controlling Pests The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. The presence of insects; rodents; and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the PREMISES by: (A) Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies; (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; (C) Using methods; if pests are found; such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under sec.sec. 7 202.12; 7 206.12; and 7 206.13; Pf and (D) Eliminating harborage conditions.

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 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Ice build up in stand up freezerCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Ice build up in stand up freezer; hopper machine no longer functioning; drawer cooler close to drive-thru not working and dish machine not dispensing properly (not being 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

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) - Detail cleaning needed along the wheels of the deep fryer units within the prep kitchen area. Increase frequency of cleaning for noted areas.

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 5-501.111 - The bottom corner of the exterior dumpster enclosure is rusted through and has begun leaking. Garbage and recycling storage areasFacility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111 - The bottom corner of the exterior dumpster enclosure is rusted through and has begun leaking. Garbage and recycling storage areas; enclosures; and receptacles must be maintained in good repair and free of conditions that compromise their intended function.

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, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 15, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C); Clean utensils shall be stored in a self draining position that allows air drying. Wet stacking dishes.

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 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Ice build up in stand up freezerCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Ice build up in stand up freezer; reach in at make line area not working; drawer cooler close to drive thru not working and dish machine not dispensing properly (not being 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

minorCode 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C); Clean sink basins at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils. Soiled 3 comp sink basins.

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 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 15, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11; Core; Potatoes that were half wrapped in a box were left unprotected.- Food shall be protected from potential contamination.- Please keep potatoes wrapped or place a cover over them.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 15, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 21, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

majorCode A set of tongsCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

A set of tongs; pans; pot lids observed accumulated with debris. Ensure that all equipment and utensils are clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf CDI: PIC removed these utensils for wash; rinse and sanitizing. Discussed education efforts for staffing.

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 The rear entrance door is gapped allowing entrance of insects and/or vermin. Seal door with door sweep and ensure the door is light-tight with no gaps. 6-202.15Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

The rear entrance door is gapped allowing entrance of insects and/or vermin. Seal door with door sweep and ensure the door is light-tight with no gaps. 6-202.15; Core; Outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors; walls; and ceilings; (2) Closed; tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid; self-closing; tight-fitting doors.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode Staffing that were performing production tasks were observed not wearing hair restraints. A visor is not a hair covering as required. 2-402.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

Staffing that were performing production tasks were observed not wearing hair restraints. A visor is not a hair covering as required. 2-402.11; Core; (A) Except as provided in par. (B) of this section; FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES CDI: PIC had staffing put on hair restraints.

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

minorCode The ware wash machine has a data plate that states low temperature operating system at 120F with a final chlorine sanitizing rinse. Machine observed operating in the capacity of high temperature with wash temperature of 154F and final rinse of 181F. Replace the data plate instructions OR adjust the machine to the required operating labeling affixed to the machine. Utensils and equipment are being sanitized manually in 3 compartment sink and final surface temperature from dish machine is 160F or higher as required for final hot water sanitization. 4-501.15Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

The ware wash machine has a data plate that states low temperature operating system at 120F with a final chlorine sanitizing rinse. Machine observed operating in the capacity of high temperature with wash temperature of 154F and final rinse of 181F. Replace the data plate instructions OR adjust the machine to the required operating labeling affixed to the machine. Utensils and equipment are being sanitized manually in 3 compartment sink and final surface temperature from dish machine is 160F or higher as required for final hot water sanitization. 4-501.15; Core; (A) A WAREWASHING machine and its auxiliary components shall be operated in accordance with the machine's data plate and other manufacturer's instructions. Pleas submit corrective action for warewash machine as outlined in observation and rule requirement.

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 Refuse container observed with debris accumulation on interior. Ensure that waste receptacles are on a regular cleaning schedule to prevent heavy buildup which can create harborage conditions. 5-501.116Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Refuse container observed with debris accumulation on interior. Ensure that waste receptacles are on a regular cleaning schedule to prevent heavy buildup which can create harborage conditions. 5-501.116; Core;(B) Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.

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, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source