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Wicked Links Sausage Company (Wcid #888)

Name: Wicked Links Sausage Company (Wcid #888)
Address: 3200-117 Gresham Lake Rd, Wake County, NC

3200-117 Gresham Lake Rd

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jun 17, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core - No person in charge with food protection manager certification was present during inspection...At least one supervisor/manager or person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager (CFPM) by passing a test (such as ServSafe) that is part of an accredited program...Provide a person in charge who is a CFPM and is on-site at all times during operation. CDI- A list of ANSI approved CPFM classes are available at wake.gov/food

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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 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority - Hot dogs in open package in cold hold box utilizing ice packs and ice were holding between 48-52F. Slaw on ice was also observed holding around 60F. Unless actively preparing or properly cooling; cold TCS* foods shall be kept at 41F or less...CDI- PIC opted to discard slaw that was on ice and more ice was added around all cold holding food items. **During the summer months for the pushcarts without refrigeration; you will need to utilize more ice during operating hours.** A follow up visit will be made to ensure TCS food items are holding properly.

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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, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 13, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A spray bottle of degreaser was not labeled. Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers. CDI- label added to product.

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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notedCode 3-303.11 Ice Used as Exterior CoolantContamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-303.11 Ice Used as Exterior Coolant; Prohibited as Ingredient (P); A jug of simple syrup and bottles of fresh squeezed lemon juice were being held inside of the ice that is also being used for drinks. After use as a medium for cooling the exterior surfaces of FOOD such as melons or FISH; PACKAGED FOODS such as canned BEVERAGES; or cooling coils and tubes of EQUIPMENT; ice may not be used as FOOD. CDI- education given and separate container was used to hold ice.

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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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 26, 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, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 7, 2023

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

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

criticalCode 4-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114; Priority - Chlorine concentration in sanitizer spray bottle was about 25 ppm...The chlorine concentration shall be at least 50 ppm but should not exceed 200 ppm...CDI by informing PIC of 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.

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criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority - A few hot dogs in open package in cold hold unit were as high as 44F...Unless actively preparing or properly cooling; cold TCS* foods shall be kept at 41F or less...CDI by reheating hot hogs on grill top before end of inspection.

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minorCode 4-903.11(A) and (C)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core - Container where paper hot dog boats were stored was a little soiled at bottom...Single service disposable food/beverage containers/items shall be protected from contamination...Provide clean container to store hot dog boats.