Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Wingstop #1162

Name: Wingstop #1162
Address: 4531 New Bern Ave, Ste 100, Wake County, NC

4531 New Bern Ave, Ste 100

Last inspected Jul 20, 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

Jul 20, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11(A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A); Priority Foundation; Observed multiple metal bowls that were deemed clean with food debris still on them.- EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch.- CDI; items moved to be 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

notedCode 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11; Scoops were stored with the food/mouth portion up.- Once cleaned; utensils shall be inverted to protect from contamination.- PIC states these are going to another store and put to the side awaiting pickup 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils; Air-Drying Required (C). Bowls were stacked wet. Tilt bowls to facilitate air-drying before stacking them together.

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) There was food debris/crumbs accumulating in the bottom of the upright freezer. EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) There was food debris/crumbs accumulating in the bottom of the upright freezer. Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils shall be cleaned as often as needed to prevent build-up of food debris/crumbs.

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 20, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 20, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12; Core; Handsinks only got to 98 degrees F then would drop to the 80s.- Handwashing sinks shall be at least 100 degrees F.- Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.

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

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

Inspector’s notes

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Cleaning is needed on the ceiling due to dust buildup and underneath some of the equipment due to buildup of debris.- Physical facilities shall be kept clean.- Please clean items listed

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 20, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 11, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode There was a slimy build-up inside the ice machine. A few pans were dirty. Food contact utensils shall be kept clean. CDI - The ice machine was cleaned during the inspection. The pans were taken to the dishwashing area to be washedCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

There was a slimy build-up inside the ice machine. A few pans were dirty. Food contact utensils shall be kept clean. CDI - The ice machine was cleaned during the inspection. The pans were taken to the dishwashing area to be washed; rinsed and sanitized again.

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 4-901.11 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). Bowls were stacked wet. Tilt bowls to facilitate air-drying before stacking them together.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C). The sliding doors on the dumpsters were open. Keep doors closed at all times.

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

notedCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

Lighting shall be in good repair. Repair light above the vegetable prep sink. Replace cracked light shields.

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, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 12, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-303.11 Employee was wearing rings and a bracelet. Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ringEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11 Employee was wearing rings and a bracelet. Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring; such as a wedding band; is allowed. CDI - Items were removed during the inspection.

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 4-501.19 The wash solution in the 3-compartment sink was 97 degrees F when employee was washing a white plastic bin. During manual warewashingCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.19 The wash solution in the 3-compartment sink was 97 degrees F when employee was washing a white plastic bin. During manual warewashing; maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F. CDI - Manager remade wash solution 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 4-601.11 (B) and (C) There was food debris/crumbs accumulating in the bottom of the upright freezer. EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

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 6-305.11/6-501.110 Employee coats and purse were stored on shelves and boxes. Designate and use an area (wall hooksFacility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-305.11/6-501.110 Employee coats and purse were stored on shelves and boxes. Designate and use an area (wall hooks; coat hooks; lockers; etc.) for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. 6-202.11 Shield is missing from bulbs above food prep area. Another light shield is cracked. Shield the lights or provide shatter-resistant bulbs. Replace the cracked light shield.

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, Feb 12, 2025 · Original Source