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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Zaxby's

4112 Lake Boone Trl

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

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2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 17, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: The standing drive thru window does not have air curtain that is working to prevent entrance of flying insectsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The standing drive thru window does not have air curtain that is working to prevent entrance of flying insects; Flies were observed during inspection today in facility. 6-202.15 Outer Openings; Protected (C) Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observation: Please note that harborage conditions exist due to standing water on the side of the building. 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (C) Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests.

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 Observation: The lid on the refuse dumpster was not being kept closedFacility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The lid on the refuse dumpster was not being kept closed; Litter was observed around the cardboard dumpster. CDI: Lid was closed during inspection. 5-501.15 Outside Receptacles (C) (A) Exterior dumpsters; compactors and garbage cans shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids; doors; or covers. (B) Exterior dumpsters; compactors and garbage cans shall be installed so that accumulation of debris and insect and rodent attraction and harborage are minimized and effective cleaning is facilitated around and; if the unit is not installed flush with the base pad; under the unit.

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 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 4, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The hand sink at the cook station was inaccessible due to plastic pallets stacked in front - CDI: Palletts were removed during inspection as a corrective action. 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf.

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.

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notedCode Observation: The whip cream was measured at 58F from the can which is not being held 41F or belowFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The whip cream was measured at 58F from the can which is not being held 41F or below; Can was observed on top of packaged dressings in the prep pan on the refrigerator; CDI: Whip cream was discarded as corrective action. 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P

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
notedCode ObservationOther

Official wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s notes

Observation; Chicken tenders on time control for 20 minute pass (leftover) was transferred to fresh cooked pan; Two pans were being utilized on the line with only time for 1 pan without identification; CDI: Chicken was removed from service/discarded voluntarily according to procedure; Staff rearranged time idntification on line timer to coincide with two pans of products on prep line. 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) (Pf) Written procedures for time control must be followed and food discarded according to policy; A time control policy can be modified however; the policy must be re-written according to specific time control passages for holding of TCS (temperature control safety) food items.

In plain English

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

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notedCode Observation: The first drive thru window does not have a true self closure device/door handle must be pressed to release door on grivty feePests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The first drive thru window does not have a true self closure device/door handle must be pressed to release door on grivty fee; In addition; first window is adjacent a dumpster corral - Flies were observed during inspection today in facility. 6-202.15 Outer Openings; Protected (C) Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (C) Keep the premises free of insects; rodents; and other pests.

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 Observation: Dough cutter observed being stored between prep line tables between production tasks in an area uncleanEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Dough cutter observed being stored between prep line tables between production tasks in an area unclean; CDU: Dough cutter removed from service to be cleaned. Educated staff and oeprator on where to stored in use utensils to prevent cross-contamination. 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils; Between-Use Storage (C) (C) Store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment. The utensils and storage surface must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours.

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.

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notedCode Observation: Equipment bins being stacked wet in dish roomEquipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Equipment bins being stacked wet in dish room; CDI: Bins were removed to be dried. 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils; Air-Drying Required (C) (A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 4, 2026 · Original Source

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