Holly Springs (NC) Restaurant Health Inspections: June 2026
All 26 Holly Springs food establishments inspected in June 2026 earned an A grade, with scores ranging from 95.5 to 100. See the results and violations for each location below.
Holly Springs, NC, Jul. 4, 2026 — During June, 26 food establishments in Holly Springs underwent health inspections, and all received an A grade. Scores ranged from 95.5 to 100, with most falling between 97 and 99.5.
The most common violations involved non-food-contact surface cleanliness (rusting or soiled wire shelving in walk-in coolers), improper air-drying of cleaned equipment, unlabeled chemical containers, and personal items (phones, food) stored near prep areas. A few establishments were cited for lapses in certified food protection manager coverage.
No critical violations involving food temperature, contamination, or unsafe food handling were identified. The full listings below detail each establishment’s score, violations, and corrective actions.
Note: Inspector’s observations and corrective actions taken are available below the summary report. Restaurants are listed in alphabetical order.
Rules Governing the Sanitation of Food Service Establishments
Rule (15A NCAC 18A .2662 GRADING)
(a) The grading of food establishments is based on a system of scoring. A food establishment that earns a score of at least:
(1) 90 percent shall receive a grade A;
(2) 80 percent and less than 90 percent shall receive a grade B;
(3) 70 percent and less than 80 percent shall receive a grade C.
Permits shall be immediately revoked in accordance with G.S. 130A-23(d) for food establishments receiving a score of less than 70 percent.
Summary Report for June 2026
Acme Pizza Co | Grade: A | Score: 97.5
AMC Holly Springs 9 | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
Aye! Toro | Grade: A | Score: 99.5
The Butchers Market | Grade: A | Score: 99.5
China Best | Grade: A | Score: 98
China Uno | Grade: A | Score: 97
Chili’s Grill Bar #1566 | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
Firehouse Subs #1052 | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
First Watch #6036 | Grade: A | Score: 99
Hibachi Japan | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
Holiday Inn Express Holly Springs | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
Holiday Inn Express Holly Springs (Breakfast) | Grade: A | Score: 100
Homegrown Pizza | Grade: A | Score: 97.5
Kobe Hibachi Sushi | Grade: A | Score: 97.5
Manhattan Pizza | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
Michelangelos | Grade: A | Score: 95.5
My Way Tavern | Grade: A | Score: 97
Oakview Public House | Grade: A | Score: 99.5
Olive Garden #4441 | Grade: A | Score: 98
Panda Garden | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
Panera Bread #6039 | Grade: A | Score: 99.5
Papa’s Subs Pizza | Grade: A | Score: 97
Texas Roadhouse #594 | Grade: A | Score: 97.5
Thai Thai Cuisine | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
UNC Health Rex Holly Springs Hospital | Grade: A | Score: 99.5
Vieni Ristobar | Grade: A | Score: 97
Observations and Corrective Actions
ACME PIZZA CO | Grade: A | Score: 97.5
204 VILLAGE WALK DR, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/01/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
10 6-301.12 No paper towels at handwash sink in back. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with disposable towels, a heated-air hand drying device, or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers hi velocity air at room temperature. Replaced at time of inspeciton.
41 3-304.14(B) Wiping clothes in sanitizer bucket not filled high enough. Moist wiping cloths shall be stored and submerged in approved clean sanitizer between uses. Alternately, establishment may use spray on sanitizer and single use towels. Cooks may keep a dry towel for use as a hot mitt, but this towel shall not be used for wiping or sanitizing and shall remain clean at all times.
47 4-501.11 Reach in cooler on left end by wall is pooling water. Equipment shall be kept in good repair.
55 6-501.12 Cleaning needed walk in cooler floor under shelves, food/liquid spill. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. No points taken.
AMC HOLLY SPRINGS 9 | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
320 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/15/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
48 4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment, Cleaning Frequency (C) FRP backsplash at dishwasher has black residue build-up on left side.
49 4-602.13; Core; Some minor cleaning of wire shelving in walk in cooler and wire shelving on back wall. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.
55 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) FRP cracked on wall behind dishwash machine on right side. No points taken.
AYE! TORO | Grade: A | Score: 99.5
303 MATTHEWS DR, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/09/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
56 6-403.11 / 6-305.11 Employee food on wares shelf, phone on shelf over prep area. Keep personal items away from food, equipment and prep areas.
THE BUTCHERS MARKET | Grade: A | Score: 99.5
4200 LASSITER RD, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/09/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
47 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Drying rack by 3 compartment sink is rusty.
CHINA BEST | Grade: A | Score: 98
632 HOLLY SPRINGS RD, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/26/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
47 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) Wood used in walk in cooler and freezer. Surfaces must be non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
49 4-602.13; Core; Wire shelving in walk in cooler have soil build-up. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.
CHINA UNO | Grade: A | Score: 97
308 VILLAGE WALK DR, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/04/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
28 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Spray bottle of degreaser not properly labeled. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Labeled at time of inspection. No points taken.
39 3-305.11 Conatiners of chicken floor in walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
47 4-501.11 Rusting shelves in walk in cooler. Equipment shall be kept in good repair.
CHILI’S GRILL BAR #1566 | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
111 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/08/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
10 5-205.11 Several wash cloths in handwash sink. A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing and shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf Removed at time of inspection.
44 4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Wet stacking of plastic containers at dish area drying rack. Equipment and utensils, shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying.
FIREHOUSE SUBS #1052 | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
413 VILLAGE WALK DR, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/01/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
47 4-501.11 Reach in freezer evaporator is starting to freeze up, right side fins. Defrost or repair as needed. Maintain equipment in good repair.
55 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Clean food debris on wall at trash can area near french fry unit. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.
56 6-403.11; Core; Uncovered employee drink stored on middle shelf in glass cooler. Employees’ beverages shall be stored covered, below and away from food, food preparation surfaces, and clean food equipment/utensils.
FIRST WATCH #6036 | Grade: A | Score: 99
304 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/08/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
48 4-501.14 Some black residue build-up on backsplash at dishwash area. Warewashing area shall be cleaned to prevent contamination of equipment and utensils. No points taken.
49 4-601.11 Some food debris in reach in cooler bottoms. Non-food contact services shall be clean to sight and touch.
HIBACHI JAPAN | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
7216 GB ALFORD HWY, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/04/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
43 3-304.12 Observed bowl with no handle in make line used as a scoop. Use only a utensil/scoop with a handle and store in product with handles up and extending out of foods.
47 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Walk in cooler shelves rusting. Replace (do not paint as this will not be NSF approved).
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOLLY SPRINGS | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
150 COLLINS CROSSING RD, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/22/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
17 15A NCAC 18A .1824 (b) Cleaning needed of chutes of ice machines in hallways. Pink slime. Equipment and utensils shall be kept clean and in good repair.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOLLY SPRINGS (BREAKFAST) | Grade: A | Score: 100
150 COLLINS CROSSING RD, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/22/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
No comment addendum was attached to this report; no observations or violations were noted.
HOMEGROWN PIZZA | Grade: A | Score: 97.5
4928 LINKSLAND DR, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/26/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
44 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) Plastic food containers stacked wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Completely air dry these items before stacking them.
47 4-501.11; Core; Rusting shelving over 3 compartment sink. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Replace.
56 6-202.11 Fluorescent lights with no cover in dishwash area or walk in cooler. (Note: one ceiling unit converted to LED.) Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C) Vents in ceiling over reach in freezer blocked by dust/flour.
KOBE HIBACHI SUSHI | Grade: A | Score: 97.5
515 N MAIN ST, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/24/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
2 2-102.12 Serve Safe expired. No person in charge with food protection manager certification was present during inspection. At least one supervisor/manager shall be a certified food protection manager by passing a test (such as ServSafe) that is part of an ANSI accredited program. This certified person shall be on-site at all times during operation.
43 3-304.12 Observed cernamic bowl used as scoop in cooked rice. Use only a utensil/scoop with a handle and store in product with handles up and extending out of foods.
47 4-501.11; Core; Torn gasket on tall reach in cooler. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Replace. No points taken.
48 4-501.14 Dishwasher interior and dishwasher dishracks have heavy build up hard water/soil. Warewashing machines shall be cleaned to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils.
MANHATTAN PIZZA | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
305 MATTHEWS DR, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/02/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
35 3-501.13; Core; Toppings such as ham thawing on counter. TCS foods shall be thawed under refrigeration of 41F or less, or completely submerged under running water.
56 6-305.11 Cell phone on prep table. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions.
MICHELANGELOS | Grade: A | Score: 95.5
7280 GB ALFORD HWY, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/10/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
2 2-102.12 (A) No person in charge with food protection manager certification was present during inspection. At least one supervisor/manager shall be a certified food protection manager by passing a test (such as ServSafe) that is part of an ANSI accredited program. This certified person shall be on-site at all times during operation.
28 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Several chemical spray bottle were not labeled. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Labeled at time of inspection.
39 3-307.11 Sheet pan of dough being stored on top of trash can. Food shall be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination.
47 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Reach in freezer appears to have evaporator frozen. Items are still frozen, move to another location and repair as necessary. Wire shelves on wall are very rusty- replace.
49 4-601.11 (B) Cleaning needed of wire shelves in walk in cooler and general interior/exterior of equipment. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
MY WAY TAVERN | Grade: A | Score: 97
301 W CENTER ST, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/29/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
10 5-205.11(A) handwash sink to right of 3 comp. sink full of wiping cloths and scrubbers. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf
47 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Rusty shelving in kitchen. Equipment shall be kept in good repair.
49 4-602.13; Core; Wire shelving in walk in cooler needs cleaning. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.
OAKVIEW PUBLIC HOUSE | Grade: A | Score: 99.5
131 OAKVIEW COMMONS DR, SUITE 101, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/25/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
44 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) Observed multiple plastic containers stacked wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Completely air dry these items before stacking them.
OLIVE GARDEN #4441 | Grade: A | Score: 98
107 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/25/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
44 4-903.11 Multiple clean inverted metal pans stacked wet on shelf. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Completely air dry these items before stacking them.
45 4-903.11(A) and (C) Open case of single serve containers on floor in storage area. Equipment, utensils, linens and single service items shall be stored at least 6 inches above floor. No points taken.
49 4-602.13 Food debris on shelving above soup station. Non-food contact services shall be clean to sight and touch.
PANDA GARDEN | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
5249 SUNSET LAKE RD, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/22/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
47 4-502.11(A) Rusty wire shelving in walk in cooler. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Replace.
49 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) Some cleaning needed on dry storage shelves. Non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Walk in cooler shelves much better.
PANERA BREAD #6039 | Grade: A | Score: 99.5
231 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/30/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
47 4-501.11 Drying rack is rusting. Maintain equipment in good repair.
PAPA’S SUBS PIZZA | Grade: A | Score: 97
511 N MAIN ST, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/30/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
28 7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Spray bottle of glass cleaner not properly labeled. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the mate Labeled at time of inspection.
49 4-601.11 Wire shelving in walk in cooler has heavy food build-up. Non-food contact services shall be clean to sight and touch.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE #594 | Grade: A | Score: 97.5
201 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/08/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
44 4-903.11 Clean wares stacked while still wet. Equipment shall be stored in a self draining position that allows for air drying.
49 4-602.13 Cleaning needed interior/exterior of equipment. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.
56 6-501.110 Phone charger on wire shelf in meat cutting room. Place below food and on a surface such as a plate or other disposable or cleanable item.
THAI THAI CUISINE | Grade: A | Score: 98.5
108 OSTERVILLE DR, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/29/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
45 4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Case of bowls/lids stored on floor in back room. Single use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off of floor.
49 4-602.13; Cleaning needed of walk in cooler wire shleving. Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
UNC HEALTH REX HOLLY SPRINGS HOSPITAL | Grade: A | Score: 99.5
850 S MAIN ST, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/18/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
48 4-501.14 Cleaning needed of backsplash at dishwash for black residue
VIENI RISTOBAR | Grade: A | Score: 97
242 S MAIN ST, 112, HOLLY SPRINGS
Inspection Date: 06/18/2026
Observations and Corrective Actions
16 4-501.114 Chlorine sanitizer concentration in dishwasher was less than 50 ppm. The approved concentration shall be 50-200 ppm. Chlorine container replaced.
49 4-601.11 Wire shelving in walk in cooler and other areas has food-debris buildup. Non-food contact services shall be clean to sight and touch.
56 6-501.110 Cell phone on shelf above make line by grill. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. No points taken. 6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C) Clean vents in ceiling over cook area.