Holly Springs, NC, Sep. 4, 2026 — Eighteen Holly Springs restaurants inspected in August received A grades, with scores ranging from 97.5 to 99.5.

Cleaning and maintenance accounted for many of the problems inspectors found. Several restaurants were cited for grease, dirt, or other buildup on shelving, cooler racks, gaskets, and equipment. Inspectors also found clean containers stacked while still wet at several locations, rather than allowed to air-dry before storage.

Other violations included rusting shelves and racks, damaged or malfunctioning equipment, and problems involving handwashing sinks. At some restaurants, items were placed in or around handwashing sinks, and inspectors also found unlabeled cleaning products in spray bottles.

Food-storage problems included raw eggs and raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat foods. Inspectors also cited an improperly stored utensil that was touching food and a handwashing station without properly available soap. Several of the problems were corrected during the inspections.

Despite the violations, every Holly Springs restaurant inspected during August received an A. Scores, inspection findings, and corrective actions for each restaurant are listed below.

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 August 2026

Observations and Corrective Actions

ALPACA HOLLY SPRINGS | Final Score @ Grade: 99 A

109 COLLINS CROSSING RD, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540
Inspection Date: 8/13/2026

Comments

4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) Observed clean inverted metal food containers stacked wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried..

6-501.110 Employee container for personal food items in walk in cooler is on middle shelf. Please keep on bottom shelf. Car keys on prep table. Employees’ food items shall be stored below and away from food, food preparation surfaces, and clean food equipment/utensils. Keep personal items off of prep tables and storage shelves for restaurant related items.

BOJANGLE’S #55 | Final Score @ Grade: 98.50 A

151 COLLINS CROSSING RD, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/10/2026

Comment

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C) Wet wiping clothes hanging over side of sani-bucket. Moist wiping cloths shall be stored and submerged in approved clean sanitizer between uses.

4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) A few metal containers stacked wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Completely air dry these items before stacking them. No points taken.

4-602.13 Soil build-up on wire shelving in walk in cooler where raw chicken is stored. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS #439 | Final Score @ Grade: 97.50 A

121 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/31/2026

Comment

4-501.11 Rusty wire shelving bracket on shelving to left of dishwash machine and lower shelf in walk in cooler. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Note: Shelving to right of dishwasher replaced. Only half points taken.

4-602.13 Exterior/interior equipment, reach in coolers, drawer coolers and wire shelving in walk in cooler need cleaning. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.

6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Cleaning needed of floors and walls, including both walk in coolers.

CRISTO’S BISTRO | Final Score @ Grade: 99 A

5217 SUNSET LAKE RD, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/6/2026

Comment

4-602.13 Walk in cooler wire shelving left side has soil build-up. Non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

DUNKIN’ #350292 | Final Score @ Grade: 98 A

1501 WERRINGTON DR, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/4/2026

Comment

4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) Observed clean inverted plastic food containers stacked wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried. Completely air dry these items before stacking them.

4-602.13 Some cleaning needed on exterior equipment and make line unit interior. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.

6-501.110 Vape pen on dry goods shelf.

DUNKIN’ #358815 | Final Score @ Grade: 99 A

208 MATTHEWS DR, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/25/2026

Comment

4-501.11 Walk in freezer cooling unit dripping on floor, large raised area of on floor. Repair as necessary.

4-601.11 General cleaning needed of counters,under/behind equipment and wire shelves in walk in cooler under milk. Non-food contact services shall be clean to sight and touch.

EGGS UP GRILL #31 | Final Score @ Grade: 99 A

4216 LASSITER ROAD, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/4/2026

Comment

5-205.11(A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf Container lid in handwash sink at front counter area and multiple items in front of sink that had to be moved.

GRAIN AND BERRY HOLLY SPRINGS | Final Score @ Grade: 98.50 A

101 OAKVIEW COMMONS DR

SUITE 102, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/14/2026

Comment

3-302.11 P. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat in reach in cooler. In all coolers, store foods according to final cook temperatures. Moved to bottom shelf at time of inspection.

GREEK BASMA | Final Score @ Grade: 98.50 A

7272 GB ALFORD HWY, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/18/2026

Comment

3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Raw chicken kabobs below make line over ready to eat. In all coolers, store foods according to final cook temperatures. Reorganized according to final temps.

3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Found scoop handle touching product in one container of TCS food on make line, (time temp control for safety). Store in product with handles up and extending out of foods. No points taken.

KFC/TACO BELL #118 | Final Score @ Grade: 97.50 A

7108 GB ALFORD HWY, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/10/2026

Comment

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) Handwash sink by office has no soap; and handwash sink by chicken cooler has soap container on sink but not installed in wall unit.

4-602.13 Cleaning needed equipment exteriors, gaskets on cooler doors and racks outside chicken walk in cooler. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of grease, dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. Cleaning needed of floors in dry goods area and behind equipment along wall on drivethru side. Repeat but points not doubled as no points taken on last visit.

MELLOW MUSHROOM | Final Score @ Grade: 99.50 A

124 COLLINS CROSSING RD

SUITE 101, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/13/2026

Comment

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) Minor cleaning needed on some reach in cooler gaskets and racks in walk in cooler.

MI CANCUN | Final Score @ Grade: 98 A

324 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/24/2026

Comment

7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) Degreaser and sanitizer spray bottles 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.

4-501 Some wire shelves rusting in dishwash area and walk in cooler on left. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. 4-101.19 Cardboard used on one shelf in kitchen. Nonfood Contact Surfaces that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

RANDY’S PIZZA - HOLLY SPRINGS | Final Score @ Grade: 98 A

634 HOLLY SPRING RD, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/6/2026

Comment

3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) Phone on cutting board at salad/sandwich make line.

4-501.11 Dishrack at 3 compartment sink is rusting. Replace.

6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting. Replace or repair lights in walk in cooler. Very dim/flickering.

STARBUCKS #19453 | Final Score @ Grade: 99 A

185 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/3/2026

Comment

4-501.15 Warewashing Machines, Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C) Both detergent and rinse aid hoses are in the detergent. Rinse aid hose removed at time of inspection.

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Dried milk on tall reach in cooler wire shelves in back. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.

TAZIKI’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE | Final Score @ Grade: 97.50 A

108 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/27/2026

Comment

7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) Glass cleaner spray bottle 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.

4-501.14 Black residue on backsplash at dishwasher area. Dishwasher top needs cleaning as well. Warewashing equipment shall be cleaned to prevent contamination of equipment and utensils. No points taken on last inspection.

4-602.13 Shelving needs cleaning (sticky) in several areas such as to right of dishwasher and shelves across from dishwasher. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.

TIJUANA FLATS #182 | Final Score @ Grade: 98 A

161 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/3/2026

Comment

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Rusting and peeling green coating on wire shelving in walk in cooler. Drying rack also starting to rust. Replace.

4-601.11 (B) Walk in cooler wire and wire shelves in kitchen have grease build-up. Cleaning needed on exterior chip warmer. Non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) Wall damaged between kitchen and restroom doors. Tiles falling off, drywall damage and hole in wall. Facilities shall be kept in good repair.

WENDY’S #10543 | Final Score @ Grade: 98.50 A

181 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/27/2026

Comment

4-903.11(A), (B) and (D); Core; Wet stacking of steel containers. Clean dishes above three compartment sink observed stacked while still wet. Equipment shall be stored in a self draining position that allows for air drying. No points taken on previous inspection.

4-501.11 Walk in cooler door has over one inch gap at bottom of door (no gasket). Maintain equipment in good repair.

ZAXBY’S #44901 | Final Score @ Grade: 98 A

101 GRAND HILL PL, HOLLY SPRINGS NC 27540

Inspection Date: 8/28/2026

Comment

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) Whisk 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. Item removed.

4-602.13; Core; Cleaning needed of drawer cooler area. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.

Rules Governing the Sanitation of Food Service EstablishmentsRule (15A NCAC 18A .2662 GRADING)

Summary Report for August 2026

Observations and Corrective Actions

ALPACA HOLLY SPRINGS | Final Score @ Grade: 99 A

BOJANGLE’S #55 | Final Score @ Grade: 98.50 A

BUFFALO WILD WINGS #439 | Final Score @ Grade: 97.50 A

CRISTO’S BISTRO | Final Score @ Grade: 99 A

DUNKIN’ #350292 | Final Score @ Grade: 98 A

DUNKIN’ #358815 | Final Score @ Grade: 99 A

EGGS UP GRILL #31 | Final Score @ Grade: 99 A

GRAIN AND BERRY HOLLY SPRINGS | Final Score @ Grade: 98.50 A

GREEK BASMA | Final Score @ Grade: 98.50 A

KFC/TACO BELL #118 | Final Score @ Grade: 97.50 A

MELLOW MUSHROOM | Final Score @ Grade: 99.50 A

MI CANCUN | Final Score @ Grade: 98 A

RANDY’S PIZZA - HOLLY SPRINGS | Final Score @ Grade: 98 A

STARBUCKS #19453 | Final Score @ Grade: 99 A

TAZIKI’S MEDITERRANEAN CAFE | Final Score @ Grade: 97.50 A

TIJUANA FLATS #182 | Final Score @ Grade: 98 A

WENDY’S #10543 | Final Score @ Grade: 98.50 A

ZAXBY’S #44901 | Final Score @ Grade: 98 A

Rules Governing the Sanitation of Food Service Establishments

Rule (15A NCAC 18A .2662 GRADING)

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