Local Restaurant Health Inspections: Holly Springs, NC
Recent health inspections of local restaurants in Holly Springs revealed cleanliness and food safety ratings ranging from excellent to areas needing improvement.
Here’s a breakdown from best to worst ratings, highlighting violations and corrective actions taken during recent Wake County Health Inspections:
1. Chen’s Garden (523 N Main St, Holly Springs)
Rating: 97.5
Violations:
- Date marking: Cooked pork and shrimp egg rolls lacked proper date labels. Corrected by labeling during the inspection.
- Labeling: Degreaser and sauces were not properly labeled. Corrected immediately.
- Cleanliness: Shelving in the walk-in cooler had food debris.
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2. Subway #30443 (9800 Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs)
Rating: 97.5
Violations:
- Food Manager Certification: No Certified Food Protection Manager was on-site; certification for the manager expired.
- Sanitation: Ice chute on soda dispenser showed black, slimy buildup.
- Plumbing: Leak under a sink’s basin required repair.
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3. Papa’s Subs Pizza (511 N Main St, Holly Springs)
Rating: 97.5
Violations:
- Date marking: Ready-to-eat foods lacked date labels, corrected on-site.
- Storage: Raw chicken stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
- Facilities: Missing service sink for mop water; grease buildup on cooking equipment.
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4. SupaBowlz Cafe (150 W Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs)
Rating: 95.5
Violations:
- Food Manager Certification: No Certified Food Protection Manager on-site.
- Equipment Cleaning: Ice machine had residue buildup.
- Date marking: Several ready-to-eat items exceeded their shelf life.
- Hair Restraints: Employees lacked proper hair coverings.
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5. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers (221 Grand Hill Pl, Holly Springs)
Rating: 94.5
Violations:
- Handwashing Supplies: Missing soap at a handwashing sink.
- Sanitation: Residue on utensils and soda nozzle stored improperly.
- Temperature Control: Cheese and milk stored at unsafe temperatures, addressed during inspection.
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6. The Poolside Pub at 12 Oaks (2004 Green Oaks, Holly Springs)
Rating: 94.5
Violations:
- Handwashing: Employee failed to wash hands after handling items from the floor.
- Contamination: Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food observed.
- Date marking: Several ready-to-eat items exceeded shelf life.
- Hair Restraints: Employees lacked effective hair restraints.
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These inspections serve as a reminder of the importance of maintaining high food safety standards. While most issues were corrected during inspections, ongoing diligence is crucial for customer safety and trust.