Local Restaurant Inspections for Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina (June 1 through June 15)

It was a busy two weeks for health inspectors with a total of 34 restaurants visited and inspected.

Jun 20, 2025

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 Scores.

HOLLY SPRINGS

The “Observations and Corrective Actions” information for each restaurant is provided below.

APEX

Restaurant health inspection summaries are available here - link

FUQUAY-VARINA

Restaurant health inspection summaries are available here - link

CHINA BEST
632 Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/06/2025
Grade: A
Score: 98

Observations and Corrective Actions

15 3-302.11 Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer on pans with saran wrap. Unless frozen food is commercially processed and in original sealed package it must be stored according to final cook temperatures. Example: Chicken final cook 165F on bottom, ground beef final cook 155F above chicken, and fish final cook 145F above ground beef. Rearranged at time of inspection.

49 4-602.13; Core; Wire shelving in walk in cooler has food debris build-up. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation.

DEVILS RIDGE GOLF CLUB
5107 Linksland Dr, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/04/2025
Grade: A
Score: 96.5

Observations and Corrective Actions

15 3-302.11 (A)(2) Raw chicken in reach in cooler stored over raw salmon. Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. In all coolers, store foods according to final cook temperatures. Reorganized according to final temps. -P.

47 4-501.11 Water dispenser actuator broken at drink station and a spoon is taped to the unit to make in work. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Repair or replace as necessary.

4-101.19 Tape on water dispenser is not considered non-absorbent or easily cleanable. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

49 4-601.11 (B) Some white soil debris on walk in cooler wire shelving. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

55 6-501.11 (C) Floors at cook line near fryers and grill are pitting, making them no longer smooth. Walk in cooler floors are buckling at the seams making floors no longer smooth, cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

56 6-501.110 Eyeglasses on shelf over prep sink. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. No points taken.

FIESTA MEXICANA #6
428 Village Walk Dr, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/09/2025
Grade: A
Score: 97.5

Observations and Corrective Actions

28 7-102.11 PF 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 3-305.11 Food stored in plastic container on floor in walk in cooler under shelves. Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Though in a container, the problem arise when container is picked up off floor and laid on a clean food prep area.

47 4-501.11 Wire shelving in walk in cooler is rusting. Equipment shall be kept in good repair.

HICKORY TAVERN #29
401 Village Walk Dr, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/11/2025
Grade: A
Score: 97

Observations and Corrective Actions

19 3-403.11 TCS Chili and cheese sauce did not reach 165 evenly. Cold spots. (Time/Temp Control for Safety) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated to at least 165F for 15 seconds. Food reheated. Be sure to stir more often when reheating in steam unit or use stove/microwave.

44 4-901.11 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.

49 4-602.13; Core; Food debris build-up on interior reach in coolers and wire shelving in walk in cooler. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be clean as frequently as necessary to preclude accumulation.

56 6-403.11; Core; Two employee beverages on prep areas in kitchen. Cell phone on prep area. Employees' drinks shall be located on a bottom shelf and covered and employee items shall not be placed in area where they can contaminate food.

KFC/TACO BELL #118
7108 GB Alford Hwy, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/10/2025
Grade: A
Score: 95.5

Observations and Corrective Actions

10 5-205.11 Large amount of ice dumped 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.

16 4-501.114 Wares in quat sanitizer sink with concentration below 200ppm. Maintain sanitizer at correct concentration of 200-400ppm when being used to sanitize. -P New batch made.

41 3-304.14(B) Observed two buckets with wiping cloths in quaternary ammonium sanitizer of less than 200 ppm. They shall be kept in approved, clean QA sanitizer at 200-400 ppm concentration. Made new batch of quat for wipes.

44 4-903.11 Multiple wares stacked wet on drying rack. Equipment shall be stored in a self draining position that allows for air drying.

49 4-602.13 Some cleaning needed for build-up on wire shelving in walk in cooler. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation

MANHATTAN PIZZA
305 Matthews Dr, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/02/2025
Grade: A
Score: 97

Observations and Corrective Actions

22 3-501.16 Mac and cheese packages on make line stacked above cool line and holding at 59F. Cold potentially hazardous food shall be kept at 41F or below. Manager voluntarily discarded food.

RANDY’S PIZZA - HOLLY SPRINGS
634 Holly Springs Rd, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/06/2025
Grade: A
Score: 96.5

Observations and Corrective Actions

22 3-501.16 Lasagna and pepperoni sitting on top of containers in make line above cold line. Cold temperature control for safety (TCS) shall be kept at 41F or below. CDI Product there less than hour. Food moved to reach in cooler.

28 7-102.11 Degreaser stored under handwash sink was 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.

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