Local Restaurant Inspections for Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina (June 16 through June 30)

Wake County restaurant health inspectors visited 11 Holly Springs restaurants during the past two weeks. Inspections were also performed in Apex and Fuquay-Varina.

Jul 01, 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 (11 Restaurant)

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

HOLLY SPRINGS

ACME PIZZA

204 Village Walk Dr, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/30/2025
Grade: A
Score: 93.5

Observations and Corrective Actions

22 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding (P) All temperature control for safety foods stored underneath salad make unit are registering at 45 F. Temperature control for safety foods shall be maintained at 41 F or less. Corrected During Inspection- Advised PIC to relocate TCS food items being stored underneath unit to another location that is maintaining at 41 F or less until unit can be assessed. Air from fan not cold enough and adjusting thermostat did not help. Items moved to another cooler.

44 4-903.11 Observed clean inverted food containers stacked wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be airdried. Completely air dry these items before stacking them.

45 Rubber floor mat rolled up and leaning on wire shelves with single service items. Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination;

47 4-501.11 Walk in cooler dripping from evaporator into bucket and on some containers (note: items are covered). Salad make line not holding temp. l Some rusty shelving in walk in cooler.

55 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Cleaning needed of backsplash area of 3 compartment sink, including black build-up on soap/sani hoses. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

56 6-403.11; Core; Employee drink observed on shelf above salad make line. Employees’ beverages shall be stored covered and below and away from food, food preparation surfaces, and clean food equipment/utensils.

AMC HOLLY SPRINGS 9

320 Grand Hill Pl, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/18/2025
Grade: A
Score: 97

Observations and Corrective Actions

10 5-205.11; Priority Foundation; Handwashing sink by dishwasher blocked by unused equipment. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Remove equipment.

45 4-903.11(A)(C) Open box of popcorn buckets on floor in kitchen. Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor.

55 6-501.114 Broken equipment in dishwash area blocking handwash sink. Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.

AYE TORO

303 Matthews Dr, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/26/2025
Grade: A
Score: 98.5

Observations and Corrective Actions

10 5-205.11 (A) Sanitizer bucket 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. Bucket removed.

43 3-304.12 (B) Scoop in shrimp in drawre cooler laying in product. In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed.

BOJANGLE'S

151 Collins Crossing Rd, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/25/2025
Grade: A
Score: 99

Observations and Corrective Actions

47 4-501.11 One reach in cooler not working. Equipment shall be kept in good repair. Unit failed yesterday and was emptied. Awaiting repair. No points taken.

49 4-602.13 Soil build-up on wire shelving in walk in cooler, heavy where tea is stored. Reach in freezer bottom has food debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

55 6-501.13 Some cleaning needed under walk in cooler shelving and inside shelving unit below self-serve tea dispenser.

CRISTO'S BISTRO

5217 Sunset Lake Rd, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/27/2025
Grade: A
Score: 98.5

Observations and Corrective Actions

6 2-401.11 (A)Employee beverage above make line. Employees’ beverages shall be stored covered and below and away from food, food preparation surfaces, and clean food equipment/utensils. Note: Drink has lid on. no points taken.

28 7-102.11 (Pf) Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled at drink station. 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.

43 3-304.12 (B) Found knife laying in food and touching product in container of food on make line. Store in product with handles up and extending out of foods.

HOMEGROWN PIZZA

4928 Linksland Dr, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/20/2025
Grade: A
Score: 97.5

Observations and Corrective Actions

2 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) There isn't a certified food protection manager present at the time of inspection. There must always be a CFPM onsite whenever there is food/equipment prep or handling. The CFPM should be certified through an ANSI-certified course and exam. See ANSI website for a list of approved courses and exams. Recommend having multiple people certified to ensure there is always a CFPM available.

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. 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.

LOVEGRASS KITCHEN

300 S Main St, Ste 108, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/25/2025
Grade: A
Score: 98.5

Observations and Corrective Actions

6 2-401.11; Core; Open employee drink observed on top table in back prep area. Employees’ beverages shall be stored covered and below and away from food, food preparation surfaces, and clean food equipment/utensils.

10 6-301.12 (Pf) No papertowels at back sink. 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. Towels added.

6-301.11 (Pf) No soap at front handwash sink. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap added.

MR. CANCUN

325 N Main St, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/30/2025
Grade: A
Score: 97

Observations and Corrective Actions

10 6-301.12 Paper towel dispenser not working by grill. Might be jammed up inside. 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. Place roll papertowels on top.

28 7-102.11 Bleach and degreaser 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.

42 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables. Avocados on make line have stickers still on . Remove stickers before washing.

44 4-901.11 Observed clean inverted food containers stacked wet. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be airdried. Completely air dry these items before stacking them.

RISE BISCUITS DONUTS

169 Grand Hill Pl, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/18/2025
Grade: A
Score: 98.5

Observations and Corrective Actions

43 3-304.12; Found scoop handle touching product in container of sugar. Store in product with handles up and extending out of foods.

49 4-602.13 General cleaning of equipment exteriors and some interiors. Food debris in chest freezer. Non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

55 6-501.12 Some floor cleaning needed around equipment and in walk in cooler. Physical facilities shall be maintained and kept clean.

THAI THAI CUISINE

108 Osterville Dr, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/20/2025
Grade: A
Score: 97

Observations and Corrective Actions

33 3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Chicken just cooked in last hour cooling in make line. Cooling shall be accomplished by using rapid cooling equipment. Do not cool down warm foods in prep top units since they are not designed for rapid cooling. Use walkin-cooler/reach in cooler for the rapid cooling of these foods or other methods. Bag of ice placed on top.

47 4-501.11 Rusty shelving in walk in cooler. Maintain equipment in good repair. Replace.

49 4-602.13; Cleaning needed of interior/exterior equipment such as coolers. Non-food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

55 6-501.12 Walls and floors around equipment have soil debris. Physical facility shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

TIJUANA FLATS

161 Grand Hill Pl, Holly Springs, NC
Inspection Date: 06/17/2025
Grade: A
Score: 97.5

Observations and Corrective Actions

38 6-501.111 Several small flies observed, seem to be coming from drain at ice machine. The premise shall remain free of insects, rodents, and other pests.

43 3-304.12 (A) Found scoop handle touching product in container of TCS food (Time, temp control for safety) on make line. Store in product with handles up and extending out of foods.

49 4-601.11 (B) Walk in cooler wire shelving has soil build-up, and wire shelves to left of 3 compartment sink are very greasy. Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

55 6-501.12 Cleaning needed of floors against coving, under equipment, and around handwash sinks. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

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