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Carolina Moe's BBQ (Wcid #853)

2161 S Wilmington St

Last inspected Nov 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 99.5

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When was Carolina Moe's BBQ (Wcid #853) last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 7, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 99.5” (official score 99.5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Nov 8, 2023 to Nov 7, 2026.
Has Carolina Moe's BBQ (Wcid #853) ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 8, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Nov 7, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-601.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11;Core; Minor food debris residue along bottom of reach in cooler and freezer. Hot holding cabinet doors and bottom has food and sauce residue. Food contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 7, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 27, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-903.11 (A) and (C) EquipmentEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles - Storing (C) Boxes of to-go containers and other single-service items were stored on the floor within the lower compartment cabinet near service window. Cleaned single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean; dry location where they are not exposed to splash; dust; dirt; or other contamination and at least 6 inches above the floor. Store single-service items above floor.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 4-101.17 WoodCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used

Inspector’s Notes

4-101.17 Wood; Use Limitation (C) Facility is using wood cutting board for slicing meat. Wood and wood wicker may not be used as a food-contact surface. (Exceptions for hard maple as cutting board; storage of shelled and raw fruits/veggies). Do not use wood as a food-contact surface.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection