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Clarion Pointe Wake Forest Food Service

12401 Wake Union Church Rd

Last inspected Oct 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Score 98

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Quick Answers

When was Clarion Pointe Wake Forest Food Service last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 98” (official score 98).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Jan 30, 2024 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Clarion Pointe Wake Forest Food Service ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 30, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Certified food protection manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode Observation: The gasket on the reach in cooler is torne and in need of repair. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: The gasket on the reach in cooler is torne and in need of repair. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.

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, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 3, 2026

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Ansi approved manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode —Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Chemical spray containers were not labeled with common name. 7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) CDI: Spray bottles were labeled.

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: The door gasket on the reach in cooler is no longer entact. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.

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

notedCode Observation: Dead roach was laying on top of food contact surface. 4-601.11 (B) and (C) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Dead roach was laying on top of food contact surface. 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C)

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, Feb 3, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 3, 2025

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Ansi approved manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode —Handwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: No hand drying provisions were provided upon arrival. 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) CDI: Hand drying provisions were provided.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Milk taken out of freezer was not date maked. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf CDI: Milk was date marked.

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 3, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 27, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Ansi approved manager was not at establishment upon arrival. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode —Other

Official Wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Manager could not locate written procedures for employees to follo when responding to vomitting or diarrheal events. 2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf CDI: Written procedures were emailed to manager by inspector.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode Observation: Multiple bottles of window cleanerChemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Multiple bottles of window cleaner; sanitizer; and other chemical bottles were not labeled. 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf CDI: Bottles were labeled with common name of chemical.

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode Observation: Utensil container has food debris building up in it. 4-601.11 (B) and (C) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Utensil container has food debris building up in it. 4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C)

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, Mar 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 30, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s Notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; PIC is not a CFPM. The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Employee is in the process of taking her CFPM class

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Some cleaning needed in the bottom of the reach in freezer. No-food contact surfaces shall be maintained clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

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, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source