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Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Dunkin #359813

12612 Capital Blvd

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Dunkin #359813 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 96” (official score 96).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 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 Oct 23, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Dunkin #359813 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 23, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 27, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 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) The PIC must be a certified food protection manager. A list of ANSI approved CFPM classes is available at wake.gov/food.

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 Observatoion: Emplyee handled her dpersonal drink then placed gloves on to prepare food with out washing her hands. 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) CDI: Spoke to employee about when to wash handsHandwashing

Official Wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s Notes

Observatoion: Emplyee handled her dpersonal drink then placed gloves on to prepare food with out washing her hands. 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) CDI: Spoke to employee about when to wash hands; she washed her hands; put on new gloves; and began to prepare food.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode Observation: Milk in the low boy cooler was not date marked. 3-501.17(B) Commercially prepared READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODs shall be clearly markedFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Milk in the low boy cooler was not date marked. 3-501.17(B) Commercially prepared READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODs shall be clearly marked; at the time the original container is opened in a facility and if the FOOD is held for more than 24 hours; to indicate the date by which the FOOD shall be used or discarded; not to exceed 7 days. The day the original container is opened in the facility shall be counted as Day 1; and the date marked by the facility may not exceed a manufacturer’s use-by date if it is based on FOOD safety. This does not apply to individual meal portions served or rePACKAGED for sale from a bulk container upon a consumer’s request; SHELLSTOCK; commercially prepared: Deli salads; Hard cheeses; Semi-soft cheeses; Cultured dairy products; Preserved FISH products; Shelf stable; dry fermented sausages; or Shelf stable salt-cured products CDI: Milk was datemarked.

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
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Food debris is building up below equipment. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 13, 2026

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Ice machine has bacterial growth build up. The ice scoop and scoop holder above ice macine have microbial growth build up. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P) CDI: All items were sanitized.

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 —Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Eggs in hot hold were holding at 122F. 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P CDI: Eggs were discarded.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode Observation: Debris is building up below and behind equipment. 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dustCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Debris is building up below and behind equipment. 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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: The glass in the peep hole in the back door is gone and needs to be replaced. 6-101.11/6-201.11 FloorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: The glass in the peep hole in the back door is gone and needs to be replaced. 6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors; walls and ceilings shall be designed; constructed; and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

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 13, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 25, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Ice scoop and ice scoop holder have microbial growth on them. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P) CDI: Both items were washed. rinsedCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Ice scoop and ice scoop holder have microbial growth on them. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P) CDI: Both items were washed. rinsed; and sanitized.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Food and debris are building up below and behind equipment. Drains are unsanitary and need to be sanitized. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (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, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 25, 2025

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Dishes still have date mark and labeling stickers on them after being washedCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Dishes still have date mark and labeling stickers on them after being washed; rinsed; and sanitized. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. CDI: Spoke to manager about how to properly wash; rinse; and sanitize dishes. All dishes with stickers on them were rewashed; rinsed; and sanitized.

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: Cell phones were stored on prep tables while food is being prepared. 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) CDI: Cell phones were removed from prep tableContamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Cell phones were stored on prep tables while food is being prepared. 3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) CDI: Cell phones were removed from prep table; conversation was ad with manager about where to stored personal items.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode —Employee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Employee preparing food was not using effective hair restraint. 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C)

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 23, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

3-305.11; Core; Small amount of ice found on food stored under the condenser. Food shall be protected from contamination. Repair freezer or store food away from condenser.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
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 on the outside and inside of various pieces of equipment; including food prep cooler; outside of the ice machine and where the single use food bags are stored. Non-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
minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12; Core; Some cleaning needed in floor drains and behind some equipment. Physical facilities 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, Oct 23, 2023 · Original Source

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