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Mobile Food · Wake County, NC

Empanadas Rd #1 (Wcid #749)

2201 S Wilmington St

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

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Quick Answers

When was Empanadas Rd #1 (Wcid #749) last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 96.5” (official score 96.5).
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?
3 inspections on record, from Mar 8, 2024 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Empanadas Rd #1 (Wcid #749) ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 8, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 7, 2026

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection ManagerPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s Notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager; Core; Person in charge has expired ServSafe certificate. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager. Upcoming classes reviewed with 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 5-202.12(A)Handwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s Notes

5-202.12(A); Hot water turned off at beginning of inspection. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Once heater turned on; hot water provided at handsink. Keep hot water on during service.

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 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the PremisesContamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises ; Large box of French fries stored on the floor of the food truck in front of the fryer. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing in a clean; dry location at least 6 inches above the floor. Fries moved during inspection.

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) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils; Core; Hood filters; sides of equipment; bottoms of reach-in coolers with food debris and grease residue buildup. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of a buildup of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Clean these areas more frequently.

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 7, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 18, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-301.11 Handwashing CleanserHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s Notes

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser; Availability; Priority Foundation; No soap available at handsink at beginning of inspection. Each handsink shall be supplied with liquid soap. Dish soap added to dispenser during inspection.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 8, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.13; Core; Grill filters greasy. Non-food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

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 8, 2024 · Original Source

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