Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Foxtail Coffee Co.

1451 Richardson Rd

Last inspected Oct 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 99.5

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When was Foxtail Coffee Co. last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 6, 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: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Apr 6, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026.
Has Foxtail Coffee Co. ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 6, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 6, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-903.11/4-903.12Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11/4-903.12; Core; Open bag of cold brew coffee filters observed inside cabinet under sink drain pipe. Single-use articles shall be sotred in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Single-use articels may not be stored: (1) In locker rooms; (2) In toilet rooms; (3) In garbage rooms; (4) In mechanical rooms; (5) Under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; (6) Under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; (7) Under open stairwells; or (8) Under other sources of contamination. CDI- employee placed coffee filters into a sealed plastic storage container.

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 4-205.10Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-205.10; Core; Facility is using Sistema brand food storage containers that are not rated for commercial use. Snap-on lid locks make these hard to clean. Except for toasters; mixers; microwave ovens; water heaters; and hoods; food equipment shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s intended use and certified or classified for sanitation by an ANSI-accredited certification program. Discussed switching containers with PIC. No point taken today.

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 6, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 6, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.18; Priority; Thawed egg and cheese sandwiches and egg muffins were observed with 10 day holding times. Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired; if it has not been labeled; or if the label is incorrect. Ready-to-eat; TCS foods shall be date marked once thawed and opened from a commercial package and kept no longer than 7 days. The day of thawing and opening counts as day 1. CDI- dates known and corrected. No points taken

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 4-903.11(A)(C)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11(A)(C); Core; Boxes of straws; cups and coffee filters were stored on the floor. 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. CDI- boxes moved off the floor. Store accordingly.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source

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