Restaurant · Wake County, NC

McDonald's At Wendell Falls

5941 Taylor Rd

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

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Score 99.5

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Quick Answers

When was McDonald's At Wendell Falls last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 27, 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?: 3 inspections on record, from Apr 17, 2024 to Mar 27, 2026.
Has McDonald's At Wendell Falls ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 17, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Mar 27, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. A few plastic containers stored clean had some food debris on them. CDI: Placed in dish washing area for rewashing.

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 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipmentEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean utensils stored in soiled plastic containers.

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, Mar 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 15, 2025

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand This Area’s Scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 17, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed plastic container lids that were deemed clean with sticky residue on them.- Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.- CDI; items were moved to be cleaned.

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, Apr 17, 2024 · Original Source