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Refuel #190

1012 Holding Village Way

Last inspected Oct 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Refuel #190 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 99” (official score 99).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Dec 6, 2024 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Refuel #190 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 6, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 29, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode Observation: Numerous dishes and containers are cracked and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 4-101.11 Materials used in the construction of UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colorsCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Numerous dishes and containers are cracked and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. 4-101.11 Materials used in the construction of UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors; odors; or tastes to FOOD and under normal use conditions shall be: P (A) Safe; P (B) Durable; CORROSION-RESISTANT; and nonabsorbent; (C) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated WAREWASHING; (D) Finished to have a SMOOTH; EASILY CLEANABLE surface; and (E) Resistant to pitting; chipping; crazing; scratching; scoring; distortion; and decomposition. 4-202.11 Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: (1) SMOOTH; Pf (2) Free of breaks; open seams; cracks; chips; inclusions; pits; and similar imperfections; Pf (3) Free of sharp internal angles; corners; and crevices; Pf (4) Finished to have SMOOTH welds and joints; Pf and (5) Accessible for cleaning and inspection without being disassembled; disassembling without the use of tools or by using commonly available handheld tools such as screwdrivers; pliers; open-end wrenches; and Allen wrenches. This does not apply to cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines or beverage syrup lines or tubes. PF

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

majorCode Observation: Test strips were not available. 4-302.14 Sanitizing SolutionsCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Test strips were not available. 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions; Testing Devices (Pf)

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 29, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 28, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Other

Official Wording

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Pizza was not marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf CDI: Pizza was discarded and new pizza was cooked and placed in the unit.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 28, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 8, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

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, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 23, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Dishes still have date mark 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: Dishes with date mark stickers on them were laced in the three comp sink to be 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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

Observation: Mouse feces were in the cabinet below the fountain drink machine. 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, Apr 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 6, 2024

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s Notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C); PIC states that her food manager protection certification is expired and no longer valid. At all times of food service; at least one employee shall be a certified food protection manager from an ANSI accredited program. Establishment has 210 days from the date of the permit to have food protection manager certification.

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 2-401.11 EatingEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s Notes

2-401.11 Eating; Drinking; or Using Tobacco (C); Opened employee personal food was found being stored above food for sale in the prep bottom cooler. Employee personal food and beverages shall be stored and used in areas where they cannot potentially contaminate food or clean equipment. CDI- PIC removed food from this area during the inspection.

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

criticalCode 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - FrequencyCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency; Potato slicer had food residue remaining on its interior surfaces. Food contact surfaces of equipment used for non-potentially hazardous food shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. PIC cleaning slicer. Clean this slicer 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

minorCode 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Food properly labeled: original container

Inspector’s Notes

3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C); Food ingredient containers were found with no labeling. Food ingredients in working containers shall be labeled with their common name.

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, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source