Restaurant · Wake County, NC

Taco Bell #34556

4004 Capital Blvd

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

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Quick Answers

When was Taco Bell #34556 last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 98” (official score 98).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 8 inspections on record, from Oct 2, 2023 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Taco Bell #34556 ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 2, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Nov 6, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Observed multiple plastic tins that were deemed clean with food debris and a greasy feel on them.- Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.- CDI; items 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

notedCode 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-901.11; Core; Observed wet stacking of plastic containers.- Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying.- Air dry all dishes before stacking them together.

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 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11; Core; Observed cups at drive through and sauce cups at prep station stacked higher than protective barrier.- Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used.- Please do not stack past protective barriers or keep them in the plastic covering.

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, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 10, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

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 10, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 12, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

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 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

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, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 24, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-901.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

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 4-903.11Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

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 5-501.110Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

5-501.110; Core; Observed piles of trash not in receptacles and on the floor in the back near door.- REFUSE; recyclables; and returnables shall be stored in receptacles or waste handling units so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents.- Please keep trash in a receptacle and not on the floor.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 24, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 25, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; A few orange pans and large white bin used to hold twists and other warm items stored as clean had food debris buildup on the inner edges...Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch...CDI: Soiled utensils were sent back to dish to be cleaned 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 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; [Repeat] Observed clean utensils stored on dusty drying shelves throughout the kitchen. Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a clean; dry location where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. Increase cleaning of utensil shelves.

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 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s Notes

6-303.11; The lights in the walk-in cooler are not working. The PIC stated that water is leaking into the light system causing the shortage. Provide required lighting intensity.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 30, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; [Repeat] Observed clean utensils stored on greasy and dusty drying shelves throughout the kitchen. Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a clean; dry location where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. Increase cleaning of utensil shelves.

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

minorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11; Core; The ice chute on the drink machine in the drive thru area is cracked and being held together with clear tape. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Replace broken ice chute.

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 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; The nonfood contact surfaces of white storage bins have heavy grease build up present. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris.

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 30, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 30, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 two food containers stored as clean with food residue. Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI-Containers were moved to three compartment sink during inspection.

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 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Observed clean utensils stored on greasy utensil drying shelf across from three compartment sink. Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a clean; dry location where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. Increase cleaning of utensil shelves.

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, Jan 30, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 2, 2023

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4-903.11(A)Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11(A); (B) and (D); Core; Observed clean food containers stored on soiled shelving. Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a clean; dry location where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. Increase cleaning of utensil shelves.

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

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

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-903.11(A) and (C); Core; Observed a box of plastic lids stored directly on the floor in dry storage area. Singler service and single use articles shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Elevate boxes.