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Taqueria La Capital (Wcid #827)

3505 Capital Blvd

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

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Quick Answers

When was Taqueria La Capital (Wcid #827) last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 100” (official score 100).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Oct 26, 2023 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Taqueria La Capital (Wcid #827) ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 26, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 29, 2026

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, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 18, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 5-202.12 Handwashing SinksHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s Notes

5-202.12 Handwashing Sinks; Installation (C) Handwashing sink is only reaching 93 F. Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.

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.

Official Wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Cooked onions sitting in bowl beside grill observed at 103 F. Temperature control for safety foods shall be maintained at 135 F or higher. Corrected During Inspection - Discussed violation with PIC and suggested 4 hour Time as a Public Health Control for these items. If TPHC is not utilized; this product needs to maintain 135 F or higher. Onions were cooked within the last hour and were gone within the time of the inspection; therefore it was not off temperature control for more than 4 hours.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s Notes

3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C) Sanitizer buckets were stored directly on floor. Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food; equipment; and utensils.

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

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Reach in cooler at back of unit is not in working condition. At the time of the inspection the unit was only holding non-TCS drink items. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. PIC stated that a new unit will be installed soon.

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 —Other

Official Wording

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector’s Notes

5-103.11 Capacity - Quantity and Availability (Pf) Upon arrival for inspection the water heater was turned off completely. Water supplied to handwashing sink and utensil sink is only reaching 93 F. Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands. Corrected During Inspection - PIC stated that the unit was off as it was emitting a lot of extra heat inside the food truck. PIC also stated that the generator isn't able to supply AC and water heater accessibility. Discussed the need to ensure proper temperatures to water fixtures. Water heater was turned on during inspection.

In Plain English

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

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

1 - Inspection

Feb 25, 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, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 30, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Date Marking (Pf) Chicken cooked yesterday was not marked with the preparation date. Refrigerated; ready to eat; TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) held 24 hours shall be marked with the preparation date; and be discarded within 7 days of that date. CDI-Chicken was allowed to be date marked.

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, Sep 30, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection