Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC

Briarcliff Elementary Cafeteria

Name: Briarcliff Elementary Cafeteria
Address: 1220 Pond St, Wake County, NC

1220 Pond St

Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 11, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.11 Handwashing CleanserHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser; Availability (Pf) Observed the employee restroom hand sink without soap. Each handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid; powder; or bar soap. CDI; education provided and instructed to replace hand sink with soap.

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 date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P) Observed a bag of cabbage with a use by date of 9/2/26 stored in the walk in cooler. (A) A FOOD specified in 3-501.17(A) or (B) shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination specified in 3-501.17(A); except time that the product is frozen. CDI; food item voluntarily discarded.

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 —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- Observed torn gasket in tall reach in cooler one. Observed that the ice machine is in bad repair. A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. Repair.

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, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 8, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P) Sanitizer spray bottle (quaternary ammonia) observed registering at 500ppm rather than 200-400ppm as required. Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations; diluting as required. Corrected During Inspection - PIC discarded contents of container at time of discovery.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

notedCode 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (C) Rodent droppings observed in back storage area behind washer and dryer as well as in corners of this room. This was observed in area that are more difficult to clean around. The premise shall be maintained free on insectsPests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests (C) Rodent droppings observed in back storage area behind washer and dryer as well as in corners of this room. This was observed in area that are more difficult to clean around. The premise shall be maintained free on insects; rodents; and other pests.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 5-203.12 Toilets and Urinals (C) At the time of inspectionCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

5-203.12 Toilets and Urinals (C) At the time of inspection; the employee restroom; located inside of the kitchen next to the office area; is not in working order. At least one toilet; and not fewer than what is required by law; shall be provided. At this time; employees are utilizing another restroom down the hall.

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, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 26, 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 26, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 26, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Several spray bottles and containers of sanitizer were stored on the shelf above the 2-compartment food prep sink. Chemicals shall be stored where they cannot drip or spill onto food or cleaned equipment or utensils. CDI-Chemicals were moved to a lower shelf; away from food preparation areas.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 26, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection