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Brier Creek Elem. Sch. Lunchroom

9801 Brier Creek Pky

Last inspected Sep 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 9, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Multiple containers of recently cut honeydew and recently prepared chicken wraps cooling in the reach-in cooler. An additional tray of chicken wraps observed cooling on the service line. Prepared foods shall be cooled using rapid cooling equipment (e.g.; the walk-in cooler/freezer) prior to placing on the service line or in cold holding equipment (reach-in cooler). If immediate service is needed; submerse foods completely in ice as a cooling mechanism. CDI - Foods moved to cool rapidly in the walk-in cooler. Additional ice added to chicken wraps stored on the service line (inspection conducted during lunch rush). 4-301.11; Priority Foundation; Facility is still operating with no milk box. Initial work order placed by PIC (Person In Charge) on 12/04/2025. PIC followed up on 3/02/2026 and has continued to follow up since then with no progress of resolution. PIC showed EHS numerous emails of communication regarding this issue. According to Jessica Jones; Area/Special Diet Administrator with CNS (Child Nutrition Services); the milk box was condemned on 5/21/2026 and an equipment request form was submitted on the same date. Explantation for request: compressor is in bad condition; is over 20 years old; and costs too much money to repair. A little over three months later; a POR (Purchase Of Request) was placed on 8/27/2026 by an Area Administrator. Equipment for holding cold food shall be sufficient in number and capacity. Repair of the milk box is critical to the cafeteria's functionality. Currently; milk is stored in the walk-in cooler and is transported to the service line prior to service; it is stored on ice on sheet trays. This is a temporary solution. The walk-in cooler is not a feasible location during busy or peak periods. A new milk box is needed and is required ASAP. VR - EHS will continue to verify progress of resolution.

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.

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notedCode 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; Ice buildup present on the walk-in freezer evaporator and on the flooring underneath it. No food stored directly underneath the evaporator. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Remove ice buildup; and an evaluation is required to determine cause of ice and address issue. A multitude of work orders for the freezer placed prior to 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 12, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 4-301.11Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

4-301.11; Priority Foundation; The milk box is inoperable. Work order placed by PIC (Person In Charge) on 12/04/2025; and PIC followed up on 3/02/2026 with no progress of resolution. According to the PIC; maintenance has been out to assess the milk box; but it has yet to be condemned or repaired. Equipment for holding cold food shall be sufficient in number and capacity. Repair of the milk box is critical to the cafeteria's functionality. Currently; milk is stored in the walk-in cooler and is transported to the service line prior to service; it is stored on ice on sheet trays. This is a temporary solution. The walk-in cooler is not a feasible location during busy or peak periods. VR - EHS will return to verify progress of resolution.

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.

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notedCode 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; Ice buildup present on the walk-in freezer condenser and the flooring underneath the condenser. No food stored underneath the condenser. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Remove ice buildup; ensure the walk-in freezer door remains closed and is fully sealed; and continue to work with maintenance regarding repairs. Work orders for the freezer placed prior to 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 12, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 17, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 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; Ice buildup present on the walk-in freezer condenser and the flooring underneath the condenser. No food stored underneath the condenser. Additionally; the ice machine is inoperable. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Remove ice buildup; ensure the walk-in freezer door remains closed and is fully sealed; and continue to work with maintenance regarding repairs. Work orders for the ice machine and the freezer placed prior to 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 17, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 30, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 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; Ice buildup present on the walk-in freezer condenser and the flooring underneath the condenser. No food stored underneath the condenser. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Remove ice buildup; ensure the walk-in freezer door remains closed and is fully sealed; and continue to work with maintenance for repairs. Excessive ice buildup indicates something is not functioning as intended and needs adjustment/repair. Work orders placed prior to 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.

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notedCode 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; Walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with black accumulation. Surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dirt; food residue and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency.

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.

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notedCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; The ceiling in the dry storage room was repaired; however; water damage was observed again indicating that pipes above the ceiling are leaking. A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair plumbing system.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Black and brown residue present on ceiling tiles in the dry storage room. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC has made numerous work orders dating back to November of 2023. The source of the water damage seems to have been addressed based on EHS's review of current and previous work orders; but it has not been fully repaired. Repair ceiling/roofing. Facility continues to await full 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 30, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 6, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 7-202.12Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-202.12; Priority; When tested during the inspection; the concentration of the quat sanitizing liquid was around 500ppm. Poisonous/toxic materials shall be used: according to law and the NC Food Code; and the manufacturer's use directions included in labeling. CDI - Manufacturer's label indicates allowable range for this sanitizer to be 200-400ppm; sanitizing compartment was partially drained and filled with water to dilute concentration. When tested again sanitizing liquid was within label range.

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.

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notedCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; Ceiling in dry storage was repaired; however water damage was observed again indicating that pipes above the ceiling are leaking and not in good repair. A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair plumbing system before the next inspection.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Ceiling in dry storage area with signs of black residue growth as removed and replaced with new ceiling tiles; however a few of these ceiling tiles now have brown staining that indicates water damage. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Replace stained ceiling tiles and address source of water damage. Repeat.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 7, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 6-501.14(A)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14(A); (c); Observed some minor dust buildup on the ceiling vents; not yet a source of environmental contamination. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust; dirt; and other materials. Clean ceiling vents before next inspection to prevent contamination of food ; clean utensils; and equipment.

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.

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notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; (c); Observed growing black residue spots on the ceiling in the dry food storage area which appears to be water damage. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Damage appears to be increasing and is possibly signs of black mold buildup. Repair and remove damaged section of ceiling.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 8, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Observed black residue spots on the ceiling in the dry food storage area which appears to be water damage; as well as peeling paint at the mop sink and in the employee bathroom. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC has shown documentation for ceiling repairs are in the process of being planned.; 6-501.12; Core; Observed some residue buildup on the wall beside employee lockers; possibly some sort of mold. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean residue from wall.

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 9, 2023

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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 gaskets on the lower door of the hot-hold cabinet are damaged. Equipment components such as doors; seals; hinges; etc. shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Replace damaged gaskets before next 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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; Observed black residue spot on the ceiling in dry storage as well as what appears to be the beginnings of water damage in dry storage. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Address source of water damage and repair ceiling. PIC stated that work order has been placed and is awaiting repairs.

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, Nov 9, 2023 · Original Source

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