Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC

Cary Elementary Cafeteria

Name: Cary Elementary Cafeteria
Address: 400 Kildaire Farm Rd, Wake County, NC

400 Kildaire Farm Rd

Last inspected May 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 15, 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, May 15, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 6, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Observed one container of sliced cherry tomatoes holding at 43-44F. TCS (time/temperature control for safety) foods in cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI - Tomatoes were moved into the freezer for rapid cooling.

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 7-202.12(A)Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-202.12(A); Priority; The concentration of the QT sanitizer solution in the 3-compartment sink was tested to be around 500ppm; over the manufacturer's stated maximum concentration. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to: Law and the NC Food Code; manufacturer's use directions included in labeling (which states the concentration for this type of sanitizer shall have a minimum of 200ppm not to exceed 400ppm); and additional conditions that may be established by the regulatory authority. CDI - Sanitizer solution was partially drained and diluted with water to adjust concentration to fall within 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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core; The drain in the cardboard dumpster is missing a drain plug. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Replace missing drain plug before the next inspection.

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 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; A nonfunctional milk cooler is stored in a back corner of the kitchen; PIC states that this cooler is never used in daily operations. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Remove nonfunctional milk cooler before the 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 6, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 23, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Nonfunctional milk cooler stored in back corner of facility near walk in freezer. Ice machine is not in working orderCleaning 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) Nonfunctional milk cooler stored in back corner of facility near walk in freezer. Ice machine is not in working order; though facility has a work order in place for this unit and are awaiting repairs. Bottom of steam unit is nonoperational; though facility has a work order in place for this item as well. Tape being used to hold together parts of sneezeguard on service line; which is not cleanable. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.

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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Dust build up on walls above air drying rack in dish area as well as on walls in back corner closest to walk in freezer. Dust build up observed on air vents in multiple locations. Dust build up on hood filters above cook line. Physical facilities shall be maintained and kept clean.

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

Jan 9, 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, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 29, 2024

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, Aug 29, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 20, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The PIC (Person In Charge) is not a certified food protection manager. The PIC shall pass an exam as part of an ANSI-accredited food protection manager course. CDI-List of approved courses provided here: https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4 and provided via email to PIC. Send PIC to a certified food protection manager course to avoid this violation.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection