Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC

Cary Senior High Cafeteria

Name: Cary Senior High Cafeteria
Address: 638 Walnut St, Wake County, NC

638 Walnut St

Last inspected Feb 11, 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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5 inspections

1 - Inspection

Feb 11, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; A few trays of cheeseburgers holding less than 135 F. If held hot; TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods shall maintain 135 F or above. CDI - Burgers reheated in oven.

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 ceiling. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. PIC had placed a work order and maintenance repaired the walk-in freezer a few months ago; however; it is in disrepair again. PIC to place a new work order for the walk-in freezer.

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, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 11, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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) Three compartment sink wash compartment does not properly stay secured when stopped. Walk in freezer is leaking underneath the fans. Two steamers are currently not in working order. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. PIC has work order in place for these items.

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 6-501.114 Maintaining PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114 Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter (C) Unused equipment is being stored on the exterior of the building. Discard or remove items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.

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, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection