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Durant Road Elem. Cafeteria

9901 Durant Rd

Last inspected Sep 18, 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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9 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-304.14(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B); Core; A damp wiping cloth was stored on a prep table. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be held between uses in sanitizer and laundered daily. CDI- Cloth was put in sanitizer.

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 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 26, 2026

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Two blown light panels in the dry storage area; and one blown bulb in the hood. Floors; walls; and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. *Points not taken due to improvement in cleaning and majority of repairs being made.

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 26, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 9, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-205.10Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-205.10; Core - Inverted milk crates were being used as "shelving" to elevate food above floor in walk-in freezer...Except for mixers; toasters; microwave ovens; water heaters and hoods; food service equipment shall meet ANSI/NSF certification or equivalent...Use existing approved shelving or racks to elevate items above floor or obtain additional approved shelving. 4-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) Some wire storage and milk cooler (by serving line) shelving was peeling or damaged; and at least one mobile push cart had cracks in top shelf...Food service equipment shall be kept in good repair and door seals shall be tight...Replace items above with similar approved equipment. 4-502.11 (A) and (C); Core - (REPEAT) Some laminate sheet pans were cracked and chipped...Food service utensils shall be kept in good repair...Remove damaged laminate sheet pans from food preparation and service.

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) - (REPEAT) Surfaces/areas around serving line lights had food splatter and debris build-upCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) - (REPEAT) Surfaces/areas around serving line lights had food splatter and debris build-up; and some wire shelves had cob web/dust build-up...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces stated above.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) Walk-freezer evaporator was leaking (significant ice was dripping onto sheet pan below it); and some kitchen floor tiles had missing grout between them. By 3-comp sink; some wall surfaces had holes or were damaged; and wall panel had warped (bulged out). Some kitchen corner stripping was loose or missing. Some holes were in walls and were damaged or peeling in mop sink/can wash area off kitchen and in bathroom. Diamond plate metal panel on exterior of walk-in freezer was loose...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair/replace damaged fixtures or surfaces above; seal wall holes; and resecure diamond plate panel. 6-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) Some ceiling vents were dusty and light shields were soiled. Several ceiling panels in dry storage were stained/discolored...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces above.

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 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11 (E )Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 (E ); Core - Interior bottom white guard in ice machine had some mold build-up...Equipment such as ice machines used for nonTCS foods shall be kept clean to prevent mold/debris accumulation...Increase ice machine 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 3-305.12Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.12; Core - In walk-in cooler; observed significant condensation accumulation (drips) on top of white paper covering sliced honey dew...Food may not be stored under leaking condensation areas or drips to prevent contamination of food...CDI by moving melon from under leaking areas.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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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 - (REPEAT) Some wire storage and milk cooler (by serving line) shelving was peeling or damaged; freezer gasket at serving line was damaged/detached; and at least one mobile push cart had cracks in top shelf...Food service equipment shall be kept in good repair and door seals shall be tight...Replace items above with similar approved equipment. 4-502.11 (A) and (C); Core - (REPEAT) Some laminate sheet pans were cracked and chipped...Food service utensils shall be kept in good repair...Remove damaged laminate sheet pans from food preparation and service.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) - Surfaces/areas around serving line lights had food splatter and debris build-up...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces stated above.

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 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) Walk-freezer evaporator was leaking (significant ice was dripping onto sheet pan below it); and some kitchen floor tiles had missing grout between them. Condensation was also dripping from ceiling seam in walk-in cooler onto food below. Several holes were in walls in mop sink/can wash area off kitchen and in bathroom. Some paint was damaged in kitchen employees' bathroom. Diamond plate metal panel on exterior of walk-in freezer was loose. Three-compartment sink faucets were dripping after turning water completely off...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair/replace leaks; tile grout; seal wall holes; repair damaged paint; and resecure diamond plate panel. In freezer; remove all accumulated ice below evaporator. 6-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) Some ceiling vents were dusty...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces above. 6-501.16; Core - Two wet mops were stored with heads up; leaning against wall and handles down inside mop sink/can wash basin...After use; position mops so they properly air dry without soiling walls; equipment and supplies...Hang up wet mops with handles up and mop heads down; draining into sink basin below.

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 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 30, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.14(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14(B); Core - Quaternary ammonium (QA) sanitizer was a little less than 150 ppm in wiping cloth bucket...Moist in-use wiping cloths shall be kept in approved clean sanitizer between uses...Change QA sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket so it's at proper concentration (150-400 ppm).

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 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 - Some wire storage shelving was peeling or damaged; door gasket on milk cooler by serving line was torn; and at least one mobile push cart had cracks in top shelf...Food service equipment shall be kept in good repair and door seals shall be tight...Replace items above with similar approved equipment. 4-502.11 (A) and (C); Core - Some laminate sheet pans were cracked and chipped...Food service utensils shall be kept in good repair...Remove damaged laminate sheet pans from food preparation and service.

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 5-501.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.11; Core - Outside cardboard dumpster was placed on the grass/soil (absorbent surface)...An outdoor storage surface for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete; asphalt; etc...Place cardboard dumpster on nonabsorbent surface as stated above. 5-501.111; Core - Trash dumpster was leaking; as evidenced by leachate on ground near dumpster; and one top lid on this dumpster was starting to crack by the hinge...Trash/recycling receptacles shall be kept in good repair...Contact trash company to have them replace dumpster.

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; Core - Walk-freezer evaporator was leaking (ice was dripping onto sheet pan below it); and some kitchen floor tiles had missing grout between them...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair evaporator leak; and replace missing tile grout. 6-501.12; Core - Some ceiling panels and vents were dusty...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces above.

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, May 30, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 11, 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 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 6, 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; No person in charge with food protection manager certification was present during inspection. At least one supervisor/manager shall be a certified food protection manager by passing a test (such as ServSafe) that is part of an ANSI accredited program. This certified person shall be on-site at all times during operation. CDI-List of accredited Certified Food Protection manager courses provided.

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, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 22, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Observed squeeze bottle with pink liquid next to three compartment sink not labeled. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. CDI-Bottle was labeled during inspection.

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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minorCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; Observed water leaking from pipe underneath three compartment sink when water is turned on. A plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair leak.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 19, 2023

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, Dec 19, 2023 · Original Source

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