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Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC

East Cary Middle Sch. Cafeteria

1111 Se Maynard Rd

Last inspected Aug 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

The full inspection history

6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 27, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) At the time of inspectionPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) At the time of inspection; there wasn't a person in charge with the Food Protection Manager Certification. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager.

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 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 20, 2026

Score 96

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) At the time of inspectionPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) At the time of inspection; there wasn't a person in charge with the Food Protection Manager Certification; as the manager's CFPM expired on 6/1/2025. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager.

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
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(A) 2-compartment produce sink is not clean. There is an unclean residue coating interior sink surfaces. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Evaluate the effectiveness of the soap / detergent that is available to employees. Use detergent to effectively clean the sink after each use. Rinse and apply sanitizer. Sink cleaning was directed during 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 —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) Milk Box refrigerator in use is not in working order. 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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Towel dispenser has unclean build-up. Effectively clean the paper towel dispenser where lever is located and activated. . . Remove the unclean build-up around the handles of milk box refrigerator. Maintain these surfaces free of unclean material.

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 (C) Floor is not clean at the ice machine; handwashing sink and produce sink. Effectively cleaning the floor in this area. Door to the toilet room needs cleaning.

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 20, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 11, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) At the time of inspectionPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) At the time of inspection; there wasn't a person in charge with the Food Protection Manager Certification; as the PIC's CFPM expired on 6/1/2025. The person in charge shall be a certified food protection manager.

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
notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Spicy chicken sandwiches observed at 116 F on service line. Chicken ramen burrito observed at 125 F inside reach in warmer. Temperature control for safety foods shall be maintained at 135 F or higher. Corrected During Inspection - PIC immediately reheated products up to 165 F prior to service.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P) Open container of mozzarella cheese observed in walk in cooler with a date of 8/28/25. Temperature control for safety; ready to eat foods shall be discarded once the 7 day shelf life has been met. Corrected During Inspection - PIC voluntarily discarded this product.

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 (C) Milk cooler and reach in freezer are not in working order. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 12, 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 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 14, 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, Feb 14, 2024 · Original Source

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