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Forest Pines Drive Elementary

Name: Forest Pines Drive Elementary
Address: 11455 Forest Pines Dr, Wake County, NC

11455 Forest Pines Dr

Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 2, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Certified food protection manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

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 Observation: Dust is building up and hanging off of ceiling vents in the hallway by the walk in cooler. 4-601.11(C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dustCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Dust is building up and hanging off of ceiling vents in the hallway by the walk in cooler. 4-601.11(C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris.

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 2, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 28, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Ansi approved manager was not present. Servesafe certificate has expired. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

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 Observation: Establishment has three ice machinesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Establishment has three ice machines; only one works. Broken ice machines should be removed from establishment. Multiple broken tv's are sitting around the mop basin and need to be reoved. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode Observation: Dust is building up on vents in hallway in front of walk in cooler. 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dustCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Dust is building up on vents in hallway in front of walk in cooler. 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 9, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode Observation: The ice macine has micriobial growth build upCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The ice macine has micriobial growth build up; It is not being sanitized as frequently as is needed. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P) CDI: ice machine was sanitized.

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 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 10, 2025

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode Observation: One metal pan was found that still had food debris on it after being washedCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observation: One metal pan was found that still had food debris on it after being washed; rinsed; and sanitized. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. CDI: Pan was placed in three comp sink to be washed; rinsed and sanitized.

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 10, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 27, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Ice machine has microbial growth build up. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (P) CDI: Ice machine was wiped down with sani rag.

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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minorCode Observation: Wall beside water fountain in the dining area needs repair. Their is a hole in the wall beside the water fountain. 6-201.13 Floor and Wall JuncturesCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Wall beside water fountain in the dining area needs repair. Their is a hole in the wall beside the water fountain. 6-201.13 Floor and Wall Junctures; Coved; and Enclosed or Sealed (C)

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 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 19, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

majorCode 3-202.15Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition; safe & unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

3-202.15 ; Priority Foundation; A few cans with dents along the seam found stored with the rest of the cans in good condition in the dry goods storage. FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the cans.

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.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 19, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection