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Fox Road Elementary Cafeteria

Name: Fox Road Elementary Cafeteria
Address: 7101 Fox Rd, Wake County, NC

7101 Fox Rd

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

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9 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 2, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11; Priority - Quaternary ammonium (QA) sanitizer in one spray bottle (medium pink colored liquid) was greater than 400 ppm. Chemical sanitizers applied to food contact surfaces shall not exceed required concentrations. CDI by diluting QA sanitizer to proper concentration (150-400 ppm).

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

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 walk-in freezer and dry storage shelves were getting rusty or were peeling. One door gasket on 3-door refrigerator was torn; and walk-in freezer door gasket was twisted and not sealing properly; resulting in significant ice forming on door and freezer shelves and interiors. Food service equipment shall be maintained in good repair; and seals shall be intact and tight. Replace equipment with similar approved equipment; and ensure gaskets are in good condition and sealing properly.

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 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core - One top lid on trash dumpster was trapped behind the dumpster and could not be flipped over to cover dumpster. Trash/recycling receptacles shall have tight-fitting lids and doors in place. Have solid waste company move dumpster so lid can be flipped over to close.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) Small vent holes under ventilation hood had dust build-up; and mop sink wall had some mold/mildew accumulation. Some kitchen ceiling panels were soiled/stained and one panel in employees' bathroom was also soiled. Significant ice had accumulated on walk-in freezer door interiors; door frame; ceiling and shelving; due to warm air leaks into the unit causing condensation and resulting ice formation. Freezer door can't be closed adequately because of ice build-up; resulting in continual ice accumulation on freezer interiors. Physical facilities shall be kept clean. Increase cleaning frequency of fixtures/surfaces above. After fixing the warm air leak problem; remove all ice accumulation on freezer door; ceiling; and shelves.

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 2, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 29, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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 4-601.11 (B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C); Core - (REPEAT) Observed soiled undersides of serving lines by light fixtures and undersides of side metal extensions; exteriors of mobile metal storage unit; some shelving where clean utensils/containers are stored. Old tape and sticky residues were on lids of freezer at serving line...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/equipment above; and remove old tape.

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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core - (REPEAT) One dumpster drain plug was missing...Trash/recycling receptacles with drains shall have plugs in place...Contact solid waste company to replace missing drain plug.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) The right 3-comp sink faucet arm and single sink faucet arm were leaking. Some kitchen floor tiles had missing grout (by steamers)...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair/replace damaged fixtures and surfaces; and repair faucet leaks. 6-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) Small vent holes under ventilation hood had dust build-up; and a few ceiling light shields had accumulation of insect remains. Some ceiling panels were soiled/yellowed. Flooring under serving line was soiled...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of fixtures/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, Apr 29, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 22, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5-202.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12; Core - After checking hot water at bathroom sink on three separate occasions during inspection; hot water did not exceed 94F. Water temperature went up and then went down quickly when checking water temperatures...Hot water of at 100F shall be provided at handsinks...Increase hot water to at least 100F at bathroom handsink.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) Some walk-in freezer and dry storage shelves were getting rusty or were peeling...Food service equipment shall be maintained in good repair...Replace equipment with similar approved equipment. 4-502.11 (A) and (C); Core - A few food containers were cracked/damaged...Food service utensils shall be kept in good repair...Discard damaged 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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core - (REPEAT) One dumpster drain plug was missing...Trash/recycling receptacles with drains shall have plugs in place...Contact solid waste company to replace missing drain plug.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) Walk-in metal door frame strip was damaged. The right 3-comp sink faucet arm was leaking. No cold running water was available at the one kitchen handsink. A few kitchen floor tiles were damaged around a floor drain (by clean utensil storage shelving); and a few sink floor drain surfaces were rusty/damaged...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair/replace damaged fixtures and surfaces; repair faucet leak; and provide cold running water under pressure at handsink. 6-501.12; Core - (REPEAT) Small vent holes under ventilation hood had dust build-up...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of dusty vent hood areas.

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, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 25, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 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 - Wrapped hot dogs in buns in hot holding cabinet were 121-125F...After properly reheating or cooking; hot TCS* foods shall be maintained at 135F or above throughout entire product...CDI by reheating hot dogs.

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 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) Serving line milk cooler door gaskets were torn. Some walk-in freezer and dry storage shelves were getting rusty or were peeling...Food service equipment shall be maintained in good repair...Replace equipment with similar approved equipment.

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 4-601.11 (B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C); Core - (REPEAT) Observed soiled undersides of serving lines by light fixtures; exteriors of mobile metal storage unit; walk-in cooler/freezer door gaskets; equipment legs...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/equipment 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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core - (REPEAT) One dumpster drain plug was missing...Trash/recycling receptacles with drains shall have plugs in place...Have solid waste company replace missing drain plug.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) Ice was dripping from under evaporator and ceiling in walk-in freezer (onto shelving and floor below); Most of ice build-up may be caused by freezer door being left open and allowing warm air to enter unit; due to exterior spring lock not locking properly. A few kitchen faucets were leaking/dripping. No cold water was available at the one kitchen handsink...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair spring lock on freezer door; any leaking evaporator lines and leaking faucets. Provide cold running water under pressure at handsink. 6-501.12; Core - Small vent holes under ventilation hood had dust build-up. Wall under three compartment sink was soiled; and ice was accumulated on shelves and floor under evaporator in walk-in freezer...Physical facilities shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/fixtures above; and remove accumulated ice 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, Sep 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 19, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 3-305.12Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.12; Core - Observed ice accumulated on some food boxes in walk-in freezer (under evaporator)...Food may not be stored under leaking water lines or on lines where water has condensed...Remove ice from boxes; and until evaporator leaks have been repaired; place pans under leaks to catch ice.

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

notedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-101.19; Core - Large plastic bags were lining shelving under crates of milk cartons in walk-in cooler (hard to clean and sanitize)...Equipment surfaces subject to spills and splash shall be made of materials that are smooth and easy to clean...Remove plastic bags from shelving and consider using flat sheet pans under milk carton crates to catch spilled milk. 4-501.11; Core - (REPEAT) Serving line milk cooler gasket was torn. Some walk-in freezer shelving and reach-in refrigerator shelves were getting rusty or were peeling...Food service equipment shall be maintained in good repair...Replace equipment with similar approved equipment. 4-502.11 (A) and (C); Core - Observed some chipped laminate sheet pans and cracked containers...Food service utensils shall be kept in good repair...Discard damaged 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 4-601.11 (B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C); Core - Observed soiled undersides of side metal extensions of serving lines; exteriors of mobile metal storage unit; walk-in cooler door gaskets...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/equipment 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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core - Trash dumpster drain plug was missing...Trash/recycling receptacles with drains shall have plugs in place...Replace missing drain plug.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core - Ice was dripping from under evaporator in walk-in freezer (onto food boxes below). A few kitchen faucets were leaking/dripping...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair leaking evaporator lines and leaking faucets.

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 19, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 9, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.14:CoreCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14:Core; Observed wiping cloth in quaternary ammonium (QA) sanitizer with concentration below 200ppm. Wet/damp wiping cloths shall be kept in approved; clean QA sanitizer at 200-400 ppm concentration. CDI-QA sanitizer was discarded.

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; Observed torn gasket in 3-door reach-in fridge. Kitchen manager stated work orders have been placed for gaskets to be replaced. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Replace gasket.

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, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 6, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Observed slight build up of residue inside of ice machine. In enclosed components of equipment such as ice machines shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Increase cleaning frequency of ice machine interior.

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

minorCode 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; Observed torn gasket in 3-door reach-in fridge. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Replace gasket.

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 6, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 14, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 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; Observed torn gasket in 3-door reach-in fridge. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Replace gasket.

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

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Observed dusty hood ventilation filter. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning in this area.

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, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection