1 - Inspection
Sep 18, 2026
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 18, 2026 · Original Source
Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC
Herbert Akins Elementary Lunchroom
2255 Herbert Akins Rd
Last inspected Sep 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Score 100
SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
7 inspections1 - Inspection
Mar 26, 2026
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, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Oct 9, 2025
Score 99.5
Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
notedCode 4-501.11 Walk in freezer gasket torn at bottomOther
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11 Walk in freezer gasket torn at bottom; door beginning to have ice buildup. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Mar 6, 2025
Score 100
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
notedCode 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C) One of the two lids to the dumpster has been ripped off of the binOther
Official wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C) One of the two lids to the dumpster has been ripped off of the bin; whereas the other lid is broken; therefore unit it not properly covered. PIC has contacted company to replace and is awaiting a replacement. Keep dumpster; outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. No points deducted at this time.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Score 100
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11 Ice machine is not in working order. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. PIC stated the unit is in the process of being removed and replaced. 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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Apr 9, 2024
Score 98.5
Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Beef and cheese chalupas on service line observed at 90 F. Beef and cheese chalupas in reach in warmer observed at 110 F. Black beans on service line observed at 115 F. Temperature control for safety foods shall be maintained at 135 F or higher. Corrected During Inspection - PIC immediately pulled black beans to discard and replenish wish product maintaining at 135 F or higher. Chalupas were immediately pulled to reheat back up to 165 F.
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 temperaturecriticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling
Official wording
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector’s notes
3-501.18; Priority; Mozzarella observed with a prep date of 2/15/24 that has not yet been discarded. Temperature control for safety; ready to eat foods shall be discarded immediatley once the 7 day shelf life has been exceeded. Corrected During Inspection - PIC immediately discarded this item.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Score 99
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 7-204.11Chemicals
Official wording
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-204.11 ; Priority; One sanitizer spray bottle observed below 200 ppm of quaternary ammonia sanitizer. Chemical sanitizers applied to food contact surfaces shall meet the appropriate requirements for concentration. Corrected During Inspection - PIC immediately discarded this and refilled the bottle to meet 200ppm.
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 unsafelyminorCode 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; Walk in cooler; at the time of inspection; was not maintaining 41 F or less. PIC stated that there is currently a work order in place for this unit and that they are utilizing the next door middle school's walk in cooler for food storage until unit can be repaired. Facility does have a functional walk in freezer and reach in cooler that are currently storing their TCS food items at appropriate temperatures. PIC will email inspector with updates as cooler is repaired. 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 problemsminorCode 5-501.113Facility maintenance
Official wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.113; Core; Dumpster lid missing from receptacle in outdoor refuse area. Receptacles shall have tight fitting lids. PIC has work order in place for this to be replaced.
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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source