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Heritage Elem. School Cafeteria

Name: Heritage Elem. School Cafeteria
Address: 3500 Rogers Rd, Wake County, NC

3500 Rogers Rd

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Jul 16, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; In walk-in cooler; prepped containers of spinach dip and pinto beans and an open bag of queso dip were lacking a date label. PIC stated that spinach dip and beans were prepared on Monday and queso bag was opened on Tuesday. Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food shall be discarded if it is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day. Facility has 24 hours to datemark TCS foods after the package has been opened/food has been prepared. CDI- Date of preparation was known for these foods and PIC was allowed to place date labels on containers.

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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core; Drain plug is missing on outside dumpster receptacle. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Facility has an active work order (SR1010833) that was submitted on 1/8/2026 for the replacement of this drain plug. *Points may be assessed on future inspections if violation persists.

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 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; A nonfunctional 2 door reach-in cooler is kept in the kitchen with service request posted on door. Request dates back to 11/9/2020 (SR645412). Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used shall be removed from the premises. Remove this reach-in cooler if maintenance does not intend to repair it. *Points are now being assessed for this repeat violation.

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, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 19, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.13Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13; Core; Shelving in walk-in cooler needs cleaning to remove the accumulated microbial growth. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Clean shelving more frequently.

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

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 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 11, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Container of mozzarella cheese in the walk-in cooler lacking a datemark. When asked; PIC stated that this package of cheese was opened last Wednesday (5 days ago) for spaghetti. Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food shall be discarded if it is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day and once it exceeds its date for time/temperature safety (7 days from preparation or opening if held at 41F or below). Remember that the prep date is Day 1. CDI- Mozzarella cheese was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

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 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

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 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; A personal Stanley cup was found stored on prep table. Areas designated for employees to eat and drink shall be located so that food; equipment; linens; and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. CDI- Personal drink was relocated during the inspection.

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

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

1 - Inspection

Apr 7, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; An employee drink was stored on a shelf above packaged salads. Employee food/drinks shall be stored in a manner that prevents the contamination of the establishment's food and supplies. CDI- The drink was moved to a lower shelf.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core; The drain plug is missing from the garbage dumpster. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. No points taken due to dumpster being replaced since last inspection (8.23.24) and the missing drain plug being a new violation. Service request submitted during inspection. * The recycling leak may have a leak at the bottom; unable to determine due to recent rain.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 23, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode 7-102.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-102.11; Priority Foundation; A squeeze bottle of pots and pans cleaner (pink liquid) stored beside pre-packaged pots and pans cleaner was not labeled. Working containers of poisonous/toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be labeled with the name of the material. CDI- Bottle was labeled.

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

minorCode 5-501.111Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; Core; The garbage dumpster is separating at the seam on the front side of the dumpster; creating a hole/gap. Dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair. A work order was submitted. ; 5-501.114; Core; The drain plug is missing from garbage dumpster. Dumpsters with drains are required to have drain plugs. Work order #27825848 had been closed; PIC resubmitted and added dumpster separating at the seams creating a gap. No points taken due to work order not having been fulfilled.

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

minorCode 6-403.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-403.11; Core; Clean employee beverage containers were stored on a shelf above the sanitize compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Employee belongings shall be stored in a manner that prevents the contamination of the establishment's food; equipment; utensils and other supplies. CDI- Beverage containers were relocated.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 26, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core; Drain plug is missing from garbage dumpster. Dumpsters with drains are required to have drain plugs. No points taken due to PIC having a work order #27825848 that is still in queue from December 18; 2023.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 26, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection