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Heritage High School Cafeteria

Name: Heritage High School Cafeteria
Address: 1150 Forestville Rd, Wake County, NC

1150 Forestville Rd

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 18, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.15Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15; Priority Foundation; Salads that had been made this morning were the only tcs food stored in the double door cooler and were unable to cool due to the temperature moving from 42F to 52F during inspector's visit. PIC stated that the cooler was at 34F this morning. CDI- Salads were moved to the walk-in cooler since they had over an hour to cool back down. **PIC stated that cooler will not be used for storing tcs foods until serviced.

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.

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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; The interior paneling is separating from the door of the walk-in freezer. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair and easily cleanable. Follow-up on work order to ensure these items are repaired. *A new work order was submitted this morning prior to inspector's arrival.

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 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; Immediately around the door and on the shelving closest to the door of the walk-in freezer is snow and ice buildup. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Remove snow and ice from shelving and around door.

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 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core; Two of the garbage dumpsters are missing their drain plugs. Dumpsters with drains are required to have drain plugs. Contact your waste management company for plugs. (One of the plugs is one the ground near the dumpster).

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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 24, 2025

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; Container of mozzarella cheese in the walk-in cooler lacking a datemark. When asked; PIC stated that this package of cheese was opened last Thursday (today is day 7). 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.

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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; There is thick ice buildup on evaporator pipe and the interior paneling is separating from the door of the walk-in freezer. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair and easily cleanable. Follow-up on work order to ensure these items are repaired.

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; Interior of large ice machine has a buildup of microbial growth- this ice machine is not currently operating and has a service request to be repaired. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. Clean the interior of the ice machine.

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 24, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 11, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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; There is a slight amount of ice buildup on the evaporator pipe and the paneling is separating from the door of the walk-in freezer #59192. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair and easily cleanable. Submit or follow up on work order.

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 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 12, 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 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 24, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; The papertowel dispenser at the handwashing sink closest to the employee area was empty. Handwashing sinks shall provide a method for drying hands such as individual; disposable towels or a hand drying device. CDI- Paper towels were put in the dispenser.

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

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.111; Core; Both of the brown dumpsters are rusting along the bottom and have small holes either on the front or sides of the dumpster. All dumpsters shall be maintained in good repair. Submit work order for replacements.

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, May 24, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 2, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; Delfield Cooler #59173 has an ambient air temperature of 53F and sushi; salads as well as other non-tcs foods temp at 52-53F. TCS foods being held cold shall be maintained at 41F or below. CDI- TCS foods moved to the walk-in cooler since according to log - foods had been out of temp less than 3 hours; submit a work order for this cooler.

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minorCode 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16; Core; A mop was stored in water in the mop bucket by the walk-in cooler door. Mops not in use shall be stored in a position that allows for air drying without soiling walls; equipment or supplies. CDI - The mop was removed and hung; water was dumped.

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 2, 2024 · Original Source