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Joyner Elementary Cafeteria

Name: Joyner Elementary Cafeteria
Address: 2300 Lowden St, Wake County, NC

2300 Lowden St

Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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9 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 26, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-501.114(C) A quaternary ammonium sanitizer shall have a minimum temperature of 75F and a concentration indicated by the manufacturer's directions. P Quat sanitizer concentration shall be within 150-400 ppm. - Observed 1 sani-bucket with quat sanitizer concentration lower than 150 ppm. Corrected during inspection (CDI) - Quat sanitizer remixed to 200 ppm.

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 2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C). Except counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foodsEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 Effectiveness - Hair Restraints (C). Except counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods; hostesses; and wait staff; FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats; hair coverings or nets; beard restraints; and clothing that covers body hair; that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT; UTENSILS; and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. - Observed 1 food handler with hair restraint (hair net and dreadlocks); but the end of the dreadlocks is outside of the hair net; which is not effective for restraining hair. Education provided.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 5-205.13 Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device (Pf) A device such as a water treatment device or backflow preventer shall be scheduled for inspection and serviceWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.13 Scheduling Inspection and Service for a Water System Device (Pf) A device such as a water treatment device or backflow preventer shall be scheduled for inspection and service; in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and as necessary to prevent device failure based on local water conditions; and records demonstrating inspection and service shall be maintained by the person in charge (PIC). Pf - Observed the ice machine water filter last service date was May 2025; which is longer than the 1-year service interval. CDI - PIC called maintenance for a work order for water filter service.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

notedCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C)5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C) - Observed 1 dumpster door open and 1 dumpster with no drain plug. Discussed the matter with PIC.

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 26, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 4, 2025

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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; Lite residue accumulation on dry storage racks. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency and clean thoroughly.

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 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16; Core; Mop not hung to dry; leaning up against wall; floppy side up. After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies. Hang mops to dry after use; floppy mop head side down; so draining into service sink drain. [REPEAT]

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, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 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

4-501.11; Core; Entire walk-in freezer is not working. PIC states the A/C is also out in the building. One rusting wire rack in walk-in cooler. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers specifications. PIC states a work order is in place for these items. Finish repair/replace of these 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 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16; Core; Mop not hung to dry; sitting in empty mop bucket. After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or supplies. Hang mops to dry after use; floppy mop head side down; so draining into service sink drain. Recommend adding wall hook for hanging this style mop. 6-501.114; Core; Equipment no longer needed or used sitting out on dock; and in kitchen; which can create spaces for pest harborage and limits storage space. Items included very old meat slicer; steamer; and additional equipment/paper files from another school. Maintain premises free of Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Finish surplus process for these items.[REPEAT]

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 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 21, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 2-501.11Other

Official wording

Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector’s notes

2-501.11; Priority Foundation; PIC does not currently have written procedures available to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. CDI- Written procedures and educational material provided to PIC.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Disposition: Date-marking missing on one opened package of mozzarella cheese. When asked; PIC stated it was opened last Friday. Refrigerated; READY-TO-EAT; POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be date-marked. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1 (ex.-date the milk opened; date the meat/vegetable cooked). Add date mark to prepared TCS foods that will be held over to the next day. Prepared TCS food shall be discarded if it exceeds the temperature and time combination as specified in Food Code (up to 7 days when maintained at 41F and less). Many hard cheeses are date-marking exempt; but date-marking is required for mozzarella; cream cheese; and cottage cheese. CDI- Known opened-on date added by PIC during 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 2-303.11Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

2-303.11; Core; Food employee observed wearing large watch while working with food. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band; while preparing FOOD; FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. CDI- PIC educated on Food Code requirements.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 4-202.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-202.11; Priority Foundation; Plastic food pan stored as clean observed cracked through to food surface. Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: SMOOTH; Free of breaks; open seams; cracks; chips; inclusions; pits; and similar imperfections; and Free of sharp internal angles; corners; and crevices. CDI- Damaged container voluntarily discarded by PIC during inspection. Order replacement.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Residue accumulation along floors in walk-in cooler. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Increase cleaning frequency to these areas. 6-501.114; Core; Old Ice machine unit; no longer functioning; sitting just outside kitchen back entrance; which can create pest harborage. When asked; PIC stated this item is on list for removal. Maintain premises free of Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Finish surplus/removal process for this item. [REPEAT]

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 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 7, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning needed of floors throughout establishment including dry storage. Repeat.

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 7, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 11, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · 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; Ice machine still broken. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. PIC stated part has been ordered but they are waiting for maintenance to install. Repeat.

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; Cleaning needed of floors throughout establishment including dry storage. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Repeat.

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 11, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 18, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · 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; [Repeat] The ice machine is still broken. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of 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

minorCode 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; The ice machine is no longer functional and there are no current plans to repair it. Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Remove 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, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 3, 2023

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 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; The walk-in freezer has ice buildup present along the back wall. The ice machine is broken. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair and 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 problems

minorCode 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; the shelving in the walk-in cooler has residue accumulation present. The hood system has dust accumulation present as well. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency.

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

majorCode 5-103.11Other

Official wording

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector’s notes

5-103.11; Priority Foundation; Hot water is not available throughout the kitchen. Water temperature is currently 76F. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. CDI- water is being boiled to wash multi-use utensils and equipment.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; The floors throughout the kitchen and dry storage room have debris and residue accumulation present. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

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, Oct 3, 2023 · Original Source