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Kingswood Elem. Sch. Cafeteria

200 E Johnson St

Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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9 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; There is an unused milk box that has been in the kitchen since last inspection. Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Remove the milk box.

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, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 7, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11; Priority; The quaternary ammonium solution in use at the 3-compartment sink measured 500ppm. Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations; diluting as required. Use test strips available to check solution periodically. CDI-Solution was remade to be 400ppm.

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.

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notedCode 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; There is an unused milk box that has been in the kitchen since last inspection. Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Remove the milk box. .

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 7, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 29, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C) 3 compartment ware washing sink is heavily soiled with unclean grime; build up; coating the interior of the sanitizing compartment. Effectively clean the sink daily; using detergent. Fill sanitizer into a clean sink. CDI-Sink was scrubbed and sanitized.

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 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; There is an unused milk box that has been in the kitchen since last inspection. Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Remove the milk box.

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 29, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 2, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11(Core) The floor and milk shelf in the walk in cooler had significant food build up. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dustCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(Core) The floor and milk shelf in the walk in cooler had significant food build up. Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Increase cleaning frequency of the walk in cooler.

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 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; There is an unused milk box that has been in the kitchen since last inspection. Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Remove the milk box.

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, Jun 2, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 14, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 5-202.12 After running for several minutesHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-202.12 After running for several minutes; the highest water temperature at the kitchen handwashing sink is 75 degrees F. Provide at least 100F water at handsinks.

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.

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notedCode 4-501.14 Warewashing EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14 Warewashing Equipment; Cleaning Frequency (C) 3 compartment ware washing sink is heavily soiled with unclean grime; build up; coating the interior of the sanitizing compartment. Effectively clean the sink daily; using detergent. Fill sanitizer into a clean sink.

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) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (B) and (C) Equipment; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Tables in the dining room are dirty. Tables need to be effectively cleaned with detergent or pressure washed. . . Delfied 2 door Refrigerator with lettuce and juice has dirty doors that have green and black build up. Unclean build up on the splash surface above the hot buffet; around the light. Maintain equipment clean and free of build up.

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 6-501.114 Beverage Air Milk Box Refrigerator in the kitchen is not used and has an odor. Remove unused equipment that is no longer necessary. 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114 Beverage Air Milk Box Refrigerator in the kitchen is not used and has an odor. Remove unused equipment that is no longer necessary. 6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Ceiling is dusty around ceiling vent. Maintain the ceiling 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, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 15, 2024

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Winston CVap holding cabinet is not holding food at 135F as required: Taco Meat in pita bread 111F to 115F. Rice & Bean Bowls 126F. Water reservoir in the bottom interior is above 160 degrees F but the cabinet is not holding food hot as required. Replacement or repair is needed. Manager reheated the food from the cabinet in the oven today to exceed 165F.

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 4-501.12 Cutting Film for dicing according to size template is stainedCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Cutting Film for dicing according to size template is stained; textured; rough; deteriorating. Replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. . . Stickers inside the ware washing sink are peeling; damaged. Replace the stickers inside the sink.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114 Beverage Air Milk Box Refrigerator in the kitchen is not used and has an odor. Remove unused equipment that is no longer necessary.

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 15, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 19, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 2-102.12 (A)Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The PIC (Person In Charge) is not a certified food protection manager. The PIC shall pass an exam as part of an ANSI-accredited food protection manager course. CDI-List of approved courses provided here: https://anabpd.ansi.org/Accreditation/credentialing/personnel-certification/food-protection-manager/ALLdirectoryListing?menuID=8&prgID=8&statusID=4 and provided via email to PIC. Send PIC to a certified food protection manager course to avoid this violation.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 13, 2023

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, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 28, 2023

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 28, 2023 · Original Source

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