1 - Inspection
Mar 17, 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 17, 2026 · Original Source
Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC
Knightdale Elem. Sch. Cafeteria
109 Ridge St
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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6 inspections1 - Inspection
Oct 23, 2025
Score 98
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
majorCode 5-203.11(A)/5-204.11Handwashing
Official wording
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
5-203.11(A)/5-204.11; Priority Foundation; The only handsink for the establishment is not currently working due to no water and missing handles.- Establishment is required to maintain the required number of hand washing sinks required by Law and for convenient use by employees in areas required by the NC Food Code.- Facility is currently using a produce sink as a method of washing hands and has a work order in. They have been informed to do a "change of use" for this sink by washing; rinsing; and sanitizing the sink in between uses. This item needs to be corrected within 10 days or an intent to suspend may be issued for the permit.
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.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 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 gasket on the milk cooler needs replaced or fixed back into place.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace gasket
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 problemsnotedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11; Core - Walk-in cooler metal floor stripping.- Physical facilities shall be in good repair.- Please repair floors
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, Oct 23, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Mar 10, 2025
Score 99
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
notedCode 6-404.11Contamination
Official wording
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
6-404.11; Priority Foundation; Observed a couple dented cans stored with other food for service.- Distressed or contaminated merchandise being held for credit shall not be stored with food that will be used for public consumption.-CDI; Cans moved. Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit; such as dented cans or recalled products.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Oct 7, 2024
Score 99.5
Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
notedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11; Core - Ice machine interiors had black mold build-up...Equipment such as ice machines shall be cleaned frequently enough to prevent mold build-up...Increase ice machine 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 problemsnotedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11; Core - Walk-in cooler metal floor stripping and threshold floor between kitchen and dry storage room were damaged. Walk-in freezer condenser was leaking (ice in pan below); and freezer door frame was damaged...Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair...Repair or replace damaged/leaking surfaces and fixtures above.
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, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Nov 9, 2023
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; There was a small leak in the walk-in Freezer. All equipment must be in good repair and easy to clean. CDI.. A work order was put on this issue.
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 problemscriticalCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15; Priority; There was leak at the food prep sink. Once the water is turn on to the sink the water will drain on the floor. Plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair. The manager put in a work order for this matter.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 9, 2023 · Original Source