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North Garner Middle Sch. Caf.

720 Powell Dr

Last inspected Feb 17, 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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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11 (A) (5)- Observed an accumulation of mold/ grime build-up along the deflector lid inside the bulk ice machine unit. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleanedCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 (A) (5)- Observed an accumulation of mold/ grime build-up along the deflector lid inside the bulk ice machine unit. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned; and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11; at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. CDI- EHS instructed PIC to reclean and sanitize noted area.

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; Clean the ceilings tiles to remove the dust. Physical Facilities must 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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 10, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11 (A) (5)- Observed an accumulation of mold/ grime build-up along the deflector lid inside the bulk ice machine unit. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleanedCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11 (A) (5)- Observed an accumulation of mold/ grime build-up along the deflector lid inside the bulk ice machine unit. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned; and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11; at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. CDI- EHS instructed PIC to reclean and sanitize noted area.

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 6-501.112Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.112; Core; In the back storage room there were two dead roaches observed. Dead or trapped insects and other pests must be removed from the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation; decomposition; or the attraction of pest. This is a repeat but the issue has improved full credit was not necessary in this case.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)- The condenser line in the walk-in freezer has a steady leak. Also noted the 2-door Delfield cooler is no longer working either. Maintain all equipment in good repair. Discussed placing work orders for noted pieces of equipment (priority being the walk-in freezer)

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; Clean the vent covers to remove the dust. Detail cleaning also needed along the bottom shelve surfaces underneath the prep tables as well. Equipment must be kept free of dust; and other debris.

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 6-501.12- Detail cleaning needed underneath the bulk ice machineCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12- Detail cleaning needed underneath the bulk ice machine; the floors in the dry storage room (near office); the ice build up on the floor in the walk in freezer and the floors underneath the 3 compartment sink. Increase frequency of cleaning. Floors; walls; ceilings including the attachments such as soap; towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure.

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 10, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 25, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) - Noted TCS items reading above 41 F in the walk in cooler (see temp log). Further investigation determined that the walk in cooler was not functioning. Noted ambient air reading at 50 F during time of inspection. Person in charge placed a work order for walk-in cooler during inspection. EHS will return by April 29th to verify repairs to walk in cooler.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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 walk in cooler is not functioning properly. Noted ambient air reading between 48-50F. Equipment must be maintained in a state of good repair. A work order was put in last year. This is a repeat item. ; 4-501.12; Core; The small brown cutting cutting boards had deep cuts on both sides of the boards. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring must be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized; or discarded if they are not capable of being resufaced.

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 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 17, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-901.11 Core: Pans drying on towels. Equipment and utensils shall not be dried by a cloth.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 23, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Queso is 132F in the hot holding unit. Keep all TCS food at or above 135F when held hot. The Queso was reheated to 174F.

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

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

1 - Inspection

Nov 30, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode 6-501.112Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.112; Core; In the back storage room there were two dead roaches observed. Dead or trapped insects and other pests must be removed from the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation; decomposition; or the attraction of pest. This is a repeat but the issue has improved full credit was not necessary in this case.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
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; Clean the vent covers to remove the dust. Equipment must be kept free of dust; and other debris.

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; Clean the ceilings tiles to remove the dust. Physical Facilities must 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, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source

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