1 - Inspection
Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 2026 · Original Source
Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC
Panther Creek High Sch. Cafeteria
6770 Mccrimmon Pkwy
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8 inspections1 - Inspection
Mar 17, 2026
Score 98
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency (C) Ice machine had accumulations of black residues on the interior walls. Ice makers and beverage dispensers shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Clean 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 problemsnotedCode 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair (C) Condenser in walk-in freezer is leaking. Ice is accumulating on floors and below fan. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Repair condenser. RepeatCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair (C) Condenser in walk-in freezer is leaking. Ice is accumulating on floors and below fan. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Repair condenser. Repeat; half-points deducted due to pending 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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Oct 22, 2025
Score 98
Official score: 98 · 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) Cooked potatoes in service line CVAP were maintained below 135F due to bottom door being left open. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 135F or above. CDI: Potatoes were sent to be reheated. PIC adjusted unit to hold at a higher temperature and doors will remain closed.
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 temperaturenotedCode 3-305.11 Store food in a cleanContamination
Official wording
Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display
Inspector’s notes
3-305.11 Store food in a clean; dry location; not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. One box in the walk-in freezer below the fan had condensate accumulating on the top of the box. Avoid storing food below dripping condenser and fan.
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 contaminationnotedCode 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair (C) Condenser in walk-in freezer is leaking. Ice is accumulating on floors and below fan. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Repair condenser. RepeatCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair (C) Condenser in walk-in freezer is leaking. Ice is accumulating on floors and below fan. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Repair condenser. Repeat; half-points deducted due to recent servicing of the unit. Condensate has continued to accumulate after servicing.
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 22, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
May 5, 2025
Score 98
Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale
5 recorded violations
notedCode —Handwashing
Official wording
Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Inspector’s notes
5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink - Operation and Maintenance (Pf) Pushcart with chemical bottles was blocking handwashing sink in kitchen. Food storage rack in front service area was blocking handwashing sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible and may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. CDI: Carts were relocated.
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 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped BirdsPests
Official wording
Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
Inspector’s notes
6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds; Insects; Rodents and other Pests (C) Sticky trap in mop sink had accumulations of dead insects.Dead or trapped birds; insects; rodents; or other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation. Remove sticky trap.
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 insectsnotedCode 4-903.11 (A)Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11 (A); (B); and (D) Equipment; Utensils; Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C) Fly swatter was stored above left-side dishwashing area. Cleaned equipment and utensils shall be stored in a clean; dry location where they are not exposed to splash; dust; dirt; or other contamination and at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI: Fly swatter relocated by PIC.
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 issuesnotedCode 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair (C) Condenser in walk-in freezer is leaking. Ice is accumulating on floorsCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair (C) Condenser in walk-in freezer is leaking. Ice is accumulating on floors; below fan; and on gaskets of door within walk-in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Repair condenser.
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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Vent in dry storage area and in hallway to dry storage area were soiled with accumulations of dust. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Clean areas listed.
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, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Nov 21, 2024
Score 98.5
Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale
2 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) Cooked potatoes in main kitchen CVAP were maintained below 135F. Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 135F or above. CDI: Potatoes were reheated to 168F during inspection. PIC adjusted unit to hold at a higher temperature.
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 temperaturenotedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair (C) Condenser in walk-in freezer is leaking. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Repair condenser.
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, Nov 21, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Aug 29, 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, Aug 29, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Feb 27, 2024
Score 99.5
Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12; Core; Observed residue accumulation on the wall near creates of milk in the walk-in cooler. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean the wall.
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, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Oct 10, 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, Oct 10, 2023 · Original Source