Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC

Pleasant Union Elem.School Cafet.

Name: Pleasant Union Elem.School Cafet.
Address: 1900 Pleasant Union Church Rd, Wake County, NC

1900 Pleasant Union Church Rd

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98.5

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 7, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(1); Priority; All of the cheese pizza slices on the lunch line were holding below 135F. TCS (time/temperature control for safety) food in hot holding shall be maintained at 135°F or above. CDI - Pizza slices moved into oven for reheating. Pizza slices placed in trays that did not allow for the majority of the food to be in contact with the tray; allowing for it to cool rapidly; REHS recommends using different containers for the pizza.

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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 3-307.11Contamination

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Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11; Core; Observed some debris on the tops of the fruit yogurt cups stored in the walk-in cooler. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified in the NC Food Code. CDI - Exteriors of yogurt cups were wiped to remove the debris.

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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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 7, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 5, 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, May 5, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 25, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; The yogurt cups and cheese sticks stored in the reach-in refrigerator were holding at 45F. TCS (time/temp control for safety) foods in cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI - PIC moved foods into walk-in cooler. PIC has stated that this unit is having issues; do not store TCS foods in this cooler until temperature issue has been fixed. Repeat.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jul 29, 2025

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Observed a couple yogurt cups and string cheese holding at 45F in the refrigerator. TCS (time/temp control for safety) foods in cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded foods; work order has been placed on this refrigerator. Do not store TCS foods in this cooler until it is repaired.

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notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11; Core; Observed a large amount of ice dripping onto the floor and icicles forming on piping on the ceiling freezer compressor. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair or condition. Ice is not dripping onto food boxes. Repair or address source of ice dripping before the next inspection.

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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 5-501.115Facility maintenance

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115; Core; Observed wood palettes and a large cardboard box on the ground outside of the dumpsters. A storage area and enclosure for refuse; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Remove these items before the next inspection as they can act as rodent and insect harborages if left for an extended period of time.

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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.

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notedCode 6-501.14Facility maintenance

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Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14; Core; Observed dust buildup on the exteriors of the ceiling vents throughout the establishment. Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust; dirt; and other materials. Clean ceiling vents more frequently to prevent dust from becoming an environmental contaminant.

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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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jul 29, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 6, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 7-201.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-201.11; Priority; Observed TC disinfectant spray stored on table next to uncovered ramekins and single service utensils; behind the buffet line. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they can not contaminate food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles by: (A) Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and (B) Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food ; equipment; utensils; linens; and single service articles or single use articles- all items placed in designated area.

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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 6-404.11Contamination

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Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

6-404.11; Priority Foundation; Observed bulk cans of marinara and one can of carrots dented on the seam. Products that are held by the permit holder for credit; redemption; or return to the distributor; such as damaged; spoiled; or recalled products; shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food; equipment; utensils; linens; single service and single- use articles. Items discarded.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 23, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Observed black residue inside ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers; clean equipment at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Empty ice and detail clean machine. Manager agreed to empty ice and detail clean machine.; Corrected During Inspection

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 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11; Core; Milk box on the serving line has accumulated ice on the interior top portion and was observed dripping onto milk cartons in this unit. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean; dry location where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. PIC stated that this unit is defrosted once a week but was missed this past week. Unit will be allowed to defrost after today's service.; Repeat

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notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Observed a buildup of debris on floors in restroom. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean

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

1 - Inspection

Mar 11, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 3-305.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-305.11; Core; Milk box on the serving line has accumulated ice on the interior top portion and was observed dripping onto milk cartons in this unit. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean; dry location where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination. PIC stated that this unit is defrosted once a week but was missed this past week. Unit will be allowed to defrost after today's service.

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minorCode 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; Double door steamer has been replaced since last routine inspection; however; old; nonfunctional steamer is still in facility and awaiting pickup. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. Ensure the nonfunctional steamer unit is removed prior to the next routine inspection to avoid possible point deductions.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 11, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 2, 2023

Score 100

Official score: 100 · 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; Ice has accumulated on the walk-in freezer floor under evaporator unit. There is no visible ice accumulating on coil of unit and area is inaccessible due to shelving being pulled away from evaporator unit; so ice does not pose a risk hazard. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Chip away ice as is builds 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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 2, 2023 · Original Source

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