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Powell Center For Play Ingenuity Magnet Elem

1130 Marlborough Rd

Last inspected Sep 18, 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 18, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2) Priority: Milk is 43F in the milk coolerFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Priority: Milk is 43F in the milk cooler; salad is 47F on ice and boxed salad on ice is 45F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CDI-Ice was added to the milk and the salad.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 9, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The Manager on duty did not have proof that a Manager's Food Safety Protection Manager's Test has been taken and passed. Each time food is handled; prepared; displayed or served the person-in-charge must have a valid ServSafe or ANSI approved Manager's certificate on hand at the time of the inspection.

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
notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Priority: Hamburger is 47F and yogurt is 45F in the upright refrigerator. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. CD-The TCS food in the upright refrigerator was placed in the walk-in cooler which is 41F.

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 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 11, 2025

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 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Priority: The milk in the milk refrigerator is 43F. Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. The milk was placed in the 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 7, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P) There was one Quat sanitizer bottle that was above 500 parts per million. CDI.. The sanitizer bottle was corrected to 300 parts per million.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Clean the filters above the stove to remove the dust.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) Replace the blown light bulbs in the kitchen area. There must be at least 50 foot candles of light at all work all work surfaces.

In plain English

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, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 10, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —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. The ice machine is still not working. All equipment must be in good repair and easy to clean. This has been a repeat item on the last few items.

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; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (C) Clean the filters above the ovens to remove the dust. Equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation 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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Clean the ceiling tiles to remove the dust build-up. Clean the physical facilities at a frequency necessary to remove 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 10, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 10, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The manager on duty did not have a certified Food protection manger who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an Accredited Program.

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
majorCode —Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

; 3-501.17; Priority Foundation; There were some premade salads that were not date marked. Some raw and potentially hazardous foods kept in the kitchen for more than 24 hours must be date marked. The date marking can be the consume by or preparation date. CDI.. The food items were date marked.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
minorCode 3-307.11Contamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11; Core; Ice was stored in trash bags. Ice is considered a food and must be stored in a clean location. Ice must be stored in food grade bags only. Food shall be protected from contamination.

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.

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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; Repair the ice machine in the kitchen. The ice machine is no longer producing ice. All equipment must be in good repair and easy to 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, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 22, 2024

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

2-102.12 (A); Core; The Manager on duty did not have proof that a Manager's Food Safety Protection Manager's Test has been taken and passed. Each time food is handled; prepared; displayed or served the person-in-charge must have a valid ServSafe or ANSI approved Manager's certificate on hand at the time of the inspection.

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

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; There were small trays of cheese bits that being held hot at 98F. This potentially hazardous food must be held hot at 135F or above. CDI.. The cheese bits were placed in the trash can.

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
criticalCode 3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B); Priority; The salad mix was being held on the line at 55F. This potentially hazardous food must be held hot at 41F or below. CDI... The food was removed from the line placed it the walk-in cooler and cooled down to 41F before the end of the inspection

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
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 filters above the ovens to remove the dust. Equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 22, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 27, 2023

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Priority; There was a small amount of pink growth on the inside of the ice machine. Ice is considered a food and must be stored in a clean location. CDI.. The ice machine was cleaned during the 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 ; Priority; The sanitizer in the spray bottle was well above 500 parts per million. Quat sanitizer must be between 150 to 500 parts per million. Chemical Sanitizer applied to Food-Contact Surfaces must meet the requirements in the current Food Code CDI.. The sanitizer bottle was corrected.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
minorCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.14; Core; Wiping cloths were stored below cleaners in the kitchen. Wiping cloths must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. CDI... The cloths were moved.

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 27, 2023 · Original Source

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