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Richland Creek Elementary School Cafeteria

Name: Richland Creek Elementary School Cafeteria
Address: 840 Wallridge Drive, Wake County, NC

840 Wallridge Drive

Last inspected Aug 31, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 31, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Potatoes in hot hold cabinet 3 were holding at 124F. 3-501.16 (A)(1) Except during preparationFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Potatoes in hot hold cabinet 3 were holding at 124F. 3-501.16 (A)(1) Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used; TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 135°F or above; except that roasts may be held at 130°F or above. P CDI: Potatoes were reheated.

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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 Observation: Serval clear plastic containers are cracked and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. They need to be replaced. 4-202.11 Food Contact Surfaces-Cleanability A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: (1) SMOOTHCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Serval clear plastic containers are cracked and are no longer smooth and easily cleanable. They need to be replaced. 4-202.11 Food Contact Surfaces-Cleanability A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: (1) SMOOTH; Pf (2) Free of breaks; open seams; cracks; chips; inclusions; pits; and similar imperfections; Pf (3) Free of sharp internal angles; corners; and crevices; Pf (4) Finished to have SMOOTH welds and joints; Pf and (5) Except as specified in par. (B) of this section; accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods: (a) Without being disassembled; Pf (b) By disassembling without the use of tools; Pf or (c) By easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers; pliers; open-end wrenches; and Allen wrenches. Pf (B) Subparagraph (A)(5) of this section does not apply to cooking oil storage tanks; distribution lines for cooking oils; or BEVERAGE syrup lines or tubes. CDI: Containers were removed from service.

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, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 6, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Hamburger pita's were holding at 120F in hot hold cabinet. 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P CDI: Items were reheated and placed back in hot hold.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 6, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 11, 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

Observation: Salad/cut veggies on the line were holding at 51F. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P CDI: Items were pulled and placed in the walk in cooler.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 1, 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, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 18, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.11; Core; There is ice buildup on the evaporator piping and frost around the door. Staff informed inspector to not close the door or the door will seal and you cannot open it from the inside. Floors; walls; and ceilings including the attachments shall be maintained in good repair. **No points taken due to email received by PIC on 11.13.24 form Anita Kash; Maintenance and Operations Processing Technician stating that repairs are still needed and have been scheduled.

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 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 9, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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; Ice still building up on the condenser of the walk in freezer and the floor of the walk in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Continue working to have walk in freezer repaired.

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 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 19, 2023

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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; Ice still building up on the condenser of the walk in freezer and the floor of the walk in freezer. Small leak found under the three compartment sink. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Continue working to have walk in freezer repaired and put in a work order for leak.

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 19, 2023 · Original Source