Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC

Salem Middle School Cafeteria

Name: Salem Middle School Cafeteria
Address: 6150 Old Jenks Rd, Wake County, NC

6150 Old Jenks Rd

Last inspected May 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 18, 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 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 18, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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; Tops of cooking equipment have dust accumulation. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris. Increase cleaning frequency.

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 6-501.14Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-501.14; Core; AC vents above warewashing area have dust and debris accumulation. 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 these vents. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.

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, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 5, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16; Core; A mop in the mop sink was placed with the mop head up and against the wall so that water may drain down the mop handle. After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; equipment; or supplies. Invert mops to properly air dry.

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 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11; Core; Fluorescent bulbs in mop closet don't turn on right away. It took over a minute. At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor; in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning shall be provided. Replace bulbs in mop closet soon (when they no longer turn on).; 6-501.14; Core; AC vents above warewashing area have dust accumulation. 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 these vents

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 25, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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; Coleslaw holding above 41 F on the service line. Refer to temperature chart above. TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods shall hold at 41 F or below. CDI - Coleslaw moved to cool rapidly in the walk-in freezer.

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; Walk-in cooler gasket soiled with black accumulation. Non-food contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of 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, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection