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Stough Elementary School Cafeteria

4210 Edwards Mill Rd

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

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 31, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Quesadilla cheese wraps in the hot holding cabinet were found at 124F and 127F respectivelyFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Quesadilla cheese wraps in the hot holding cabinet were found at 124F and 127F respectively; Hamburgers were temperature checked at 122F; 126F; During production task of placing food items in packaging wraps; hot temperature loss may be expected; Ensure that these products are reheated in oven prior to placing in hot holding cabinet - When following the temperature grade chart for hot holding cabinet; these items are identified for a holding temperature of no less than 175F on cabinet temperature dial setting; CDI: Cheese quesadillas and hamburgers were placed back on baking sheets and reheated to 167F; 174F; 166F and than transferred back into hot holding cabinet. 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P

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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notedCode Observation: Labels were still affixed to canteloupes "after washing" in vegetable prep sink prior to prepping productsOther

Official wording

Washing fruits & vegetables

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Labels were still affixed to canteloupes "after washing" in vegetable prep sink prior to prepping products; A vegetable or fruit is considered a prepped product once removed from the original container; Ensure that all fresh fruits and vegetables have labels removed and are washed prior to prepping item; CDI: Canteloupe labels were removed and re-washed as a corrective action. 3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C) (A)Except as specified in par. (B) of this section and except for whole; raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the CONSUMER before consumption; raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut; combined with other ingredients; cooked; served; or offered for human consumption in READY-TO-EAT form.

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notedCode Observation: Lighting has been diminished in the kitchen product area due to burned out bulbsFacility maintenance

Official wording

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Lighting has been diminished in the kitchen product area due to burned out bulbs; Ensure that light bulbs are replaced when no longer functional and operating. 6-303.11 Intensity - Lighting (C) Lighting Intensity shall be at least: (A) 10 foot candles at a distance of 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; (B) 20 foot candles: (1) At a surface where FOOD is provided for CONSUMER self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or PACKAGED FOODS are sold or offered for consumption; (2) Inside EQUIPMENT such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; and (3) At a distance of 30 inches above the floor in areas used for handwashing; WAREWASHING; and EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL storage; and in toilet rooms; and (C) 50 foot candles at work surfaces.

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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, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 21, 2026

Score 100

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode Observation: The gasket on the milk cooler is torn and is not maintaining air temperature 41F or below - Observed cycling up to 44F during inspection and observed at 42F when arrivedCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The gasket on the milk cooler is torn and is not maintaining air temperature 41F or below - Observed cycling up to 44F during inspection and observed at 42F when arrived; Currently staffing are not storing any TCS (temperature control safety) food products in cooler; Machine is observed and doc at 35F upon opening kitchen prior to breakfast pass; Milk is being stored in walk in refrigerator; Operator to control amounts of milk product and use ice to ensure milk is holding cold during 2.5 hour lunch pass. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Maintain equipment in good repair.

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, Apr 21, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 17, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Taco wraps in the hot holding cabinet were found at 117F and 120F respectivelyFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Taco wraps in the hot holding cabinet were found at 117F and 120F respectively; During production task; hot temperature loss may be expected with this type of food production; CDI: Wraps were palced back on baking sheets and reheated to 167F; 166F and than transferred back into hot holding cabinet. 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P

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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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The door curtain in the walk in freezer is missing a few panels. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Maintain equipment in good repair.

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, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 21, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: The rear entrance door sweep is beginning to deteriorate ont he corners allowing for an openign to insects and/or vermin. Repair or replace door sweep on entrance door. 6-202.15 Outer OpeningsPests

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Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The rear entrance door sweep is beginning to deteriorate ont he corners allowing for an openign to insects and/or vermin. Repair or replace door sweep on entrance door. 6-202.15 Outer Openings; Protected (C) Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry.

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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.

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notedCode Observation: Handsinks observed unclean - Increase frequency of hand sinks cleaning restroom. 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C) Maintain handwashing sinksCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Toilet facilities: properly constructed; supplied & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Handsinks observed unclean - Increase frequency of hand sinks cleaning restroom. 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C) Maintain handwashing sinks; toilets and urinals 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.

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notedCode —Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The dumpster in rear of building is missing a drain plug. This creates harborage conditions for pests. 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C) Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place.

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, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 12, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · 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; Portion of chicken was found being held at 130F in the hot box. Potentially hazardous foods being held hot shall remain at 135F or above. CDI- Chicken was reheated in the steamer during the inspection. Ensure food is at or above 135F before placing it in the hot box. Deductions will be taken if this item is repeated.

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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notedCode 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core; Outdoor dumpster lids were left open. Outdoor waste receptacles shall be equipped with tightly fitted coverings.

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, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 28, 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 28, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 20, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Ice machine interior chute had minor pink residue buildup. Food contact surfaces of equipment such as ice machines and soda nozzles shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup.

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 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core; Repeat; Outdoor dumpster lid is damaged/removed. Another door was open. Outdoor waste receptacles shall be equipped with tightly fitted coverings. PIC states she is unable to reach the dumpster lids by herself. Please ensure other staff members of the school close the dumpsters after use.

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, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 30, 2023

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 6-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14; Core; Handwashing sink in the front service area did not have handwashing signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. CDI- Sign was provided.

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.

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

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Beans were found being held at 120F in the hot box. Potentially hazardous foods being held hot shall remain at 135F or above. CDI- Beans were voluntarily discarded. Ensure food is at or above 135F before placing it in the hot box.

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, Nov 30, 2023 · Original Source

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