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Timber Drive Elementary Cafeteria

Name: Timber Drive Elementary Cafeteria
Address: 1601 Timber Dr, Wake County, NC

1601 Timber Dr

Last inspected Sep 11, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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10 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 11, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Repair the leak in the walk-in freezer. There was ice and frost in the freezer on the door and shelves.

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 shelves in the walk-in freezer to remove the frost. Clean the frost and ice off the freezer door. Clean physical equipment to eliminate the build-up 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

notedCode 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAWWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; P and (B) Maintained in good repair. The handwashing sink near the walk-in cooler is slow to drain. There was standing water in the handwashing sink. All plumbing equipment must be in good in repair. CDI... A work order was put in for the handwashing sink.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage 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 floor in the walk-in freezer to remove the ice and frost. Clean 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, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 9, 2026

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. Repair the heat strip or the door seal around the walk-in Freezer. There was ice and frost build up around the door and floor of the walk-in cooler. All equipment must be maintained in good repair and easy to clean. This is a repeat item but not severe enough to take full credit.

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 shelves in the walk-in freezer to remove the ice build-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.

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 floor in the walk-in freezer to remove the ice and frost build up. Clean physical facilities at a frequency necessary to eliminate the build up 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, Jun 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 24, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Repair the heat strip or the door seal around the door on the walk-in freezer. All equipment must be maintained in good repair and easy to clean. This is a repeat but no severe enough to take full credit.

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 floor and walls in the walk-in cooler to remove the frost and ice. Clean 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, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 29, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Repair the heat strip or the door seal around the walk-in freezer. There was ice and frost build-up on the door in the unit. The person-in-charge has put in a work order for the unit.

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 gaskets and door around the walk-in freezer to remove the ice build-up. Equipment must be clean 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

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 floor in the walk-in freezer to remove the ice. Clean the floor at a frequency necessary to the eliminate build-up of debris. This is a repeat item from the last 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

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

1 - Inspection

May 23, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 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. Repair the heat strip or the door seal around the walk-in freezer. There was ice and build-up on the door in the unit. The person-in-charge has put in a work order for the unit.

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

notedCode 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 floor in the walk-in freezer to remove the ice. Clean the floor at a frequency necessary to eliminate build-up 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, May 23, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 3, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 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; Noted ice build up along the bottom right-hand corner in the walk-in freezer. Ice build up due to damaged door sweep on the walk-in freezer unit. Person in charge has already placed a work order for noted issue. Also noted one of the steamer units and hot hold cabinets no longer working. Person in charge has already placed a work order for both pieces of equipment. 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

One of the condenser fan unit (on the far left-hand side) are down. Also noted significant ice build-up forming around the bottom edge of the freezer door frame. The person in charge has placed multiple work orders (SR893149). Noted technician assessed repairs on 9-13-24. According the technician the far-right evaporator fan blade has come apart and the middle fan blade is no longer turning due to the internal ice build-up. EHS contacted Cathy Hart and left voicemail regarding equipment failure issues. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and

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 18, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 3, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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; The heat stripping on the walk in freezer door is damaged causing excessive ice build up to form around the bottom edge of the freezer door frame. Also noted an accumulation of ice build up along the condensor fan unit. The person in charge has placed multiple work orders. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2.

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

notedCode 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; The drain line below the 3-compartment sink (on the far-right hand side) has a slow leak. Person in charge has placed a work order for repairs. Cafeteria currently awaiting repairs. Maintain all plumbing in good repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 3, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 20, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 ; Priority; Noted working spray bottle of Quat Sanitizer reading above 400 ppm. Maintain Quat sanitizer between 200-400 ppm. CDI- Quat solution remixed to 400 ppm.

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 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; The condenser unit in the walk-in freezer is leaking. Discussed placing a work order for noted unit. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2.

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 5-205.15Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15; Core; The drain line below the 3 compartment sink (on the far-right hand side) has a slow leak. Discussed placing a work order for noted unit. Maintain all plumbing in good repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 19, 2023

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Ice machine baffle soiled with pink accumulation. Ice machines shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

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 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; A tray of chicken biscuits and multiple trays of chicken soft tacos and beef tacos with cheese holding less than 135 F. Refer to temperature chart above. TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods shall hold at 135 F or above. CDI - All foods reheated in the steamer or oven to 165 F or above.

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, Dec 19, 2023 · Original Source