Private Schools Lunchroom · Wake County, NC

Tmsa High School Cafeteria

Name: Tmsa High School Cafeteria
Address: 3570 Amberlight Rd, Wake County, NC

3570 Amberlight Rd

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 99

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3 inspections

1 - Inspection

Aug 19, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 6-501.111Pests

Official wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111; Core; A fly was observed in the food prep area.The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents; and other pests. Utilize approved methods of pest control. No point taken today.

In plain English

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.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 4-303.11(B)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-303.11(B); Priority Foundation; No Quat sanitizer was available upon arrival. Chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. PIC indicated facility had run out and delivery truck was coming within the hour. Sysco truck arrived near end of inspection with supplies.

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 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12; Core; Visible debris and residue observed on floor under three compartment sink. Maintain physical facilities 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, Aug 19, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · 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; Queso on the serving line measured 120 - 130F. Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. CDI- queso reheated to over 165F. All other foods were sufficiently hot.

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

notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Hummus in the reach-in cooler had an open date of 10/20. Discard ready-to-eat; TCS food after 7 days in refrigeration once opened from a commercial package. The day of preparation or opening shall count as day 1. CDI- hummus voluntarily discarded. An open package of sliced turkey from yesterday did not have a date. Ensure ready-to-eat TCS foods are date marked if held longer than 24 hours so time can be tracked. CDI- date known and affixed.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 2, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-302.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-302.14; Priority Foundation; No Quat testing kit was available to test quat sanitizer concentration. Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. CDI- provided some testing paper until facility can obtain a testing kit from their supplier.

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 2, 2025 · Original Source

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