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Vandora Springs Elementary School Cafeteria

Name: Vandora Springs Elementary School Cafeteria
Address: 1300 Vandora Springs Rd, Wake County, NC

1300 Vandora Springs Rd

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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9 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 13, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-601.11 (A) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11 (A) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (Pf) There were a few dishes that were stored as clean that were greasy to the touch. All dishes stored as clean must be clean to sight and touch. CDI.. The dishes were placed back at the three compartment sink to be washed again.

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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minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) The small cutting boards had deep cuts and grooves on both sides of the boards. Resurface or replace the cutting boards if they can no longer be effectively cleaned.

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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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 storage drawers to remove the debris that is present in the drawers. Clean the filters above the ovens to remove the dust. Clean equipment 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 13, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 14, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-903.11 (A) Clean dishes were stored on air-drying shelves that had debris on them. Clean dishes were stored in drawers that had debris in the bottom of them. Store cleaned equipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A) Clean dishes were stored on air-drying shelves that had debris on them. Clean dishes were stored in drawers that had debris in the bottom of them. Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. This is a repeat but not severe enough to take full credit.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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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 air-drying shelves. Clean the utensils drawers to remove the crumbs. Clean equipment 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 4, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P The lettuce on the salads was holding at 51F. This potentially hazardous food must beheld at 41F or below. CDI... The salads wee placed in a reach-in cold hold unit and cooled down to 41F.

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 4-903.11 (A) Clean dishes were stored in dirty containers. Store cleaned equipmentEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Utensils; equipment & linens: properly stored; dried & handled

Inspector’s notes

4-903.11 (A) Clean dishes were stored in dirty containers. Store cleaned equipment; utensils; linens in a clean; dry location; where they are not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. CDI.. The dishes were placed back at the three compartment sink to be washed again.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 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 storage containers that the dishes are stored in. Clean equipment 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.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 4, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 20, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · 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; At the walk-in freezer; noted bottom door gasket is torn and in need to repair. The compressor line on the walk in freezer is leaking. Person in charge has already placed a work order (w/o # 28057850) for noted damages. Noted initial work order was placed on Sept 18th 2024. Follow-up conducted by Person in charge on January 8th 2025 as well. Facility still awaiting repairs. 4-501.11; Core; (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Please have maintenance technicians acknowledge and conduct repairs for noted work order.

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, Mar 20, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 31, 2025

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 door gasket on the walk in freezer is deteriorating causing buildup of ice on the inside of door frame. The compressor line on the walk in freezer is leaking. Person in charge has already placed a work order (w/o # 28057850) for noted damages. Noted initial work order was placed on Sept 18th 2024. Follow-up conducted by Person in charge on January 8th 2025 as well. Facility still awaiting repairs. 4-501.11; Core; (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Please have maintenance technicians acknowledge and conduct repairs for noted work order. 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C)- Noted brown cutting boards are deeply scratched. Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

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

Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

Inspector’s notes

6-303.11- Notes a few light panels underneath the commercial hood have burned out. Provide required lighting intensity.

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, Jan 31, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 11, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

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

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Noted a small container of steamed broccoli was temping between 117-119 F in the 3-door hot hold cabinet. Maintain hot hold temperatures at 135 F and above. CDI-item discarded.

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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 tall one-door reach in cooler is no longer working. Person in charge has already placed a work order for noted unit. Noted excess ice build-up around the door frame of the walk-freezer unit. Also noted excess ice surrounding the walk-in freezer condenser unit. Noted ice is beginning to accumulate around the interior ceiling near the condenser unit and appears to be leaking onto to the floor space below the walk-in freezer condenser 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.

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minorCode 5-501.115Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.115; Core; Noted excess garbage beginning to overflow in the outside dumpster area. A storage area and enclosure for REFUSE; recyclables; or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items; as specified under sec. 6 501.114; and clean.

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, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 3, 2024

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; The door gasket on the walk in freezer is deteriorating causing buildup of ice on the inside of door frame. The compressor line on the walk in freezer is leaking. 4-501.11; Core; (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.

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, May 3, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 12, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

minorCode Observation: Due to the compressor line leaking in the walk in freezerContamination

Official wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Due to the compressor line leaking in the walk in freezer; boxes of food store under the compressor are accumulated with water coming from the leak. Move boxes of food form this location to another in the walk in freezer.3-305.12; Core; FOOD may not be stored: (G) Under leaking water lines; including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads; or under lines on which water has condensed;

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode Observation: The door gasket on the walk in freezer is deteriorating causing buildup of ice on the inside of door frame. The compressor line on the walk in freezer is leaking. 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The door gasket on the walk in freezer is deteriorating causing buildup of ice on the inside of door frame. The compressor line on the walk in freezer is leaking. 4-501.11; Core; (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4 1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.

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 Observation: The drain seal at the dish washing sink is in poor repair disallowing for the use of the basin for proper washWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The drain seal at the dish washing sink is in poor repair disallowing for the use of the basin for proper wash; rinse and sanitizer. Staffing are currently using this sink as a 2 compartment sink. 5-205.15; A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (B) Maintained in good repair. Core;

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.

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minorCode Observation: The ceiling tile in the corner of the kitchen adjacent the dish sink has visible water damage. 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: The ceiling tile in the corner of the kitchen adjacent the dish sink has visible water damage. 6-501.11; Core; PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained 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 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 26, 2023

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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; Cole slaw was on serving line at 49 degrees F. Discovered the cold holding compartment was not working. Maintain cold foods to 41 degrees or below. CDI - Cole slaw placed in the walk-in freezer to chill rapidly and work order placed for cold hold unit.