Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC

Wake Forest Elem. Sch. Cafeteria

Name: Wake Forest Elem. Sch. Cafeteria
Address: 136 W Sycamore St, Wake County, NC

136 W Sycamore St

Last inspected Sep 3, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 3, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Egg rolls and terriayaki chicken in the hot hold cabinet are not being maintained at 135F or above. Examples: Egg roll 116FFood temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Egg rolls and terriayaki chicken in the hot hold cabinet are not being maintained at 135F or above. Examples: Egg roll 116F; chicken 123F. 3-501.16 (A)(1) Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used; TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 135°F or above; except that roasts may be held at 130°F or above. P CDI: Chicken and egg rolls were reheated.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Mouse droppings and dead water bugs were seen on the floor of the storage room. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

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 3, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 6, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Certified Food Protection Manager

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Ansi approved manager was not present. 2-102.12 (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Dust is building up on the vents above the three comp sink. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

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, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 13, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Debris/residue is building up below the ice machine. 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dustCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Debris/residue is building up below the ice machine. 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Outlet cover is missing from outlet below the tv in the dining area. Wires are exposed. 6-201.12 Utility lines may not be unnecessarily exposed and shall be installed so they do not obstruct cleaning. Horizontal utility services lines may not be installed on the floor.

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 13, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode Observation: Raw chicken was stored beside and above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - SeparationOther

Official wording

Food separated & protected

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Raw chicken was stored beside and above ready to eat foods in the walk in cooler. 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation; Packaging; and Segregation (P) CDI: Raw chicken was moved and stored separately in the walk in cooler.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 5, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Debris is building up behind washer and dryer. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

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 5, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 27, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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); Walk-in cooler shelving has soil residue accumulating (mainly on the right side of the cooler). Non food contact surfaces shall be kept free of soil residue and other debris. Clean as needed.

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 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C)Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C); Outdoor waste receptacle has a cover that is caving/damaged; causing an opening in the waste receptacle. Outdoor waste receptacles shall be closed with tightly fitted coverings and doors. Call waste company for a replacement cover.

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, Feb 27, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection