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Wakefield High School Cafeteria

2200 Wakefield Pines Dr

Last inspected Sep 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

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6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 17, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.15 (B)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s notes

3-501.15 (B); Core; Observed trays of cut honeydew melons and watermelon tightly wrapped in plastic while cooling inside the walk-in cooler. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment; food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and loosely covered; or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination where it is not exposed to splash; dust; or other contamination; during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. CDI - Corners of plastic wrap lifted to allow for faster cooling.

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 3-501.16 (A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(1); Priority; The broccoli alfredo cups in the cafeteria and kitchen hot holding cabinets were holding below 135F. TCS (time/temp control for safety) food in hot holding shall be maintained at 135F or above. CDI - Broccoli cups had been recently prepared which could be the cause of the temperature lost; the cups were removed and placed in steamer which were then reheated to adequate temperatures.

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 3-501.16 (A)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A)(2); Priority; All of the trays of TCS food on the at the lunch line were holding above 41F; see temperature table. TCS (time/temp control for safety) food in cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI - Foods were moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. Repeat. Cold side of the lunch line does not appear to be working properly; have maintenance address issue to ensure TCS foods are held at proper temperatures. Place food on ice until lunch line is adjusted.

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, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 18, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.11(A)Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11(A); Priority foundation; Observed a couple pieces of large equipment placed in front of one of the handwashing sinks. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. CDI - PIC moved equipment away to allow for access. Repeat.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(2); Priority; Observed a couple cups of yogurt parfait holding at 43-44F in the lunch-line reach-in cooler. TCS (time/temp control for safety) food in cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI - Yogurts moved into walk-in freezer for rapid cooling.

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 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; One of the side rooms has been almost completely filled with unused and unnecessary equipment; which has not been used in several years. This equipment is also blocking a fire exit. The premises shall be free of: Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and litter. REHS contacted Raleigh Fire Marshall about the blockage of the fire exit. Remove this equipment before the next inspection. Repeat.

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 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode 5-205.11(A)Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

5-205.11(A); Priority foundation; Observed a trashcan with mops blocking access to a handwashing sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. CDI - Trashcan was moved to allow for access to this sink.

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.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Observed an open container of sliced; pasturized American cheese with an opening date of 10/21/2025. Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired (over 7 days with date of opening/prep counted as day 1); if the food has no date label; or if the date label is incorrect. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded out-of-date cheese.

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.

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notedCode 7-202.12(A)Chemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-202.12(A); Priority; The concentration of the sanitizer solution in the spray bottles and wiping cloth bucket was over 400ppm; the maximum on manufacturer's label. Poisonous/toxic materials shall be used according to: law and this Code; manufacturer's use directions included in labeling; the conditions of certification; if certification is required; for use of the pest control materials; and additional conditions that may be established by the regulatory authority. CDI - Concentration of sanitizer was reduced to fall within range on manufacturer's label.

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.

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notedCode 5-501.114Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.114; Core; All of the dumpsters were missing their drain plugs. Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Replace drain plugs before the next inspection.

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
notedCode 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; One of the side rooms has a large number of broken and unused equipment that is not used in daily activities; this equipment is also blocking a fire exit. The premises shall be free of: Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and litter. Remove this equipment before the next 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, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 8, 2025

Score 97

Official score: 97 · Understand this area’s scale

5 recorded violations

notedCode Observation: Employee drinks and half drank bottles of water were stored beside parchment paper pan liners and other food contact surfaces. 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's handsEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Proper eating; tasting; drinking or tobacco use

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Employee drinks and half drank bottles of water were stored beside parchment paper pan liners and other food contact surfaces. 2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands; the container; and exposed food; clean equipment; utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. CDI: Employee drinks were moved to an area were no food or food contact surfaces are at risk of exposure.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues
notedCode —Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Cheese in walk in in large plastic container was not date marked. 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf CDI: Manager date marked cheese.

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.

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notedCode ObservationCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation; Wet wiping cloth was stored on prep table between use. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. CDi: Wiping clothe was placed in sanitizer.

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 Observation: A plastic cup is being used as a scoop for sugar and is being stored in the sugar between use. 3-304.12 In-Use UtensilsEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

Observation: A plastic cup is being used as a scoop for sugar and is being stored in the sugar between use. 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils; Between-Use Storage (C)

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
minorCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observation: Multiple pieces of equipment are not working and are no longer in good repair. They should be fixed or removed from the establishment. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) CDI: Cup was removed from food product.

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, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 9, 2024

Score 96.5

Official score: 96.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 2-301.14Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean & properly washed

Inspector’s notes

2-301.14; Priority; Employee observed handling cell phone with gloved hands; returning cell phone to their pocket and then resuming assembling sandwiches without a glove change or hand wash. Employees shall wash hands after engaging in activities that contaminate the hands. CDI: Employee washed hands and changed gloves.

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.

More about handwashing problems
criticalCode 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1) ; Priority; Potatoes found in a warming cabinet hot holding below 135F (see temperature chart). TCS items shall be maintained hot at 135F or above. CDI: PIC reheated potatoes.

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
minorCode 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; Significant number of broken or unused equipment found stored in the kitchen. Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used shall be removed. Remove or repair broken/unused items. *PIC states she has been in communication with supervisors about removing/repairing equipment.

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 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 15, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4-501.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s notes

4-501.14; Core; Black/brown build up found on the inside of the three compartment sink. Ware washing equipment shall be cleaned before use and as needed to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils. Increase cleaning frequency.

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 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; Significant number of broken or unused equipment found stored in the kitchen. Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used shall be removed. Remove broken/unused items. *PIC states she has been in communication with supervisors about removing equipment.

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, Dec 15, 2023 · Original Source

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