Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC

West Millbrook Middle School Cafeteria

Name: West Millbrook Middle School Cafeteria
Address: 8115 Strickland Rd, Wake County, NC

8115 Strickland Rd

Last inspected Sep 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 24, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.12 (A)Equipment and utensils

Official wording

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 (A); Core; A scoop was laying directly on top of yogurt stored in a bowl. During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing; FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container. CDI - Scoop was removed and yogurt was voluntarily discarded.

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 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 handle on hot holding cabinet #96328 is broken off. All equipment shall be maintained in good repair. CDI- Service Request #1074951 was submitte don 9.23.26.

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 5-205.15 (B)Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 (B); Core; The hot water joint on the handwashing sink by serving line 2 leaks/drips when turned on. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be maintained in good repair. Submit a service request.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 24, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 2, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; The papertowel dispenser by serving line one was empty. Handwashing sinks shall be supplied with either individual disposable towels or an approved hand drying device. CDI- Papertowels were added to the dispenser.

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.

Jan 5, 2026

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; Observed trays of popcorn chicken on the lunch lines holding below 135F; see temperature table. TCS (time/temp control for safety) food in hot-holding shall be maintained at 135F or above. CDI - Chicken was removed from lunch-line and placed in ovens for reheating. Repeat.

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 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.18; Priority; Observed a container of shredded mozzarella cheese with an opening date label of 11/06/2025. A ready-to-eat; refrigerated; TCS food shall be discarded if it: Exceeds the temperature and time combination specified in the NC Food Code; except time that the product is frozen; Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified in the NC Food Code. 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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jan 5, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 30, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

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

Official wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; Observed several foods on one of the lunch lines holding below 135F; see temperature table. TCS (time/temp control for safety) foods in hot-holding shall be maintained at 135F or above. CDI - Foods were prepared recently and were removed and reheated to adequate temperatures. Ensure foods are stored in trays that are within contact of the source of heat. Storing food on trays stored above the steam table does not appear to be adequate at maintaining temperatures.

In plain English

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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 30, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 6, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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; Floor plate under walk-in freezer door is not secure. Violation was noted on the last routine inspection in September 2024. There is an active service request to have this part repaired (SR27952487). Equipment components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted. Follow-up with maintenance to ensure the floor plate is repaired.

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 5-501.113Facility maintenance

Official wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s notes

5-501.113; Core; Overhead lid to outside garbage receptacle has broken off and is completely missing. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall be kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside of the food establishment. Submit a service request to have this receptacle repaired or replaced. 5-501.114; Core; Drain plug missing on outside cardboard receptacle. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse; recyclables; and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Obtain drain plug from waste management.

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, Mar 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 12, 2024

Score 100

Official score: 100 · 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; Floor plate under walk-in freezer door is not secure. There is an active service request to have this part repaired. Equipment components such as doors; seals; hinges; fasteners; and kick plates shall be kept intact; tight; and adjusted. PIC stated that maintenance should be visiting this week to make necessary repairs.

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 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 1, 2024

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

majorCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; Opened bag of mozzarella cheese found in the walk-in cooler lacking a date label. PIC stated that mozzarella cheese was opened and used on Monday (four days ago) for spaghetti and stated that opened mozzarella is not kept for longer than one week. All refrigerated; ready to eat; TCS foods must be date marked if held for more than 24 hours. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. CDI- Date label was allowed to be placed on mozzarella cheese during the inspection.

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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minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Ice cream box was turned off on one service line with the lid closed and had microbial growth forming on the inside. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; food residue; and other debris. CDI- Area was cleaned during the 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

minorCode 6-501.16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.16; Core; Two soiled mops in utility sink area being stored directly on the floor. After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; equipment; or supplies. CDI- Mops were hung to dry during the 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, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection