1 - Inspection
Sep 11, 2026
Score 100
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source
Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC
York Elementary School Cafeteria
5201 Brookhaven Dr
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8 inspections1 - Inspection
Apr 7, 2026
Score 100
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Oct 28, 2025
Score 99.5
Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
notedCode Observation: Dented cans in working stock with hermtic seal is compromisedContamination
Official wording
Food in good condition; safe & unadulterated
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Dented cans in working stock with hermtic seal is compromised; CDI: Cans removed from working stock and placed on shelf for designated return. 3-202.15 Package Integrity (Pf) Food packaging must be in good condition; intact and protect the food inside
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Gasket on the hot holding cabinet poor repair. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Maintain equipment 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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 28, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Jun 4, 2025
Score 99.5
Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale
2 recorded violations
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
Observation: Areas of non food contact surface in ice machine has accumulation of debris. Ensure that a regular cleaning schedule is applied to prevent buildup of debris. 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) 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 problemsnotedCode Observation: The mop holder does not effectively hold mopsCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean
Inspector’s notes
Observation: The mop holder does not effectively hold mops; mop was observed head up handle down outside of utility curb sink. This allows for wastwater to drip down the handle; walls and onto floor of mop room. Provide a way for mops to be hung up to air dry handle up; over the utility curb sink. 6-501.16 Drying Mops (C) After use; mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls; EQUIPMENT; or 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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Score 99
Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale
3 recorded violations
notedCode 5-501.116Facility maintenance
Official wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.116; Core; Multiple outdoor waste receptacles were found with their covers open. Outdoor waste receptacles shall be fitted with tight covers and doors.
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 issuesnotedCode 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - FrequencyCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s notes
4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Frequency; Ice machine had minor soil buildup on the interior plate. Food contact surfaces of equipment such as ice machines and soda nozzles shall be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent residue accumulation.
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 problemsnotedCode 3-304.14 Wiping ClothsCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector’s notes
3-304.14 Wiping Cloths; Use Limitations (C); Through the duration of the inspection; wet wiping cloth was being stored on a preparation table. Between uses; wet or moist wiping cloths shall be stored in an approved sanitizer at an appropriate concentration.
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 problemsOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Aug 27, 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; Queso cheese in a hotbox unit was holding as low as 122F. Ground beef was holding as low at 130F in another hot box. Potentially hazardous food being held hot shall remain at 135F or above. CDI- Both food items were reheated during the inspection. Adjust hot box units to hold all food at 135F or above.
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 temperatureminorCode 4-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment; food & non-food contact surfaces approved; cleanable; properly designed; constructed & used
Inspector’s notes
4-501.12; Core; Some cutting boards are beginning to develop deep scratches. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED; or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
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 problemsminorCode 5-501.116Facility maintenance
Official wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s notes
5-501.116; Core; Multiple outdoor waste receptacles were found with their covers open. Outdoor waste receptacles shall be fitted with tight covers and doors.
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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Mar 19, 2024
Score 100
Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source
1 - Inspection
Dec 11, 2023
Score 99.5
Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale
1 recorded violation
majorCode 4-203.11Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector’s notes
4-203.11; Priority Foundation; Three digital thermometers were kept accessible in the same container for use in verifying food temperatures. Two of these thermometers read 31F-32F when placed in ice bath and one thermometer read 37F-38F when placed in ice bath. Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±1 degree Celsius in the intended range of use. CDI- Thermometer that was reading incorrectly was removed from the batch and placed in another location to be calibrated in the near future.
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 issuesOfficial record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source