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Zebulon Elem. School Cafeteria

Name: Zebulon Elem. School Cafeteria
Address: 700 Proctor St, Wake County, NC

700 Proctor St

Last inspected Sep 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 - The Hatco electric water pump below the 3rd vat of the (3) compartment sink is malfuntioning and causing a backflow issue within noted vat when (3) compartment sink is actively used. Person in charge stated they would place a work order for noted unit. Wake County technician need to assess and repair noted equipment. Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

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; In the walk-in freezer; noted an significant accumulation of ice build up along the drain line behind the evaporator. Also noted walk in freezer door has a torn gasket. One the central reach in cooler units is no longer working (Maximo 69583). Noted hot box no longer working as well (Mamimo 3749). Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition

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 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)- Noted an accumulation of build up along the deflector lid inside the ice machine unit. Increase frequency of cleaning noted area.

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 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 23, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · 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; Walk in freezer door has a torn gasket.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace the gasket.

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 —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 - The Hatco electric water pump below the 3rd vat of the (3) compartment sink is malfuntioning and causing a backflow issue within noted vat when (3) compartment sink is actviely used. Person in charge stated they would place a work order for noted unit. Wake County technician need to assess and repair noted equipment. Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.

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.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 23, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; Victory stand up refrigerator not working. Facilities shall not have broken or unnecessary equipment on the premises. 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, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 11, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-602.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s notes

4-602.11; Core; Observed very minor pink residue buildup starting in the ice machine.- In units such as the ice bins; they shall be cleaned at the frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soils or mold.- Please clean ice bin and do so more frequently.

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 6-501.114Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.114; Core; Observed cold hold unit and hot box that are broken on premises that needs to be removed or repaired.- Facilities shall not have broken or unnecessary equipment on the premises.- Please either repair or remove items from premises.

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 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 8, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · 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; Walk in freezer door has a torn gasket.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace the gasket.

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, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 14, 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; The shredded lettuce on the serving line was reaching temperatures that ranged from 48F to 53F. This potentially hazardous food must beheld cold at 41F. CDI... ice was placed under the lettuce to bring the temperature 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 14, 2023 · Original Source