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Zebulon Middle School Cafeteria

1000 Shepard School Rd

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

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand this area’s scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.11 Ice machine not working. Work order has been submitted (SR1024838Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Ice machine not working. Work order has been submitted (SR1024838; Maximo # 72901). In walk-in freezer; noted significant accumulation of ice build up along the drain line for the evaporator unit. Work order has been submitted multiple times (W/O 28561641; Maximo # 14095). Noted steamer unit no longer working as well (Maximo 14025). Maintain equipment in good repair. Please have technician follow-up on work orders for noted areas.

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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minorCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning needed of floors in walk in freezer unit . 6-501.11 PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Noted ceiling tile missing inside the dry storage room. Further investigation determined the ceiling tile was removed after leak occurred due to drain line connected with walk in freezer unit. Have drain line to walk in freezer unit repaired and ceiling tile replaced.

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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criticalCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P)- Noted sliced tomatoes are temping at 50 F on the make line. Maintain TCS items at 41 F or below for cold holding. CDI- Education provided; sliced tomato replaced during time of inspection.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand this area’s scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P); Quat sanitizer in bottles 500ppm. Maintain Quat sanitizer at the correct concentration 200-400ppm. CDI: Bottles corrected to 200ppm. Repeat.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Ice machine not working. Work order has been submitted.

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 —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Veggie sink leaking. Work order has been submitted.

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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minorCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning needed of floors under equipment. including walk ins.

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, Mar 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 19, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P); Quat sanitizer in bottles 500ppm. Maintain Quat sanitizer at the correct concentration 200-400ppm. CDI: Bottles corrected to 200ppm. Repeat.

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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Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 29, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P); Quat sanitizer in bottles 500ppm. Maintain Quat sanitizer at the correct concentration 200-400ppm. CDI: Bottles corrected to 200ppm.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, May 29, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 6, 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, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 20, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

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 condenser fan is leaking in the walk-in freezer. A good amount of ice accumulation is present along the pipe underneath. PIC stated there is a work order in for this issue. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of 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.

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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; The large utility fan in the kitchen is coated with dust. Some of the shelving in the walk-in cooler has residue accumulation present. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris.

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 20, 2023 · Original Source

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