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Baucom Elementary School Cafeteria

400 Hunter St

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 98.5

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Quick Answers

When was Baucom Elementary School Cafeteria last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 14, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 98.5” (official score 98.5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Oct 17, 2024 to May 14, 2026.
Has Baucom Elementary School Cafeteria ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 17, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

1 - Inspection

May 14, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-601.11 (A) EquipmentCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11 (A) Equipment; Food-Contact Surfaces; Nonfood Contact Surfaces; and Utensils (Pf) Several pans soiled pans were stored as clean. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. The PIC had a food employee clean and sanitize the soiled pans. ***CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION (CDI)***

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 14, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 3, 2025

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 3, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 25, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 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 tops of ovens have dust accumulation. Keep the nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment free of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris 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 problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 17, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.18Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.18; Priority; Observed salsa with a prep date of 10/8 in a plastic container in the walk-in cooler. Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food shall be discarded after 7 days. The day of preparation or opening from a package shall count as day 1. CDI- salsa voluntarily discarded. Reminded kitchen staff of date marking requirements. All other foods observed with correct dates. No points taken today.

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.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

majorCode 4-202.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-202.11; Priority Foundation; Observed two plastic food storage containers on the clean equipment shelf with cracks on the bottom that could be felt when touched. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be smooth; free of open seams; cracks; chips; pits; sharp internal angles; crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. CDI- containers voluntarily discarded.

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 17, 2024 · Original Source