Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC

Carver Elementary Lunchroom

291 Liles Dean Rd

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

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Quick Answers

When was Carver Elementary Lunchroom last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 14, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 98” (official score 98).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 8 inspections on record, from Oct 10, 2023 to Oct 14, 2026.
Has Carver Elementary Lunchroom ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 10, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 14, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 multiple TCS items were reading above 41 F inside the walk-in cooler unit (see temp log). Further investigation determined ambient air for walk-in cooler is 48 F. Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 41F or less. Verification shall be made October 16th to verify repairs to walk-in cooler.

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

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 Noted walk in cooler no longer working. Noted ambient air reading at 48 F during time of inspection . Instructed PIC to contact maintenance for repairs. Maintain equipment in good repair. Follow up visit shall be made Oct 16th.

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 14, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 24, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 Noted walk in freezer no longer working. Person in charge has already placed a work order for noted unit. Technician are currently working to replace the compressor unit for noted freezer unit. Maintain equipment in good repair. Follow up with technicians regarding progress or 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, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jan 16, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector’s Notes

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Several wet cloths sitting on prep tables.

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, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 18, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

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 build up in freezer. Gasket at the bottom of the door is not sealing door properly.

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, Aug 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 18, 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, Feb 18, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 5, 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, Sep 5, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 29, 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, Feb 29, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 10, 2023

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 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; The two small brown cutting boards had deep cuts on both sides of the boards. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring must 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 problems

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12; Core; Clean the ceiling tiles above the food prep areas to remove the dust. Physical Facilities must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

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 10, 2023 · Original Source