Public School Lunch · Wake County, NC

Cary Senior High Cafeteria

638 Walnut St

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 99.5

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Quick Answers

When was Cary Senior High Cafeteria last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 99.5” (official score 99.5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Feb 6, 2024 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Cary Senior High Cafeteria ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 6, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 27, 2026

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

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)- The fan in the clean dish area was observed with dust build up. Nonfood Contact Surfaces of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 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

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.11 PHYSICAL FACILITIES(C)- Dry storage right corner wall with chipping/deteriorating paint. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. 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 problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 11, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; A few trays of cheeseburgers holding less than 135 F. If held hot; TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods shall maintain 135 F or above. CDI - Burgers reheated in oven.

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 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; Ice buildup present on the walk-in freezer ceiling. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. PIC had placed a work order and maintenance repaired the walk-in freezer a few months ago; however; it is in disrepair again. PIC to place a new work order for the walk-in freezer.

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, Feb 11, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 11, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Three compartment sink wash compartment does not properly stay secured when stopped. Walk in freezer is leaking underneath the fans. Two steamers are currently not in working order. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. PIC has work order in place for these items.

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 6-501.114 Maintaining PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.114 Maintaining Premises; Unnecessary Items and Litter (C) Unused equipment is being stored on the exterior of the building. Discard or remove items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance.

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 11, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection