SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
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When was Dillard Drive Middle School Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 28, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 100” (official score 100).
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?
8 inspections on record, from Jan 16, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026.
Has Dillard Drive Middle School Cafeteria ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 16, 2024.
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. General comment: lighting inside walk-in cooler is extremely dim. Please have additional lighting incorporated into this space.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. General comment: lighting inside walk-in cooler is extremely dim. Please have additional lighting incorporated into this space.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Facility heat strip on walk-in freezer door is broken and collecting ice. Three facility ovens and steamers are inoperable. Please have equipment repaired.
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.
notedCode 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dustCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust; food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Ice build up on walk-in freezer shelving and door threshold.
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.
6-501.12; Core; Dust build-up around ceiling vents in kitchen area. Physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Facility is otherwise very 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.
6-501.12; Core; Dust build-up around ceiling vents in kitchen area. Physical facilities shall be maintained clean. Facility is otherwise very 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.
4-501.11; Core; Facility walk-in freezer door does not self-close; and there is ice build-up on heat strip. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Please have door repaired.
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.
5-202.12; Core; Water at both handwashing sinks in the kitchen are 75 degrees F after running for several minutes. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 38oC; 100oF.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
6-501.12; Core; Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen are dusty; dark; not clean. The ceiling panel around the vent in the room near the ice machine is not clean. Maintain physical facilities 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.
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
6-202.11; Core; Light Bulbs on the buffet; food serving line lack protective shielding. Some sleeves are present but not secure and other bulbs have no sleeves or shatter-resistant coating. Light bulbs shall be shielded; coated; or otherwise shatter-resistant
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.