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Farmington Woods Elem. Cafeteria

1413 Hampton Valley Rd

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Farmington Woods Elem. Cafeteria last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 98” (official score 98).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations 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 18, 2024 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Farmington Woods Elem. 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 18, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Nov 5, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Observed two packaged chicken strips in a pan placed horizontally over empty pans at the serve line holding at 113F-127F. TCS FOOD shall be maintained at 135°F or above. CDI; food items voluntarily discarded. Other packaged food items at the serve line were holding above 135F. Discussed to place the pan directly in the steam well pan slots so steam can maintain the food at 135F or above

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 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) REPEAT-Tall reach in cooler is unplugged and nonoperational. No food items are being held in the cooler. Equipment shall remain in good repair. Repair. Half points taken as improvement made.

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 —Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C) Drain plug missing on the trash dumpster. Drains in dumpsters shall have drain plugs in place. Contact waste supply company to supply drain plug.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 31, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 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) Floor Drain in the kitchen has a collapsed grate / cover. Grate is approximately 26 inches x 14 inches wide with a collapsed center that poses a danger to people walking in the kitchen. Drain Grate should replaced or repaired immediately. . . . Walk-in Freezer Door is wet and drips constantly with black microbial growth in several areas. Repair needed.

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

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) Lights above the hot serving line buffet are dusty. Clean the lights to maintain clean surfaces above displayed food. . . Walk-in Freezer Door has black microbial growth in several areas and dripping from the front of the door. Clean and replace the seal or otherwise eliminate the condensation and accumulated moisture and microbial growth.

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 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency (C) Ceiling around vent has accumulated unclean material. Ceiling is dusty. . . Vents on the exterior of the hood are dusty; not clean. . . In the employee toilet room; repair the wall to the left of the soap dispenser to be washable; non-absorbent. Maintain physical facilities clean. 6-501.114 Remove the old / unused equipment such as the old Ice-O-Matic Ice Machine that is stored on the floor; unused Slicer; old drawer components; Sunkist unit; two Robot Coupes; old Mixer; etc. The Premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used.

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 31, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 5, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.16 (A) (1) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Egg and cheese sandwiches within center CVAP were maintained below 135F (106-112F). Temperature controlled for safety foods shall be maintained at 135F or greater. CDI: Egg sandwiches were placed in oven to be reheated to at least 165F.

In Plain English

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 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C) Small leak observed inside walk in freezer. Ice machine is nonoperational. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. Repair equipment

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 5, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 8, 2025

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood source and labeling

Official Wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Disposition (P) Mozzarella cheese observed with an open date of 8/27/25; which has exceeded the 7 day shelf life. Temperature control for safety; ready to eat foods shall be discarded once the 7 day shelf life has been met. Corrected During Inspection - PIC voluntarily discarded this item.

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

notedCode 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (C) Rodent droppings observed in dry storage roomPests

Official Wording

Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.111 Controlling Pests (C) Rodent droppings observed in dry storage room; behind washer and dryer; and in corners of mop sink room. The premises shall be maintained free of insects; rodents and other pests. 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds; Insects; Rodents and other Pests (C) Dead roaches and spiders observed in mop sink areas near doors that lead to outside trash area. Remove dead or trapped birds; insects; rodents; and other pests.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

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) Small leak observed inside walk in freezer. Ice machine is not in working order. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.

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 8, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 24, 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 24, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 3, 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, Oct 3, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 9, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 7-204.11Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-204.11 ; Priority; One sanitizer bucket with quaternary solution at 500ppm. Chemical sanitizers applied to food-contact surfaces shall meet the requirements and be at correct concentration. Bucket diluted during inspection. Ensure quaternary solution is 200-400ppm.

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, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection