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Horton's Creek Elementary School Cafeteria

7615 O'Kelly Chapel Rd

Last inspected Nov 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Score 99.5

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Quick Answers

When was Horton's Creek Elementary School Cafeteria last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 10, 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?: 9 inspections on record, from Dec 7, 2023 to Nov 10, 2026.
Has Horton's Creek Elementary School Cafeteria ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 7, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

9 inspections

1 - Inspection

Nov 10, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Chemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-102.11 Common Name - Working Containers (Pf) One bottle of pink and one bottle of blue chemicals were not labeled with the common names. Working containers used for toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. CDI: Bottles labeled by PIC.

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

notedCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)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); Observed ice accumulation on the piping behind blower and door in the walk-in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Remove ice accumulation from the walk-in freezer. Repeat violation; Half-points deducted due to pending work order.

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, Nov 10, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 27, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)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); Observed ice accumulation on the evaporator and door in the walk-in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Remove ice accumulation from the walk-in freezer. Repeat violation; Half-points deducted due to pending work order.

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 6-501.11 Repairing - PremisesCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C) Vinyl cove trimming near the milk box was damaged and peeling away from wall. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Repair trimming.

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 27, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Feb 20, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)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); Observed ice accumulation on the condenser in the walk-in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Remove ice accumulation from the walk-in freezer. Repeat violation; Half-points deducted due to pending work order.

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 20, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode —Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) Container of lettuce was tightly wrapped with plastic while cooling within walk-in cooler. Food being cooled shall be loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination. CDI: Container was unwrapped to allow airflow.

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 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment - Equipment (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

4-501.11; Core; Observed ice accumulation on the condenser in the walk-in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair. Remove ice accumulation from 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

minorCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12; Core; Observed spilled milk on the floor under the boxes of milk in the walk-in cooler. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Clean the floor.

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, Dec 7, 2023 · Original Source