Private Schools Lunchroom · Wake County, NC

Knightdale Headstart Kitchen

1020 Todd Rd

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Score 99.5

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Quick Answers

When was Knightdale Headstart Kitchen last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 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: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 7 inspections on record, from Nov 20, 2023 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has Knightdale Headstart Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 20, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

1 - Inspection

Oct 28, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 6-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.11; Core; Some spots of the floor are torn and sticking up from the breakage.- PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair.- Please repair floors

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 28, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 6, 2026

Score 98.5

Official score: 98.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -PFood temperature

Official Wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P; Milk inside milk cooler 45F. CDI: Milk moved to refrigerator.

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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 5, 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, Mar 5, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 10, 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 10, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 1, 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, Mar 1, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 20, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

majorCode 3-501.17Food source and labeling

Official Wording

Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.17; Priority Foundation; There were several cartons of milk that had the date of expiration on 11/19/2023. Food must be disposed of when expired. The milk delivery company will pick up the expired product.

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

minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; Clean out the milk box to remove the liquid at the bottom of box. Equipment must be kept free of an accumulation of food residue.

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 20, 2023 · Original Source

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