Private Schools Lunchroom · Wake County, NC

Tmsa K-7 Cafeteria

3415 Dropseed Dr

Last inspected Nov 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Tmsa K-7 Cafeteria last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 9, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 99” (official score 99).
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?: 4 inspections on record, from Sep 2, 2025 to Nov 9, 2026.
Has Tmsa K-7 Cafeteria ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 2, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

1 - Inspection

Nov 9, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-205.10Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-205.10; Core; Can opener does not meet ANSI/NSF certifications. Ensure equipment other than toasters; mixers; microwaves; water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Replace can opener with one that meets these requirements. 4-202.15; Core; Can opener has two screws holding blade onto can opener. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement.

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 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; Fan covers in reach-in cooler need cleaning from black residue/dust accumulation. Interior bottom of milk cooler has milk residue and debris accumulation.The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency. All other surfaces observed clean. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.

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 9, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Aug 19, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6-301.12Handwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Inspector’s Notes

6-301.12; Priority Foundation; No paper towels were available at bathroom handwash sink or prep area handwash sink. Each handwash sink shall be provided with paper towels or an air drying device. CDI- paper towels were replaced.

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.

Official Wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.16 (A)(2); Priority; Yogurt in the reach-in unit measured 45F. Except during preparation; cooking; or cooling; or when TPHC is used; TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or less. CDI- yogurt voluntarily discarded. Yogurt may have warmed during restocking earlier this morning. No points taken today.

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

minorCode 4-205.10Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

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 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; Fan covers in reach-in cooler need cleaning from black residue/dust accumulation. The tops cooler/freezers have dust accumulation. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency. All other surfaces observed clean. Full point may be taken for repeat violations.

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 19, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-205.10Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

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 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; Fan covers in reach-in cooler need cleaning from residue/dust accumulation. The top of tall reach-in cooler has dust accumulation. Remove plastic wrap from side of tall reach-in cooler so unit can be easily cleaned. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency.

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 6, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 2, 2025

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 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; Fan covers in reach-in units need cleaning from residue/dust accumulation. The nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of dust; dirt; food residue and other debris accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency.

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 5-501.115Facility maintenance

Official Wording

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector’s Notes

5-501.115; Core; Garbage enclosure for outside garbage receptacles has carboard and other refuse littering the ground. Maintain garbage enclosures in a clean condition. Clean this area.

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, Sep 2, 2025 · Original Source

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