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Wendell Elem School Cafeteria

3355 Wendell Blvd

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

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When was Wendell Elem School Cafeteria last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 9, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 99.5” (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?: 8 inspections on record, from Nov 14, 2023 to Nov 9, 2026.
Has Wendell Elem 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 Nov 14, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Nov 9, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 4-501.14 - Observed some build up along the interior vats of the 3 compartment sink. Increase frequency of cleaning. Increase frequency of cleaning. Dish machinesCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing facilities: installed; maintained & used; test strips

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.14 - Observed some build up along the interior vats of the 3 compartment sink. Increase frequency of cleaning. Increase frequency of cleaning. Dish machines; utensil sinks; raw food prep sinks; and sink drainboards shall be cleaned before use; throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS and to ensure that the EQUIPMENT performs its intended function; and if used; at least every 24 hours.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s Notes

4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)- Observed some sticky residue build up along the storage racks near the 3 comp sink. Also noted significant accumulation of dust build up along the guard cover of the commercial fan. Increase frequency of cleaning.

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

Sep 15, 2026

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety FoodFood temperature

Official Wording

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.16 (A) (2) and (B) Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food; Hot and Cold Holding (P) Noted ground beef was temping between 128-133 F on the make line and inside the hot hold cabinet. Maintain TCS items at 135 F and above for hot holding. CDI- Noted items were reheated and placed back on the line.

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.

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notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11; Core; Milk box needs gasket replaced. Person in charge (PIC) placed a work order for gaskets and requested follow-up multiple times over the years. Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition. Repeat.

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 15, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 20, 2026

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11; Core; Milk box and make line wells not working or needs gasket replaced. Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition. Repeat.

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.

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notedCode —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Laundry water line is being plumbed into 3 comp.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 10, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11; Core; Steamer; milk box and make line wells not working or needs gasket replaced. Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition. Repeat.

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 10, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 10, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11; Core; Reach in cooler; steamers; light fixtures above the hood; and milk box cooler are broken and need to be repaired.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please repair the items listed 4-501.12; Core; The cutting boards have heavy scratches and dark cuts.- Items such as cutting boards shall be smooth and be replaced or resurfaced if not easily cleanable.- Please replace/resurface cutting boards.

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, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Oct 10, 2024

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 4-501.11Cleaning 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

Official record from Wake County Environmental Services, Oct 10, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Apr 30, 2024

Score 99.5

Official score: 99.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 4-501.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11; Core; The gaskets are torn on the stand up refrigerator.- Equipment shall be maintained in a good state of repair and condition.- Please replace the gasket.

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, Apr 30, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 14, 2023

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 3-501.16(A)(1)Food temperature

Official Wording

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector’s Notes

3-501.16(A)(1); Priority; For potentially hazardous foods temperature controls for food safety shall be maintained. Ground beef and cheese and cheese sauce on the service line was 114-115 degrees F. Ground beef and cheese and cheese sauce in the hot holding cabinet were at a temp. of 125 degrees F. Hot food items must be kept at a temp. at or above 135 degrees F. until service. Keep hot holding cabinet on a higher temp. setting to keep food product at a temp. of 135 degrees F. or above until transfer to service line. Corrected during inspection: Out of temp. hot food items will be reheated to a temp. of 165 degrees F. or greater before replacement on service lines.

In Plain English

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minorCode 6-201.11Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-201.11; Core; Floors walls; and ceilings shall be smooth and easily cleanable. Holes in the tile floor in front of the dishwash sink should be filed in and sealed over sot that the floor is level and cleanable. Standing water is currently present in some of the holes in the floor. Priority repairs are also required to prevent pest harborage areas.

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 14, 2023 · Original Source