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Zebulon Middle School Cafeteria

1000 Shepard School Rd

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

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When was Zebulon Middle School Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Wake County Environmental Services was “Score 94.5” (official score 94.5).
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 6 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 20, 2023 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Zebulon Middle 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 20, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

1 - Inspection

Nov 5, 2026

Score 94.5

Official score: 94.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

6 recorded violations

notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector’s Notes

4-601.11(A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS- Noted multiple metal containers soiled or had sticker residue still on it while being stored as clean. EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- Items were sent back to the dish pit for rewashing.

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 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) - Noted overfill pans of chicken patties were reading between 120-127 F and sweet potato fries were temping between 89/92 F on the make line. Noted items were not hot holding at 135 F or above. CDI- fries discarded; chicken patties reheated

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 —Contamination

Official Wording

Contamination prevented during food preparation; storage & display

Inspector’s Notes

3-307.11 Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) Noted condensation leaking and freezing onto boxes of pizza in the walk in freezer unit. Protect food from contamination sources not specifically noted by the code. CDI- Noted boxes of pizza moved during time of inspection.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 4-501.11 Ice machine not working. Work order has been submitted (SR1024838Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 Ice machine not working. Work order has been submitted (SR1024838; Maximo # 72901). In walk-in freezer; noted significant accumulation of ice build up along the drain line for the evaporator unit. Work order has been submitted multiple times (W/O 28561641; Maximo # 14095). Noted steamer unit no longer working as well (Maximo 14025). Maintain equipment in good repair. Please have technician follow-up on work orders for noted areas. EHS contacteed

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 —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Veggie sink leaking. Work order has been submitted.

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
minorCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning needed of floors in walk in freezer unit and walk in cooler. 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises; Structures; Attachments; and Fixtures - Methods (C)- Noted ceiling tile missing from the dry storage area. Replace noted ceiling tiles.

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 5, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Sep 18, 2026

Score 98

Official score: 98 · Understand This Area’s Scale

3 recorded violations

notedCode 4-501.11 Ice machine not working. Work order has been submitted (SR1024838Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 Ice machine not working. Work order has been submitted (SR1024838; Maximo # 72901). In walk-in freezer; noted significant accumulation of ice build up along the drain line for the evaporator unit. Work order has been submitted multiple times (W/O 28561641; Maximo # 14095). Noted steamer unit no longer working as well (Maximo 14025). Maintain equipment in good repair. Please have technician follow-up on work orders for noted 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
minorCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning needed of floors in walk in freezer unit . 6-501.11 PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be maintained in good repair. Noted ceiling tile missing inside the dry storage room. Further investigation determined the ceiling tile was removed after leak occurred due to drain line connected with walk in freezer unit. Have drain line to walk in freezer unit repaired and ceiling tile replaced.

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
criticalCode 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 sliced tomatoes are temping at 50 F on the make line. Maintain TCS items at 41 F or below for cold holding. CDI- Education provided; sliced tomato replaced during time of inspection.

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, Sep 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Mar 18, 2026

Score 97.5

Official score: 97.5 · Understand This Area’s Scale

4 recorded violations

notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P); Quat sanitizer in bottles 500ppm. Maintain Quat sanitizer at the correct concentration 200-400ppm. CDI: Bottles corrected to 200ppm. Repeat.

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 —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Ice machine not working. Work order has been submitted.

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 —Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Veggie sink leaking. Work order has been submitted.

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
minorCode 6-501.12 CleaningCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed; maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

6-501.12 Cleaning; Frequency and Restrictions (C) Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean. Cleaning needed of floors under equipment. including walk ins.

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 18, 2026 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 19, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P); Quat sanitizer in bottles 500ppm. Maintain Quat sanitizer at the correct concentration 200-400ppm. CDI: Bottles corrected to 200ppm. Repeat.

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, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

May 29, 2025

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

1 recorded violation

notedCode 7-204.11 SanitizersChemicals

Official Wording

Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Inspector’s Notes

7-204.11 Sanitizers; Criteria - Chemicals (P); Quat sanitizer in bottles 500ppm. Maintain Quat sanitizer at the correct concentration 200-400ppm. CDI: Bottles corrected to 200ppm.

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, May 29, 2025 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Jun 6, 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, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source

1 - Inspection

Nov 20, 2023

Score 99

Official score: 99 · Understand This Area’s Scale

2 recorded violations

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 condenser fan is leaking in the walk-in freezer. A good amount of ice accumulation is present along the pipe underneath. PIC stated there is a work order in for this issue. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

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 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; The large utility fan in the kitchen is coated with dust. Some of the shelving in the walk-in cooler has residue accumulation present. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; FOOD residue; and other debris.

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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