Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 09/11/2024
Score: 99
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Comments
Points
55.
6-501.11; Core; The walk-in cooler floor is not sealed along the seams. As a result, moisture has gotten under the metal floor and is seeping out along the seam. A brown liquid bubbles up when the floor is walked on. Wall paint is flaking and chipping along the corner of the wall across from the warewashing sink. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Walk-in cooler floor should be repaired. PIC has limited ability to initiate this repair.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 03/12/2024
Score: 98
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Comments
Points
16.
4-602.11; Core; The interior panel of the ice machine has a brown and pink residue. The inside compartments of ice machines shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or microbial residues. Increase cleaning frequency.
1.5
16.
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Two food scoops stored as clean had food residue behind the scooping arm. The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- scoops removed for cleaning.
0.0
37.
3-302.12; Core; Plastic bins of sugar and a sugar/cinnamon mix were observed without labels in the dry storage area. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the food. CDI- labels added to bins of sugar. No point taken today.
0.0
55.
6-501.11; Core; The walk-in cooler floor is not sealed along the seams. As a result, moisture has gotten under the metal floor and is seeping out along the seam. A brown liquid bubbles up when the floor is walked on. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Walk-in cooler floor should be repaired. Full point not taken today. PIC has limited ability to initiate this repair.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 09/29/2023
Score: 99.5
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Comments
Points
28.
7-102.11; Priority Foundation; Observed a bottle of strong bleach solution in the storage area on a cart. PIC stated this was left by the cleaning crew and was not the cafeterias. Poisonous or toxic materials taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. CDI- Bottle was drained and discarded. No point taken today. Have a discussion with janitorial staff about leaving cleaning chemicals behind.
0.0
43.
3-304.12; Core; Observed a plastic ramekin being used as a scoop in a container of sugar. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or
equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon (when used on non potentially hazardous foods). Use appropriate dispensing utensils with handles. No point taken today.
0.0
55.
6-501.11; Core; The walk-in cooler floor is not sealed along the seams. As a result, moisture has gotten under the metal floor and is seeping out along the seam. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Repair the floor.
0.5
55.
6-501.12; Core; Moisture and a brown residue are seeping from the floor seam in the walk-in cooler. Physical facilities shall be kept clean. Repair this area so the floor is maintained clean.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 03/15/2023
Score: 99.5
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Comments
Points
55.
6-501.11; Core; Light bulb over the hot box area is burnt out. Physical facilities shall be kept in good repair. Replace light bulb.
0.5
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 12/06/2022
Score: 98
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Comments
Points
16.
4-601.11 (A); Priority Foundation; Several metal pans in the clean equipment area were observed with barcode sticker residue. Food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be clean to sight and touch. CDI- pans removed for cleaning.
1.5
54.
5-501.114; Core; Green dumpster on right facing the school is missing a drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. PIC stated she has had a difficult time replacing plug in coordination with GFL.
0.5
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 09/14/2022
Score: 99
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Comments
Points
38.
6-501.112; Core; Some glue board traps seen with several roaches. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Have pest control operator remove boards that become full. No points taken today
0.0
54.
5-501.114; Core; Green dumpster on right facing the school is missing a drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Contact GFL for installation.
0.5
56.
6-202.11; Core; Fluorescent lights on the right of the walk-in freezer do not have a cover. Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food taken out of its packaging. Some food observed on a speed rack covered with thin plastic film. Have light cover replaced.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 01/06/2022
Score: 99.5
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Comments
Points
54.
5-501.114; Core; Middle brown garbage dumpster is missing a drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Contact waste contractor to install new drain plug.
0.0
55.
6-501.11; Core; Wall is dirty and there is chipping paint near the mop sink and near the freezer entrance. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
Have walls repaired.
0.5
General Comments
Effective October 1, 2021, the North Carolina Food Code Manual was updated based on adoption of the 2017 FDA Food Code, in accordance with the 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules. Please find the current North Carolina Food Code Manual at the following URL: https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/environmental-health-safety/rules-and-resources
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 09/12/2019
Score: 98.5
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Points
General Comments
*NOTICE* AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) NOW REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 02/04/2019
Score: 99.5
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Comments
Points
General Comments
*NOTICE* AS OF JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) NOW REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 09/18/2018
Score: 99.5
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Comments
Points
General Comments
*NOTICE* EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019, THE NC FOOD CODE 3-501.16 (A)(2)(b)(ii) REQUIRES EQUIPMENT TO BE UPGRADED OR REPLACED TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41 DEGREES F OR LESS. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 05/31/2012
Score: 97.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 99.5
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Comments
Points
3.
Employee swept floor with broom, rinsed out dirty rag at prep sink, and later handled clean pan lids without washing hands. Once hands are soiled hands are to be properly washed.
2.0
36.
Repair leaking walk in freezer piping.
0.5
49.
Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 09/02/2011
Score: 97 + Education Credit: 2 = 99
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Comments
Points
7.
Milk delivered with no temperature taken by staff. Upon delivery a temperature is to be taken on PHF's. Recommend recording temperatures.
0.0
8.
Couple of badly dented cans today. Set aside for return in designated area. Do not store with cans that are safe for use.
0.0
16.
2 pans of hot dogs below 135F in hot holding unit. Keep hot hold PHF's 135F and above today. Recommend doing 1 of 3 different things to maintain proper temperatures. 1.) Decrease the amount of PHF's wrapped at any given time 2.) Have more than 1 person bun and wrap to decrease the amount of time the PHF is out of temperature or 3.) After bunning and or wrapping put back into oven or steamer.
Hot dogs reheated in steamer.
2.0
36.
Walk in cooler floor rusting. Replacement needed.
0.5
41.
Cut drain pipe from prep sink vat to allow at least 2 inch air gap between floor and pipe.
0.0
44.
Dumpster at loading dock has cracks in bottom of unit with liquified garbage leaking onto ground. Replace unit; Remove all old equipment from dumpster area. Possible harborage. Keep doors to dumpsters closed.
0.5
49.
Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 04/14/2011
Score: 97.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 99.5
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Comments
Points
11.
1 bottle of sanitizer above 500ppm. Keep 200-300ppm.
0.0
16.
Half pan of corn dog nuggets below 135F in hot holding cabinet. Keep hot hold PHF's 135F and above. If ovens heat unevenly be sure to take a minimum of 2-3 readings spaced around pan to ensure even heating.
2.0
36.
Walk in freezer has rusting ramp. Walk in cooler floor rusting. Replacements needed; Walk in cooler has broken plastic around door with interior insulation showing. Door gasket on walk in cooler damaged. Replace; Walk in freezer still has ice buildup on ceiling. MOD showed REHS work order from March showing that problem being addressed.
0.5
43.
Water at student lavatories closest to dining area have no hot water. MOD turned water on near beginning of inspection and allowed water to run at least 10 minutes. After running still no hot water present. Water when knob turned to hot showed no flow when REHS present in women's restroom. Water present with reduced flow at men's restroom upon first visit but upon return visit 5 minutes later no water present coming from faucet. Warm or hot water no to exceed 110F should be present at closest student restrooms to cafeteria.
0.0
49.
Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 11/04/2010
Score: 98.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 100.5
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Comments
Points
10.
Store employee food below and seperate from food for school.
0.0
11.
Quat sanitizer in spray bottles 500ppm and above. Test strip turned blue. Keep 200-300ppm.
0.0
36.
Ice buildup around walk in freezer door. MOD produced documentation showing that she already has heat strip on order. Ice buildup on ceiling in second walk in freezer. MOD again showed documentation that unit has a work order in for repair; Replace rusting shelving in upright refrigerator. No longer easily cleanable.
0.5
40.
Cleaning needed of hot holding tops-dusty, table rims, under shelving at prep sink,and under green mat at dishsink, and pan rims. Wipe down interior of milk cooler at beginning of each day and as frequently as needed to eliminate dripping water on top interior.
0.5
43.
Water at student lavatories closest to dining area have no hot water. Maximum temperature registered was 70F. Increase to 90F and above.
0.0
46.
Lighting off over cooking line at time of inspection. Keep lights on during hours of operation to provide required 50 foot candles of light. 3 lights in ventilation hood blown out. Replace; 1 light under service line has no sheild and bulb is not shatterproof. 2 lights under second service line have shields with no endcaps. Lighting is to be shatterproof or sheilded.
0.5
49.
Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 03/22/2010
Score: 98.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 100.5
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Comments
Points
11.
Sanitizer in bucket with towel is very weak. Provide sanitizer at 200 to 300 ppm quat (do not exceed 400ppm) in bucket. Use test strips to verify strength. It is recommended that sanitizer be on the stronger side in buckets. . . . . . . . . Food prep SINKS and drainboard need thorough cleaning; use soap, etc. Move green mat daily to clean under neath and rinse before applying sanitizer.
1.5
36.
Rust present at entrance to 2 walk-in coolers and on floor of one. These areas are being maintained very clean.
0.0
43.
Soap dispenser may need replacement since lever does not spring back into place.
0.0
49.
Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 01/11/2010
Score: 99 + Education Credit: 2 = 101
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Comments
Points
16.
Taco Meat held in the hot holding unit is 127F to 133F. Keep this unit on a hotter setting that is capable of holding food at or above 135F. (Unit was not hot enough since it was also used for bread.)
0.0
17.
Diced tomatoes on the serving line are 54F. They are stored with very little ice under them (melted). Tomatoes, once cut, are now required to be at or below 45F.
0.0
36.
2-door refrigerator door on right side tends to stay open slightly. Adjust hinge, if possible, so that the door closes. . . . . . . . . . . Rust present at entrance to 2 walk-in coolers.
0.5
40.
Cambro Units need a thorough cleaning. Eliminate build-up from doors, etc.
0.5
43.
Soap and towel dispensers need cleaning.
0.0
49.
Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 08/28/2009
Score: 97.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 99.5
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Comments
Points
11.
White PVC-looking pipe inside of the ice machine has visible microbial growth. Frequent cleaning & sanitizing needed.
1.5
16.
Individual Red Baron Pizzas 125F are held in the Cambro Unit near the serving line (before lunch has begun). Portioned Pizzas held in the steamy hot holding cabinet in the kitchen are 149F. Keep them in the hot holding cabinet as long as possible. Maintain above 135F.
0.0
17.
Shredded Cheese 56F & Potatoes are 72F in a pan from a can held in the 2-Door Upright Refrigerator. the thermometer in this units reads 53F. Refrigerator must be able to maintain food at or below 45F (recommended below 41F).
0.0
24.
Bags of meat sauce are left out at room temperature to begin thawing. Recommend thawing in walk-in cooler or other refrigerator overnight.
0.0
36.
Rust present at entrance to 2 walk-in coolers.
0.5
40.
Compressor in the alk-in cooler needs thorough cleaning. Mold present underneath, etc.
0.5
49.
Documentation of approved training - 2 point credit awarded.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 11/14/2007
Score: 97.5 + Education Credit: 2 = 99.5
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Comments
Points
17.
Clean the conduit that is conected to the fan moter in the walkin refrigerator, it`s moldy.
1.0
28.
Clean under and behind cooking equipment and under ice machine etc. Turn the blue rack around that is in the old "dish room" so that the support bar is in the back and not the front, so that you can sweep under it easily. Be sure to use clean mop water and change it often enough so you do not have muddy foot prints all over the floor. Some of the ceiling and ceiling grid needs cleaning.
0.5
29.
Shield lights in the freezer.
0.5
30.
One of the hood vents is on top of the oven and not in the hood. Clean the air return vents.
Location: 400 E MOORE ST APEX, NC 27502-1927 Facility Type: Public School Lunchrooms Inspection Date: 09/19/2006
Score: 95 + Education Credit: 2 = 97
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Comments
Points
2.
Be sure to properly set the hot holding cabinets. The potentially hazardous foods such as chicken must be maintained hot at 140 degrees or hotter. Some of it is not hot enough. It ranges from 110- 127 and some fresh pans just put in there are 157 degrees so was hot when it whent in there.
2.5
31.
Do not store anything toxic over the plastic forks etc. There is a spray bottle of white board cleaner on the shelf above the forks. It has harmfull or fatel on the label
