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NameCAPE HATTERAS ELEM. SCHOOL
Address47500 MIDDLE RIDGE TRAIL
 
City/State/ZIP
BUXTON NC 27920
Premise Type11 - Public School Lunch
CountyDare
Inspection Date 4/16/2026
Final Score @ Grade
100 A
General CommentsAdding FRP boarding to the warewash room - the boarding does not need to reach the ceiling. Add it from the floor up as those areas are exposed more to water and splash than the tops of the walls.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 (B) Leak pipe etc. not imminent threat - Both of the food prep sinks have leaks coming out of the faucet where it connects to the faucet assembly. Have the sinks serviced.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No Yes No REPEAT - REPEAT - 6-501.11 Repairing - Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures - Methods (C) - Observed wall damage under the spray arm sink by the mechanical warewash machine (water damage, paint peeling). The wall behind and above the long table where clean equipment comes out of the warewash machine was discolored, some visible damage underneath. Damage to the wall at the warewash hand sink, above the three comp sink, and above the mop basin - the paint has torn off the wall and exposed the paper surface of the drywall.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used No Yes No 6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C) - Air vents in the ceiling had a slight build up of dust and debris, as well as the ceiling tiles around the vents. Clean vents and ceiling tiles so debris doesn’t get on clean equipment or food.