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NameSHEPARD MIDDLE SCHOOL LUNCHROOM
Address2401 DAKOTA ST
 
City/State/ZIP
DURHAM NC 27707
Premise Type11 - Public School Lunch
CountyDurham
Inspection Date 4/21/2026
Final Score @ Grade
99 A
General CommentsREHS and PIC verified calibration of thermometers in ice cup, all reading 32F. REHS sanitized thermometer probe and body with an alcohol wipe at the beginning and throughout the inspection.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitations (C) - Observed one quat sanitizer bucket cloudy and also has no measurable concentration. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be held between uses in a properly mixed sanitizer solution.
44 0 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) - Observed one stack of metal pans wet stacked. After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contacting FOOD.
52 1 Sewage & wastewater properly disposed No Yes Yes 5-402.11 Backflow Prevention (P) - REPEAT - Observed same prep sink drain and ice machine drain were sitting in floor drain. Prevent backflow between a sewage system and drains of equipment in which food, portable equipment or utensils are placed. Allow for a minimum of 1in air gap between top of floor drain and pipe. REHS will return in 3 days to verify once both drains have at least an one inch air gap either being held by a bracket on the floor or cut the drain pipe.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C) - Observed one dumpster lid opened. Keep dumpster and other outside waste handling containers for refuse, recyclables, and returnables covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Close open dumpster lids.