A97.5

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER SCHOOL

1501 CARRIER DR, Charlotte, NC 28216

Private Schools Lunchroom · NC permit/State ID 2060050018

Latest gradeA (97.5)

Last inspectedSep 18, 2026

Inspections on record32

On record sinceSep 9, 2013

Score history

Sep 9, 2013Higher is betterSep 18, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 18, 2026 A 97.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: No Food was observed at steam unit. Gave out updated Employee Health.

#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1

Corrected during inspection

3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed in double door RIC adulterated cut cured ham. CDI - PIC discarded food item.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed in double door RIC ziplock bag of cooked meatballs date marking exceeding 7 days 9/9-9-/5. Observed container of cheese sauce date marking exceeding 7days 8/28-9/3. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded both food items. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed in chest cooler several portioned cups of salsa without any form of date marking. PIC stated possibly from the 3rd. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded container of portioned cups of salsa. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed in dry storage room several holes throughout the ceiling tiles. PIC will place work order.

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May 14, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). - Observed prime rib cooked yesterday missing date label. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Date was provided.

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed droppings on the floor near the dish machine.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. 4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. - Observed pink build up on shield in ice machine. CDI - Cleaned during the inspection.

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Jan 15, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed torn gaskets in tall reach-in cooler.

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Oct 14, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11 (A)(2) Separate types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display. -P- Observed raw fish below raw beef in reach-in freezer. Observed raw fish stored above potato wedges in reach-in freezer. Corrected during the inspection (CDI) - Items were rearranged.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed torn gaskets in tall reach-in cooler.

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May 8, 2025 A 97 · 3 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed bleach sanitizer at less than 50 ppm. Needs to be 50-200 ppm. CDI - Bleach was added to make sanitizer 100 ppm. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3

Corrected during inspection

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed Swiss cheese, lettuce, and turkey with no date labels. Needs to be dated. REPEAT. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed ham dated 4/30. CDI - Ham was voluntarily discarded. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs . EHS and PIC created a Risk Control Plan for facility to follow for date marking. Facility is to check date marking every morning as part of the morning routine.

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Corrected during inspection

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed turkey on reach in shelf missing part of wrapper. CDI - Turkey was voluntarily discarded.

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Jan 13, 2025 A 97 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw bacon/eggs over gravy in reach in. CDI- Storage order was corrected. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed thawed gravy marked 11/4. Needs to be labeled with thaw date. Observed cooked chicken with no date mark. CDI - Dates were corrected. REPEAT. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of single service cups stored on the floor in the dish machine room. Needs to be stored off the floor.

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Sep 17, 2024 A 96.5 · 4 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed opened carton of potato salad and salsa missing date label. CDI - Carton was labeled. REPEAT. For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19 (A) (1) Written procedures for Time as a Public Health Control shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the establishment, and made available for the Health Department upon request. Written TPHC procedures must specify methods of compliance with 3-501.19 (B) or (C). -Pf. Observed turkey sandwiches and pasta salad held out of temperature control on serving line. Facility states it was made around 10 and is served at 11:30. CDI - EHS recommended using TPHC and provided a copy of TPHC procedures that were filled out for TPHC. TPHC procedure template may be found at: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed slaw and pasta salad cooling in reach in covered pans. CDI- PIC took lids off pans to allow proper air flow. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Corrected during inspection

3-306.13(B)(C) Consumer self-service operations shall have utensils or effective dispensing methods to protect the food from contamination and be monitored by trained food employees.-Pf Observed apples available for self service with no wrapping/ utensils for grabbing or protection from contamination. Needs to be protected from contamination. CDI- apples were removed from self service.

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Mar 11, 2024 A 96 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed raw bacon over ready to eat lettuce and other foods. CDI- Storage order was corrected. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed opened lettuce and opened containers of salsa with no date labels. CDI- lettuce was dated and salsa was voluntarily discarded. REPEAT. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed WD40 and lock lubricant stored on shelf over containers of dry pasta. Chemicals shall not be stored over food. CDI - chemicals were relocated.

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Nov 16, 2023 A 97 · 2 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed no datemark on opened milk from previous day. CDI-PIC. PIC put dates on them. Repeat For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#40 · Personal cleanliness

Repeat violation

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee working with food without beard covers. Repeat

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Aug 30, 2023 A 95 · 6 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

4-602.12 (A) The Food Contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. Observed food debris inside of fryer baskets from yesterday. CDI. PIC removed to be dish cleaning area. Increase cleaning frequency. Repeat. Repeat. Improvement from last time.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed no datemark on hard pasta, lettuce, opened milk, lettuce. CDI-PIC. PIC put dates on them. Repeat For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employee working with food without beard covers.

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf. Observed expired test kits in the facility during inspection. CDI. PIC ordered new ones.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed walls by prep table in need of cleaning from splashes.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee keys stored on prep table. Needs to be removed.

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May 19, 2023 A 94.5 · details not yet loaded