A100

MATTHEWS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

2724 MARGARET WALLACE RD, Matthews, NC 28105

Private Schools Lunchroom · NC permit/State ID 2060050050

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedSep 18, 2026

Inspections on record39

On record sinceSep 11, 2013

Score history

Sep 11, 2013Higher is betterSep 18, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 18, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 4, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Facility opened today to serve teachers only for teacher appreciation week.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 27, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: NO VIOLATION DEDUCTED DURING INSPECTION.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 10, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: NO VIOLATIONS OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 30, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Note: inspected during soccer camp. Normal hours: pizza served only on Fridays.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens 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 oven racks stored on the floor. Discontinue.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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 grease build up on pan on shelf of counter near entrance door.

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Feb 28, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations were observed during time of inspection. Facility served pizza from Papa John’s and did not make pizza in permitted kitchen on day of inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 25, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

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 intake ventilation grates collecting excess debris in need of general and detailed cleaning inside kitchen area.

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Feb 16, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed commercial ranch from a container that stated it contained milk and egg and to keep refrigerated after opening, sitting on counter above 41F. They were prepared for service in individual to go cups from a container that remains in the RIC at 41F and below. This was done at 9:30. CDI Through discussion with PIC decided items would be held on TPHC. Items time stamped and placed on TPHC paperwork. Going forward ranch cups will be held on time. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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 residue on front of RICs and on bottom shelf in RIC with double doors. More frequent cleaning is required.

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Sep 25, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Facility mainly serves food on Fridays but will not be in operation Friday September 29th.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 5, 2023 A 99.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Facility only cooks and serves on Fridays for lunch and concessions for soccer, volleyball, and basketball home games.

#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 PIC with no hair restraint.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

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 wrapped plates and utensils stored on floor in storage room.

#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 middle ac vent cover peeling.

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Mar 3, 2023 A 98 · 4 violations

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11(O) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure.-PF - Observed a volunteer not able to demonstrate verbally that employee health policy was followed or written policy. CDI by instruction. For more information on employee health policy, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5

2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf above clean equipment.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P - Observed pre-prepared and topped pizzas held on rack at 67 degrees F with preparation beginning around 9:30 am according to PIC. CDI, pizza placed on TPHC and form printed and completed during inspection. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

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 previously prepared frozen with date of preparation from November. PIC stated that they pulled pepperoni from freezer yesterday but did not include thaw date. Ensure TCS RTE foods include up to 3 dates to account for date of preparation, freeze and thaw date. CDI, pepperoni voluntarily discarded. 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 .

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Dec 9, 2022 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P - Observed food employee turn faucet off with bare hands after washing and handle clean disposable towels. CDI, employee rewashed hands and used disposable towels to turn faucet off to prevent recontaminatoion of hands.

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container

Corrected during inspection

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed 1 spray bottle of water not labeled. CDI, employee labeled water

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed some dust and debris accumulation on areas of hood ventilation system.

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Sep 9, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Facility name has changed to Matthews Christian Academy. Ownership remains the same.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 12, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed cut lettuce cooling while covered in deep aluminum pan in RIC. CDI - PIC spread lettuce out on shallow metal pan and placed in RIC to cool quickly. -0.5 points

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Jan 20, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: NOTE: Establishment only operates on Fridays by serving pizza or after school hours during sporting events for concessions. No food being handled during inspection today (Thursday). No TCS food was held in the reach in cooler at the time of inspection. Food was held in reach in freezers which were functioning properly.

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5

Repeat violation

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety - REPEAT - No vomit and diarrhea clean up plan in place at time of inspection. CDI - EHS provided PIC with educational poster and written procedures. Kit will be assembled by next routine inspection.

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Oct 29, 2021 A 97 · 5 violations

#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties −1

Corrected during inspection

2-102.11 (A) - (C )(1), (4)-(16) The Person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this code by (A) Complying with the Food Code by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection, (B) Being a certified food protection manager (CFPM), or (C) by responding correctly to the inspector's questions related to the operation of the food establishment. -Pf PIC present unable to demonstrate knowledge by meeting requirement A, B and C mentioned above. CDI- EHS discussed the requirements and responsibilities of PIC and CFPM. EHS reviewed the 17 questions asked to PIC/CFPM with food employee and provided copy of questions for training and review.

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. PIC present during inspection is not a certified food protection manager.

#3 · Management, food & conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities & reporting −1

Corrected during inspection

2-201.11 (A), B), (C), and (E) Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge and Conditional Employees. P- Establishment has posted MCHD Employee health policy poster, but PIC was unaware that salmonella nontyphoidal has been added as a reportable illnesses. CDI - EHS educated PIC on the updated BIG 6 reportable illnesses and provided a hard copy of the updated Employee Health Acknowledgment form in and EHS discussed employee health policy in general with PIC. Educate all food employees on the updated employee health policy and reporting requirements. 2-103.11(M) Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) shall ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF Observed PIC filling in for CFPM unaware of illnesses and symptoms related to foodborne disease prevention. CDI- EHS reviewed and educated the food employee on the importance of an employee health policy.

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Corrected during inspection

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed facility without written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. CDI-EHS discussed the requirement of having written procedures and provided PIC with the state’s example written procedure and poster for vomit and diarrhea clean-up. EHS recommends facility review document with all employees and purchase or make a kit. Maintain written procedures in facility for employee and inspector review.

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed (at 11:09am on 10/29) pizza ordered and picked up from Dominos hot holding in oven at temperatures below 135F. Per PIC, she picked up the pizza from Dominos at 10:50am on 10/29. The establishments first serving class is at 11am and last serving class is at 12pm. CDI- EHS explained hot holding of TCS foods requirement and recommended using Time as Public Health Control (TPHC) for today. EHS provided PIC with TPHC form which was filled out and implemented during the inspection. Pizzas shall be eaten or discarded by 2:50pm on 10/29/2021. EHS will email PIC an electronic copy of the TPHC form if they wish to use TPHC in the future.

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Aug 11, 2021 A 99 · 2 violations

#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed door leading from outside into kitchen storage area with gap at bottom of door that may allow entry of insects or rodents. Install weathering stripping or a similar device to eliminate opening.

#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used

6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C Observed employee food items in reach-in freezer mixed with students food items. Designate an area in the cooler and/or freezer to store employee items away from student items.

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Mar 6, 2020 A 98 · 5 violations

#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P Observed an empty bottle of QUAT sanitizer at the 3-compartment sink. Facility does not have an extra bottle of QUAT sanitizer onsite. CDI-In lieu of QUAT sanitizer, the facility will use the bleach that is stored in the laundry room until more QUAT sanitizer can be purchased.

#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed pizza hot holding below 135F that is being stored in the oven. Oven setting temperature was 150F. CDI-The pizza was kept in the oven to reheat to at least 135F.

#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed faded labeling on the sanitizer spray bottle at the 3-compartment sink. CDI-The bottle was relabeled.

#38 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

Corrected during inspection

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed two employees not wearing proper hair restraints. CDI- The employees left the kitchen upon start of the inspection.

#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used

4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed a box of single use cups stored on the ground in the dry storage room. Have placed onto shelving.

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