A100

ALBEMARLE ROAD ELEMENTARY

7800 RIDING TRAIL RD, Charlotte, NC 28212

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110000

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedOct 27, 2026

Inspections on record45

On record sinceSep 13, 2013

Score history

Mar 13, 2015Higher is betterOct 27, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 27, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 28, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Observed two hand washing sinks (one in ware-washing room and one near the manager’s office) where the sealant has come apart from the wall. Hand washing sinks need to be resealed to the wall.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed ice build-up coming from both fan units in the walk-in freezer. PIC stated she is aware and will have the ice build-up cleaned up. Observed residue build-up on top of the dish machine. CDI- PIC cleaned the top of the dish machine during inspection.

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Feb 24, 2026 A 100 · 1 violation

#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables

3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Some apples still had stickers on them that were already washed in walk-in cooler. Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before use. Remove stickers during wash process. 0 pts.

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Sep 2, 2025 A 98 · 5 violations

#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 cheese pizza holding on temperature, on hot line, holding below 135. CDI PIC quickly reheated items to 165F and above and placed back into hot box. EHS suggested items such as sheet pan pizza, cheese sticks, be held on TPHC 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#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 premade salads, yogurt, and cheese sticks, holding above 41F. Ambient was holding 40F. PIC stated facility was short staffed by 2 personnel today, resulting in longer transfer times from one RIC (holding items 41F and below) to front line RIC (holding ambient 40F). Another factor could have been door open for extended period of time. CDI TCS items returned to WIC for quick re cool. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

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

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed no time stamp for salads and yogurt bags on line TPHC. CDI PIC placed time stamp on board. Facility was short staffed today.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed no thin probed thermometer available. VR required.

#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 dust and debris on lids, tops of paper towel dispenser, and top of dish machine.

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May 20, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 3, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

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 2 metal pans of cooked corn stored in the WIF without a date. PIC stated that the corn was steamed on 1/31. CDI: PIC created date labels for these containers of corn. Note: All other date marking in place was correct. 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed two plastic spatulas with open cracks and chips on the food contact surface, making the surface not smooth and easily cleanable. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the two spatulas.

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

6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed one lightbulb out in the hood system above where the steamers and a food prep table are in the kitchen. PIC noticed it had just gone out prior to the inspection and will put a work order in to get lightbulb replaced.

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Oct 1, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 29, 2024 A 97.5 · 4 violations

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed several pans of crinkle cut fires and regular fries hot holding below 135 F. CDI - PIC provided temp log from 9:30 am with cook temperature of 180 F. PIC advised that the products are typically held on TPHC. PIC placed items on TPHC and time stamped white board. -1.5- 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.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed two sanitizer buckets holding solution with concentrations of < 50 ppm QT since 6:15 am. CDI - Solution discarded and refilled with concentrations at 200 ppm. -0.5-

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed non-functional dish machine. Machine not in use; all utensils are being washed, rinsed and sanitized at the 3-compartment sink. Repair. -0-

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT VIOLATION: 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed two recycling receptacles with their sliding doors left open. CDI - PIC closed doors. -0.5-

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Dec 15, 2023 A 98.5 · 5 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 compliance with hand washing practices among staff with the exception of one food employee who washed their hands and recontaminated them on faucet handles. CDI - Employee coached and hands washed. -0-

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed recently packaged bags of string cheese and yogurt cold holding between 43-44 F degrees. Products were left on prep table during 30 minute staff break. CDI - TCS foods placed on TPHC for early lunch services. -1.5- 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.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed two sanitizer buckets holding solution with concentration < 150 ppm qac. CDI - Solution discarded and refilled with concentration at 200 ppm. -0-

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed two recycling receptacles with their sliding doors left open. -0-

#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 floor tile in disrepair at back door threshold. Repair. -0-

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Sep 18, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster without it’s drain plug. Contact waste management services to provide drain plug to dumpster. -0.5-

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May 22, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#21 · 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 2 pans of broccoli hot holding below 135F. CDI: PIC reheated items to above 165F. 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf. Observed multiple dented cans being stored on shelving with cans for facility use. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded items.

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Mar 6, 2023 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded