A100

ALBEMARLE ROAD MIDDLE

6900 DEMOCRACY DR, Charlotte, NC 28212

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110001

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedOct 27, 2026

Inspections on record34

On record sinceOct 1, 2013

Score history

Oct 1, 2013Higher 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 20, 2026 A 99.5 · 4 violations

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed rodent feces on the floor in the left corner by the 3 comp sink. PIC swept the area. PIC also showed records for CMS pest control and observed rodent pest traps.

#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 3 dented cans (on or near the seams) of black beans in the dry storage room. CDI- PIC voluntarily removed and discarded the cans.

#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 missing and peeling sealant on hand sink next to restroom and office. Replace.

#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 build-up on fan and on top of prep equipment.

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Feb 25, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed two sanitizer buckets full of QUAT sanitizer measuring low concentration, between 0-100 ppm. PIC stated they change out the buckets every few hours and was around that time they needed to.

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Sep 2, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Observed multiple pieces of equipment bagged with signs stating “not in use”. If any of these equipment are permanently removed from use, these items will need to be removed from premise. Could be placed in violation in future inspections.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 8, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed boxes of unwashed baby carrots stored above commercially-made salad dressings inside the WIC. CDI: Food employee corrected storage order to prevent contamination. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 a couple sheet pans of melted american cheese on hamburger buns, stored inside hotbox 1 below 135F (see temp chart). PIC stated they had just put in the sheet pans inside the hotbox to hot hold 10 minutes prior. CDI: PIC placed all sheet pans back into the oven to reheat above 165F, before placing back into hotbox 1. *Note: All sheet pans of melted cheese on hamburger buns stored inside hotbox 2 were temping above 135F (see temp chart). 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 .

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

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 a section of the ceiling in the dry storage room covered with "foil-faced insulation/reflective insulation" (?) with visible dents/holes making it no longer smooth and easily cleanable. PIC stated the building is scheduled to go through a remodeling soon. Repair ceiling so that it is smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent entrance of pests.

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Feb 3, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 9, 2024 A 98.5 · 4 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. - Pf. Observed dried food debris on blade of can opener stored as clean. Can opener not used for today’s prep, according to employee. CDI - Can opener removed to be w/r/s. 4-602.11 (E) Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black biolfilm build up on white catch plate inside ice machine. -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: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg, How to Test Sanitizer: https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFa, and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08.

#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables

Corrected during inspection

3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed employee remove whole watermelon from box with sticker attached and proceed to cut into it. CDI - Employee coached and removed product to prep sink for sticker removal and washing. -0-

#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. PIC advised equipment was out of order and sign posted. Employees observed washing, rinsing and sanitizing at 3-compartment sink. -0-

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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 non-food contact surfaces of can opener with visible food debris and sticky to touch. CDI - Utensil removed to 3-compartment sink to be w/r/s. -0-

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May 20, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 23, 2024 A 99 · 5 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 sanitizer concentration of 0 PPM Quat at facility’s 3rd compartment sink basin. No active dish washing was observed. PIC advised that the solution was made around 6:30 am and that dish washing is primarily done at the dish machine. The sanitizer is made to fill up sanitizer buckets. CDI - Solution discarded and remade with a concentration of 200 PPM. -0- 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.

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

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets with solution holding at 0 PPM quat. CDI - Sanitizer discarded and replaced with fresh solution read at 200 PPM. -0.5-

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Repeat violation

REPEAT: 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leak behind commercial dishwasher detergent fixture at dish pit. Repair. No points escalated due to different item observed and improvement noted since previous inspection. -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 sliding doors of dumpster and recycling bins left open. Keep closed after use. -0-

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT: 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 paint peeling on walls behind dish machine. Repair. -0.5-

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Sep 26, 2023 A 99 · 3 violations

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. - P. Observed bucket of quat sanitizer stored with and over open containers of grapes on food prep table. No physical evidence of contamination observed. CDI - Bucket removed. -0-

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT: 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking at faucet pre-wash sink and disposal system underneath near dish machine.***Points not escalated due to PIC advising that the equipment has been assessed. PIC contacted maintenance and verified that the plan is to replace the equipment entirely. -1-

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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May 31, 2023 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded