A98.5
CLEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY
13501 ALBEMARLE RD, Charlotte, NC 28212
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110016
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedSep 22, 2026
Inspections on record44
On record sinceSep 25, 2013
Score history
Aug 29, 2014Higher is betterSep 22, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 22, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Follow-up verification required
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed yogurt in the WIC and pin wheels in the WIC above 41F. Neither food was removed from the WIC today. Both food items were close to the door of the WIC. PIC stated that the Stand Up RIC is down and a work order has already been placed for the Stand Up RIC. Facility has no external cold holding refrigeration in the facility aside from the WIC at the moment. WIC is very small and EHS notes that opening and closing the WIC at the frequency required for service is not conducive to cold holding in the unit.
Ambient air after door was closed in the WIC was 39F. All other foods in the WIC were 41F or below.
-CDI- food above 41F was voluntarily discarded.
Facilities work order has been elevated. EHS spoke with Facilities and Equipment Specialist Eric K. And he stated that a tech will be on site tomorrow.
EHS will make a return visit to ensure that the Stand Up RIC is repaired, and ensure that CH is in compliance.
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Stand up RIC is out of order. Ensure that Stand up RIC is repaired. EHS is making a return visit on Thursday to ensure proper repair occurs.
Mar 11, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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 yogurt bags present in the Stand Up RIC cooling at a rate of 0.08. Yogurt bags were packed this morning in ambient air and brought into the Stand up RIC to cool back down before going out for lunch service. Yogurt bags were individually packaged and placed together in a crate to cool. Ensure that yogurts are cooled with the ability for cold air to move around them. -CDI- Yogurt bags were moved into the WIC and completed the cooling process by the end of the inspection.
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 .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed.
Observed scoops with handles present in the food in both the salt, and sugar containers. Ensure that scoop handles are not in direct contact with the food.
Nov 25, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed gray biofilm buildup in the left side of the ice machine. Ensure that equipment ice machine is cleaned frequently and thoroughly enough to preclude any buildup. PIC stated they would clean today after service prior to the holiday weekend.
#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 milk in the milk cooler adjacent to the hot holding line at 45F. Milk in containers on the bottom of the unit were 41F or below. Milk double stacked on top of the bottom crates were above 41F. PIC stated that milk was taken from WIC this morning at 7:00 a.m. -CDI- PIC moved out of temperature milk crates to the WIC to cool. EHS stated to PIC to not over stack milk cold holding unit.
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 .
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food stored directly over RTE food in the WIC. -CDI- PIC moved employee food to there designated area on the bottom shelf of the WIC.
Sep 15, 2025 A 97 · 7 violations
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed
2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P
Observed one out of five food employees wash their hands at the handsink then turn faucets off without using a protective barrier.
EHS brought this to PIC's attention and PIC explained that they do train their staff on proper handwashing procedures and EHS observed all other food employees washed their hands properly.
VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days to ensure facility is in compliance.
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P.
Observed the high temp dish machine unable to reach minimum surface temperature of 160F after running 5 cycles.
PIC contacted their rep from HOBART to check on the dish machine, and work order was placed but time frame of rep's arrival was not provided.
VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 3 days to ensure facility is in compliance.
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .
#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 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 pre-made sausage biscuits thawing on sheet trays on the speedrack inside the WIC, without a date label.
CDI: PIC had food employee create date labels with today's thaw date so that this TCS food item is not being held past the 7-day window.
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
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
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 damaged can of taco seasoned beans stored commingled with other in-use cans stored on the dry storage racks. PIC stated that they keep any damaged cans stored in the office to hold for credit.
CDI: PIC removed the can from the dry storage rack and placed into the office.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed one sanitizer bucket full of QUAT sanitizer storing in-use wiping cloths near a prep sink, reading below 100ppm. Observed one sanitizer bucket full of QUAT sanitizer with no in-use wiping cloths reading below 100ppm.
CDI: PIC dumped out both buckets of QUAT sanitizer.
REPEAT VIOLATION.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed standing 2-door steamer at the make line that was out of order.
PIC stated that there is already a work order in to have this equipment repaired.
#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 ice buildup along the entrance door of the WIF.
PIC stated they have a work order in to get the WIF checked out to ensure there are no major issues to the cold holding unit.
May 6, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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 in-use wiping cloths stored in less than 50ppm quat sanitizer solution. -CDI- PIC drained solution and re-made sanitizer at 100ppm quat to store wiping cloths.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf -Observed non-functioning max/min thermometer for high-temperature sanitizing dish machine. Obtain functioning thermometer. -10 day verification visit required-
Jan 21, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. -Observed no certified food protection manager on site during the inspection.
For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. -Observed malfunctioning high temp dish machine. Observed dish machine maximum rinse temp at 134F. PIC stated facility never uses dish machine; they always manually wash at the 3-compartment sink. Facility uses no multi-use utensils. PIC stated facility is set to get a new dish machine this summer.
Sep 18, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation
#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 sanitizer spray bottle stored above cooking oil under the prep table. CDI- Sanitizer removed.
Mar 19, 2024 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5
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 salsa cups on TPHC without time stamp. Salsa comes from a can and portioned into the cups. The cups are stationed at the register. CDI- Time stamp placed on the cups. EHS notified PIC that if they do not want to keep the salsa cups on TPHC it will have to be a shelf stable product or under time/ temp control for pathogen growth. Documentation will need to be verified.
Dec 18, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 8, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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 gourmet boxes (cut lettuce + sliced tomatoes) cooling covered in small plastic containers inside of the reach-in unit with no change in temperature after 25 minutes. Refer to temperature chart. CDI - Lids uncovered and products transferred to walk-in cooler to facilitate cooling towards < 41 F. -0.5-
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU.
#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 several cans of baked beans and pinto beans stored with intact goods on dry goods shelving unit. CDI - PIC separated damaged goods. -0-
Apr 27, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 10, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 1, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 6, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 6, 2022 A 98 · 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 - 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P - Observed food employee handling soiled items to throw in trash can then proceed to handle clean pans. CDI, gloves removed and employee washed hands.
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P - Observed food employee handling soiled items to throw in trash can then proceed to handle clean pans. CDI, gloves removed and employee washed hands.
#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 quat sanitizer bucket testing below required concentration.
Mar 9, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-203.11(B) Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed 2 food thermometers, digital and analog thermometer not accurate to + or - 2 degrees F. CDI, digital thermometer removed from use and analog thermometer calibrated while on-site.
Dec 3, 2021 A 99 · 3 violations
#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 sanitizer concentration testing above 400 ppm quat in several sanitizer buckets for wet wiping cloths. CDI, buckets refilled to required concentration.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed leak at faucet of 3 compartment sink.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf. PIC stated Max/Min read thermometer on order but not on-site. CDI by instruction. Ensure Max/Min read thermometer available by next inspection.
Sep 1, 2021 A 97 · 4 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P - Observed sanitizer measuring 0ppm quat sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. CDI, sanitizer provided at required concentration during inspection.
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16 (A)(1) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - P - Observed broccoli hot held below 135 degrees F. See temperature observation chart. CDI, broccoli reheated to above 165 degrees F.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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 milk packaged in portioned bags for grab and go but still in cooling process held in milk box between 48-49 degrees F. CDI, milk box packages placed on sheet pans and relocated to walk in freezer on rack to rapidly cool.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice machine not in working order and part ordered according to PIC. Observed dish machine not in use. Per PIC, they discontinued due to changing over to single-service disposable and manually washing equipment at 3 compartment sink.
Mar 29, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Dec 11, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jun 26, 2020 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 2, 2016 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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Jan 14, 2015 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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Oct 24, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “CLEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY” or State ID 2060110016). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.