A100

COCHRANE COLLEGIATE ACADEMY

6200 STARHAVEN DR, Charlotte, NC 28215

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110017

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedSep 30, 2026

Inspections on record34

On record sinceOct 23, 2013

Score history

Oct 23, 2013Higher is betterSep 30, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 30, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 9, 2026 A 98.5 · 5 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 chocolate milk stored inside milkbox cold holding above 41F. Ambient air temp of the unit was below 41F, and other milk temped inside the milkbox was temping below 41F. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the chocolate milk and removed top layer of stacked crates inside the milkbox into the WIC to rapidly cool down. 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 .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 two sheet trays full of pre-made breakfast sandwiches thawing inside the WIC, with no date labels of thaw date. CDI: PIC created date labels with the thaw dates. REPEAT VIOLATION. *Note: Although a repeat violation, EHS not deducting points today since only one TCS food item was observed without a date label. 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 .

#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 a bag of cut romaine lettuce stored inside the WIC, having no change in temperature after 14 minutes (unable to meet the cooling rate). Bag of cut lettuce was tightly tied, preventing cold air flow within the TCS food product. CDI: PIC had food employee transfer cut romaine lettuce from the tied bag onto a sheet tray, uncovered, to finish cooling inside the WIC. 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 .

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed one of the two dumpsters missing a drain plug. PIC stated the drain plug pops out whenever the waste company comes by to pick up their trash. Ensure drain plugs are securely in place at all times.

#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 standing pool of water on the floor inside the WIC. PIC stated this may be from condensation buildup inside the unit. Ensure floors are mopped clean to prevent hazards.

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Sep 15, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: A/C is not functioning properly and is negatively impacting the RICs on the front line. PIC has been proactive and places all TCS items on time starting when the are placed in RIC up front. RIC ambient, when tested was 42F. Facility needs to have properly functioning equipment at all times. Possible violation and points deduction next inspection if RICs are not able to maintain 41F and below.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

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 shredded mozzarella with date mark of 9/3, held in use 6 days past 7 day expiration. 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 . 3-501.17 (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 marinara cups with no date mark. CDI PIC stated they were from Friday in hot box that is turned off during evenings/weekends. 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 .

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May 29, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 6, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf No soap at handwashing sink near office. CDI PIC provided handwashing soap.

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

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed a gap under to back door to receiving dock. PIC called in a second work order during the inspection today. REPEAT

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

Corrected during inspection

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 scooper for ice stored on top of ice machine unprotected. CDI PIC took scooper to dish room to be w/r/s .

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Oct 18, 2024 A 99.5 · 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 sanitizer buckets at 0ppm QUat sanitizer. CDI PIC refreshed buckets to 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

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

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed Gap at the bottom of the back door that would allow insects or pest entry.

#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 missing ceiling tile in the locker room.

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May 30, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 24, 2024 A 99 · 3 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 Pre-packaged sandwiches measured 112-130F in hot holding. TCS foods must measure at least 135F. CDI - PIC placed sandwiches on TPHC and will discard them by end of lunch. 0 pts. 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 .

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. 1 live roach observed during inspection. Continue treating for pests. Protect food from potential contamination from pests.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Drain plug needed on dumpster. 0 pts.

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Oct 10, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Can opener blade had some buildup on blade. CDI - PIC took blade and washed it during inspection. 0 pts. 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/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Dish machine was only reaching 152F on final rinse temperature. Establishment was not using dish machine during inspection. Establishment must use 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize utensils until the dish machine is repaired. Follow-up visit to be conducted within the next week to check on dish machine repair.

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May 18, 2023 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 one of the reheating units in disrepair. Needs to be repaired.

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Jan 17, 2023 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded