A98.5

CORNELIUS ELEMENTARY LUNCHROOM

21126 CATAWBA AV, Cornelius, NC 28031

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110019

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 14, 2026

Inspections on record44

On record sinceAug 29, 2013

Score history

Aug 28, 2014Higher is betterOct 14, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 14, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations

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

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 2-103.11 (B) - Persons unnecessary to the establishment shall not be in the kitchen area. Observed a school employee come into the kitchen to talk to the cafeteria manager. CDI - Employee was educated and they left the kitchen.

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

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 one box of snack cups stored on the floor of dry storage.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed front area of walk-in cooler out of order. Employees stated that it has been broken for many years. Back walk-in cooler and freezer provide plenty of cold holding capacity.

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed open dumpster door.

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Mar 5, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

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

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.13 (A), (B), (C) Use approved thawing methods for frozen food such as in a cooler at 41F or below, completely submerged under cold running water according to the Code, or as a part of the cooking process. Pf Observed taco meat thawing on a counter. CDI - Item was brought to the walk-in cooler.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Repeat violation

REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed a dumpster door that was 1/3 of the way open due to it being broken. No points taken due to manager previously putting in a service request.

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Dec 12, 2025 A 98.5 · 6 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11 (B) - Persons unnecessary to the establishment shall not be in the kitchen area. Observed a school employee come into the kitchen to retrieve a bucket of sanitizer. CDI - Employee was educated and they left the kitchen.

#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 a bottle of sanitizer on top of a warmer. CDI - Sanitizer was removed.

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

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food stored underneath the walk-in freezer compressor with ice on the product.

#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 one employee in the kitchen without a hair restraint.

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

4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed open faced single-service trays stored on the service line.

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed one open dumpster door. Improvements made from previous inspection.

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Sep 26, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed a missing waste bin for the establishments only hand sink. Observed open dumpster doors.

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May 12, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. *Observed - Boxes of Food stored directly on the floor of WIF.

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

Follow-up verification required

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. *Observed - WIC empty and out of order. PIC stated that it went down on Friday around 10:30AM they removed all food and placed them into standing RICs. EHS observed no Cold Holding violations. PIC stated WIC is scheduled to be repaired later this afternoon. EHS will conduct a follow up visit to verify WIC has been repaired.

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Jan 14, 2025 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 food waste/debris in walk-in freezer floor.

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Sep 3, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 10, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 max/min thermometer unable to measure hot water dish machine temperature- battery dead. CDI: PIC provided new battery. 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. -Pf Observed no QAC test strips for three compartment sink. EHS will return within 10 days to verify facility obtained test strips. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

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Dec 4, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 14, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Discussed Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) with PIC, Kevin. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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

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May 16, 2023 A 98 · details not yet loaded