A98.5

ELIZABETH ELEMENTARY

1601 PARK DR, Charlotte, NC 28204

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110030

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 5, 2026

Inspections on record43

On record sinceSep 3, 2013

Score history

Sep 15, 2014Higher is betterOct 5, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 5, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P 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 . Observed a sheet tray of potato wedges being held at 110F on serving line. CDI: PIC removed potato wedges to be reheated to above 165F. REPEAT.

#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) 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 . Observed a container of black beans being held in 2 door reach in cooler date marked 9/26, 3 days past it’s expiration. CDI: PIC stated black beans were opened from it’s original container on 10/1 and corrected date mark.

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

Corrected during inspection

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 stacks of single use trays being stored outside of their original packaging right side up on serving line. CDI: Employee inverted trays to protect against contamination.

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Jun 3, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 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 sheet tray of fries at HH steam table temping below 135F. Observed sheet tray of fries hot holding inside hotbox 1 below 135F. PIC stated they reheated these commercially made fries around 30 minutes prior. All other TCS food items held in hot holding units throughout facility were at proper temps. CDI: PIC had food employee reheat both sheet trays of fries to above 165F before placing back onto HH steam table and inside hotbox 1. 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 .

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

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed shared dumpster doors kept open during time of the inspection. PIC stated employees had not used the dumpster recently. Ensure dumpster doors are kept closed at all times when not in use to prevent attraction of pests.

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Feb 18, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 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 crate full of yogurt bags cold holding above 41F, stored inside RIC 1. PIC stated that they moved these from RIC 2 straight into this cold holding unit for lunch service. CDI: PIC moved crate of yogurt bags into the RIF to rapidly bring down to 41F. 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 inspection

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 pan of glazed carrots that bore no date, stored inside RIC 2. PIC stated these were prepared two days prior. CDI: PIC created date label for glazed carrots. 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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Sep 11, 2025 A 99 · 4 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the dispenser located next to the dish room. CDI: Food employee refilled with paper towels immediately. REPEAT VIOLATION. *Note: Although a repeat violation, EHS not deducting full points today since all other paper towel dispensers were fully stocked.

#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 a bag of pre-cooked chicken date-marked with a thaw date of 8/29, stored inside one of the standing reach-in coolers. All other TCS food items were properly date-marked and within the 7-day window. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded the food item since it had surpassed 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 .

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one full bug trap located in the corner of the employee locker room area. Remove dead/trapped insects from the facility.

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

4-502.11(C ) Maintain air thermometers in good repair and accurate. Observed high temp thermometer used to measure the water temperature for the high temp dish machine out of battery. EHS observed thermometer on the actual dish machine was in good repair. PIC stated he will replace with new batteries after work today.

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May 7, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf No paper towels at hand washing sink beside dish machine. CDI - PIC placed stack of paper towels on dispenser.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. 1 wet wiping cloth observed on prep table. Store wet wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when not being used. 0 pts.

#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. Paper towel dispenser beside dish machine needs to be replaced. 0 pts.

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Jan 30, 2025 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 Hamburgers in hot holding measured 119-136F. TCS foods in hot holding shall measure at least 135F. CDI - PIC stated that first batch of hamburgers finished reheating at 9:50AM, so establishment is utilizing TPHC board and will discard the burgers within 4 hours. 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

Corrected during inspection

3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Pizza sauce in upright cooler was prepared on 1-19 and had not yet been discarded. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be used or discarded within 7 days of preparation. CDI - PIC discarded pizza sauce. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

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Oct 21, 2024 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded