A99

GARINGER HIGH SCHOOL

1100 EASTWAY DR, Charlotte, NC 28205

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110032

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedSep 17, 2026

Inspections on record36

On record sinceOct 10, 2013

Score history

Oct 10, 2013Higher is betterSep 17, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 17, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Leftover commercially bagged foods, when leftover, are removed to be cooled in walk-in freezer.

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P. Observed food employee fail to wash hands before engaging with clean equipment, after walking around kitchen on phone. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had employee wash hands properly before returning to task.

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.’ 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Dead crawling insects observed in restroom and behind equipment. Remove and replace old traps.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −1

Repeat violation

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 handles on drawers, hot boxes, and cooking equipment needing cleaning. *REPEAT*

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May 28, 2026 A 98 · 4 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P. Observed food employee fail to properly wash hands for minimum required time. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC had food employee rewash hands properly For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .

#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 fries held below 135F on top of covered steamwell. CDI- PIC had items voluntarily discarded and replaced. 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 .

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed pan of sliced cheese held in ice bath with low ice temping above 41F. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC and food employee, item was removed to rapidly cool in Walk-in freezer before being moved to walk-in cooler. *REPEAT* points not escalated due to overall improvement from last inspection. 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 .

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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 fans throughout kitchen blowing over prep areas with heavy dust accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency.

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Jan 15, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Operations limited today due to school testing cycle.

#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 8 sheets pans holding portioned packages of Italian sandwiches being held above 41F in turned off hot box. CDI- PIC removed items to rapidly cool in WIF due to being within parameters. 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 .

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed handsink located near employee bathrooms constantly dripping during inspection.

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Sep 5, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 5, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 18, 2025 A 100 · 1 violation

#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 2 food employees with no protective head coverings. -0- All other employees were properly wearing their hair covers.

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Nov 14, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 3, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. OBSERVED multiple dead roaches in traps during inspection.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed water leaks from ice machine condensation. Needs to be repaired.

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

Repeat violation

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed one fo the dumpsters missing drain plugs. Repeat 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed multiple waste out of dumpster during inspection.

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Apr 9, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations

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

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed one fo the dumpsters missing drain plugs.

#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 vents with build up.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee bag stored in same place with single use dishes.

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Jan 18, 2024 A 98 · 6 violations

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5

Corrected during inspection

2-401.11 (B) Closed beverage containers may be used if the container is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, and exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Observed food employee drinking in food prep area with a cup with no lid. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on using closed beverage containers if drinking in food prep areas. -0.5-

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing -Pf.- Observed employee cleaning mop at handwashing sink. Observed PIC start to use handwashing sink to fill cup for thermometer calibration. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper use of handwashing sink and employee stopped using handwashing sink and PIC used other sink. -1-

#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-/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- Observed large opened bag of mozzarella cheese in WIC date marked 12/1/23 (discard 12/7/23). -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded. -0- 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 .

#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 2 food employees with no protective head coverings. -0-

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

Corrected during inspection

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed opened doors on recycling receptacle. -CDI- PIC closed doors. **REPEAT** -0.5-

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used

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 food employee drinking in food prep area out of a cup with no protective covering. -0-

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Oct 5, 2023 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#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 cheese sticks and sliced tomato and lettuce in display cases above 41F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC moved items back to RIC to cool back down as items had been prepared earlier today. -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: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Corrected during inspection

4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. -Pf- Observed food employee manual warewashing with a temperature of 107F. -CDI- Food employee corrected water temperature to 121F. -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 open doors on recycling bins. Per PIC, it is a shared dumpster area with other school employees. -0-

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Mar 23, 2023 A 100 · 1 violation

#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 0 ppm sanitizer. CDI-Employees remade sanitizer buckets to correct ppm.

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Nov 7, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 16, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 21, 2022 A 99 · 1 violation

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed abundance of boxes of food and food packages stored on floor of walk in freezer. -1 point-

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Jan 4, 2022 A 99 · 1 violation

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed live roach behind ice machine and unused equipment. Establishment has routine pest control services and has called a pest control technician. Recommend removing unused equipment from premises. 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead roaches behind ice machine and unused equipment. -1 point-

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Aug 31, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 25, 2021 A 97 · 4 violations

#1 · PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties −2

2-103.11(A-L) PIC shall ensure rules in the code for food safety and handling are met. Observed PIC with an expired servesfae, PIC has the book (showed EHS) and is going to take the class soon.

#13 · Food separated and protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed oranges stored over RTE bags of carrots. CDI-PIC moved oranges to the bottom

#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed strawberry containers and other dry food boxes sotred on the floor, PIC said they got their delivery yesterday.

#50 · Sewage and waste water properly disposed −1

Corrected during inspection

5-402.13 Maintain sanitary sewage system.-P Observed water coming up from the drain, PIC said this is from the ice machine and air conditioning pipes and draining onto the floor. Maintenance arrived and fixed issue while EHS was on site.

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Mar 2, 2020 A 98.5 · 5 violations

#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible

Corrected during inspection

General Comment. 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Handsink in back corner beside ice machines were blocked by cart. CDI- Cart was removed.

#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

General Comment. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with pink buildup. Cleaning frequency needs to increase.

#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed chef Caesar chicken salad and side Caesar salad on TPHC. Items were on a board where the begin time is documented. Board had food items being put out at 10:35 am, salads were already put it out and the time was 10:10am. CDI- Explained to PIC that the exact same that the foods go out should be put on the board. The times that the salads were put out was put on the board, old times were erased.

#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed bucket used to hold in-use wiping cloths with sanitizer at 0 ppm quat. CDI- Old sanitizer was dumped out and new one was added at 200 ppm quat.

#43 · Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used

General Comment. 4-903.11(A) Store single-use and single-service articles to prevent contamination and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed single-service trays not inverted. CDI-Trays were turned upside down.

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May 29, 2019 A 98 · 3 violations

#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −2

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed employee using the hand sink to fill the mop bucket. CDI-Explaiend that a prep sink should be used instead of the hand sink. REPEAT. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at the hand sink in the salad express room. CDI-Soap was provided. REPEAT.

#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed pans stacked wet on the clean equipment rack. Ensure pans are fully air dried prior to stacking.

#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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. Observed damaged tiles in the salad express room. Have replaced.

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Feb 21, 2019 A 99 · details not yet loaded