A99.5

HICKORY GROVE PRE-K TO K LUNCHROOM

6300 HIGHLAND AV, Charlotte, NC 28215

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110035

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 19, 2026

Inspections on record41

On record sinceSep 20, 2013

Score history

Dec 20, 2013Higher is betterOct 19, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 19, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the ice machine in poor repair and out of service at the time of inspection.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed the faucet leaking at the 2-basin prep sink in the kitchen. Observed the utility sink in poor repair and not draining.

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Mar 23, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations were observed during today's routine inspection. Facility's dish machine has been out of order for almost a year, and dish room used as storage...facility does manual wash/rinse/sanitize procedures at 3-compartment sink with properly concentrated QUAT sanitizer, and also utilizes the 2-compartment sink for wash/rinse/sanitize if needed as backup.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 15, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 23, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#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 -Observed marinara sauce improperly date marked with a prep date of today, 5/23. PIC stated two cans of sauce were combined in one container, one that was opened today and another that was opened last week, then frozen and thawed yesterday for service today. EHS educated PIC and food employees on proper date marking methods by marking the item with the prep date from the earliest-opened food component. EHS and PIC also discussed labeling foods with the freezer date and the thaw date to properly monitor the time held in refrigeration, to not exceed the 7-day maximum in refrigeration. 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 .

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

6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. -Observed unused hot holding cabinet stored in dish room. PIC stated cabinet is broken and set to be picked up for discard. Remove item from premises.

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Jan 30, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 10, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 Sealant peeling from floors. Concrete exposed in the dry storage area. Areas are NOT smooth and easily cleanable. Seal floor to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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Apr 19, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

Corrected during inspection

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Dec 1, 2023 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 debris and build up on floors in corners. More frequent cleaning to preclude build up.

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Sep 21, 2023 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded