A100

LEBANON ROAD ELEMENTARY

7300 LEBANON RD, Charlotte, NC 28210

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110048

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedSep 22, 2026

Inspections on record44

On record sinceSep 23, 2013

Score history

Feb 11, 2015Higher is betterSep 22, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 22, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 23, 2026 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#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 cheese in the WIC in a secondary metal container dated for 3/30/26. When asked about the cheese the PIC stated that they were following the cheese package for the use by date. EHS explained to the PIC that mozzarella cheese is a non-date mark exempt cheese and is subject to 7-day date marking once opened from the original package. PIC understood. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded the mozzarella cheese. 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 PIC go through the inspection with the EHS with no head covering or hair restraint ensure that all food employees are wearing a hair restraint.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed the high temp dish machine present in the facility not functioning. There is a service technician present at the school and has been working on the machine since before the EHSs arrival. The technician stated that the dish machines high temp function is working, however the dish machines conveyor belt is not operating correctly. EHS will make a return visit to ensure that the dish machine is working properly once fixed. EHS also notes that there is a buildup of ice on the floor of the WIF, it appears that there may be a small leak in the condenser or piping. Ensure that ice accumulation is removed and that the WIF is maintained in good repair.

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Jan 16, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 16, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. - Pf. Observed no soap available for hand sink located at dish pit. CDI - PIC replenished soap in this area. -1-

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed chocolate milk temping at 43 F in the milk box. CDI - PIC instructed food handler to discard milk. -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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ.

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Apr 10, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

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Jan 8, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

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Sep 23, 2024 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed flat sheet pans (2x) holding yogurt bags registering between 41-45 F degrees. Products were placed inside of the reach-in unit around 8 AM for prep, according to PIC. CDI - Products transferred to the walk-in freezer and products decreased to 36-37 F after > 15 minutes. -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.

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May 29, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 13, 2023 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed 2x containers holding large quantities of american cheese registering between 44-45 F degrees. Product was placed inside of the reach-in unit an hour prior to inspection during prep, according to PIC. CDI - American cheese transferred to the walk-in freezer and products decreased to 34-37 F after > 20 minutes. -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.

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Sep 12, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-602.11(C) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, throughout the day at least every 4 hours, unless otherwise indicated in the Food Code, - P. Observed soiled blade at table mounted can opener. Equipment not used today. CDI - PIC relocated utensil to dish machine to be W/R/S. -0- 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.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed metal food containers wet stacked at utensil shelving unit. CDI - Utensils separated to allow air drying. -0.5-

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May 10, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 24, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

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Dec 5, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

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Sep 6, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 . Observed cheese cooling in tightly covered container in walk in cooler. Cooling temperature 1 of cheese was 56 degrees F at 10:27am. At 10:54am cheese was at 54 degrees F. Cooling calculation indicated method not effective to reach cooling parameters. CDI, cover removed and cheese relocated to walk in freezer to rapidly cool.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate

Corrected during inspection

4-203.11(B) Food thermometers shall be accurate to +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.-Pf For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI. Observed 1 food thermometer not accurate to + or - 2 degrees F. CDI, thermometer removed from use.

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Jun 1, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 28, 2022 A 99.5 · 4 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (F) Wash hands during food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination, and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks. -P - Observed food employee walk from outside through back door back to food preparation area, remove gloves and put on new gloves when changing tasks and proceed to handle clean equipment without washing their hands between glove changes. CDI by instruction. Ensure employees wash hands when changing tasks between glove changes.

#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated

3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf - Observed dented can of salsa. CDI, PIC removed can from use at dry storage shelf.

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed salt shaker not labeled.

#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 damaged drain plug at outdoor dumpster.

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Nov 30, 2021 A 100 · 1 violation

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

Corrected during inspection

General Comment: 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 - PIC stated they were aware of requirement effective October 1st, 2021 and the max / min read thermometer was ordered for facility but has not yet arrived at facility. CDI by instruction. Ensure max / min thermometer available by next inspection.

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Aug 31, 2021 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#6 · Hands clean and properly washed

2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P - Observed 2 food employees turn faucet off with their bare hands after handwashing. CDI by instruction.

#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned

6-501.19 Closing Toilet Room Doors - C - Observed restroom door left open when not in use.

#54 · Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

6-403.11 Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking - C - Observed half and half that was personal food according to staff located over food for consumer in walk in cooler.

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Mar 10, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation

#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Bottle of sanitizer being stored in handsink upon entry of facility. CDI. Bottle moved.

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Dec 10, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 25, 2020 A 99 · details not yet loaded