A99

MALLARD CREEK ELEMENTARY

9801 MALLARD CREEK RD, Charlotte, NC 28213

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110051

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedSep 15, 2026

Inspections on record46

On record sinceSep 12, 2013

Score history

Mar 9, 2015Higher is betterSep 15, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 15, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed an alive roach in preparation aria. Insect was not contaminating any food item, single use or multi-use utensils. PIC killed and discarded roach. Increase pest control.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed steamer out of order. PIC stated maintenance left a note this morning stating steamer was “unsafe do not use”. PIC stated they will not be using until fixed. Repair/replace.

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Mar 25, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Most food items for lunch frozen, except for corn dogs and burgers. Breakfast served pre-packages waffles, sausage sandwich and fruit. Minimal prep during inspection. No raw meats cooked for any occasion.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 10, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Cooling not fully assessed due to a full hour elapsing between first temperature and second.

#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)./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 date marks missing on Caesar salads in RIC and 3 metal containers in WIF. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. Observed bucket used to wet wiping cloths to clean table stored on floor at cash register area. -CDI- PIC relocated items. Due to students using wiping cloths to wipe down table, no chemicals are allowed to be stored in bucket. EHS educated PIC on ensuring that wiping cloths are maintained dry and replaced after one use, as they are not permitted to be stored in water that doesn’t contain sanitizer. PIC understood. -0-

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May 6, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: EHS will come back to facility within 3 days to check dish machine. Facility will use three comp sink to sanitize with quat with a 30- 45 second hold in sanitizer. EHS will leave card so PIC can text or call if dish machine is not repaired by Friday

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P. Observed dish machine not reaching 160F. PIC will use 3 comp sink to sanitize dishes. EHS checked sanitizer and it was 200ppm. Facility lets dishes sit in quat sanitizer for 30-45 seconds. EHS will come back within 3 days For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 .

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Jan 15, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: EHS had to send up report in car

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 6, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 8, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 13, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Breakfast from 8:45-9:15 and lunch 11-120

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 5, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 1, 2023 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 Observed sausage biscuit hot holding at 107F. CDI - Biscuits were reheated. 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee phone on prep table next to slicer.

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Mar 9, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: EHS and PIC tested dish machine temperature. After running the dish plate/ thermometer through several times a temperature above 158F for sanitizing could not be reached. The machine thermometer stated the temperature of the rinse water was 195 F. Facility was not actively using machine and had not used the machine this morning so no violation was marked.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 7, 2022 A 100 · 1 violation

#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. Observed covering on pipes lining the walls in the back of kitchen is very worn and has come off in some places. Needs repair.

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Sep 7, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11 (B) PERSONS unnecessary to the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation, FOOD storage, or WAREWASHING areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PERSON IN CHARGE if steps are taken to ensure that exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination; Pf. Observed teacher come into kitchen and get ice from ice machine. PIC did not observe teacher in kitchen and states policy is that they should not be entering the kitchen. Kitchen staff did not interrupt or have teacher sent from kitchen. Teacher was carrying keys and personal beverage and dis wash hands and put on gloves to retrieve ice. CDI -PIC and EHS discussed proper procedures for “kitchen visits” . PIC discussed with staff and informed school principal that unauthorized staff are not to enter kitchen with out approval. No points taken due to discussion with PIC in proper procedures and PIC approved kitchen visits.

#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 dumpster missing drain plug. PIC called supervisor to have one ordered.

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Jun 2, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 1, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 8, 2021 A 99.5 · 3 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 For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed pan of pasta with date of 12/4, PIC stated it was cooked yesterday and was to be discarded. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded pasta.

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

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 facility does not have a max/min thermometer for testing hot water sanitizing dish machine. PIC stated CMS is having meetings today where schools will receive their thermometers.

#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 dumpster missing drain plug. PIC called supervisor to have one ordered.

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Aug 25, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 19, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 2, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 10, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 9, 2020 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#31 · 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 Observed five trays of salads cooling in the reach in cooler with a temperature of 60F with the clam shell container tightly shit. Suggests that salad containers be left open for more air circulation in the walk in cooler. CDI- PIC moved trays of salads to a speed rack in the walk in cooler for more rapid cooling. *general comment*

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Sep 19, 2019 A 100 · 1 violation

#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in freezer fan pipe with evidence of a leak, ice build up from pipe. PIC has called for repair.

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May 20, 2019 A 100 · 1 violation

#34 · Thermometers provided and accurate

Corrected during inspection

4-203.12 Ambient air and water thermometers shall be accurate.-Pf Observed air thermometer for milk box reading 50 degrees, air temp on stem measured at 41. CDI- PIC placed an air thermometer in milk box to accurately measure temp.

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Mar 5, 2019 A 100 · 2 violations

#13 · Food separated and protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw unwashed produce stored above washed RTE carrots in walk in cooler. CDI- Unwashed produce stored below RTE food.

#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used

4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed a couple serving spoons with peeling plastic handles, need removal as they are no longer easily cleanable.

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Nov 30, 2018 A 100 · 1 violation

#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips

4-501.15 Warewashing Machines, Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions - C Observed dish machine digital display thermometer not consistently showing a 180 final rinse sanitizing temp, frequently only reaching 120-135 acc. to digital display. Personal thermometer and temperature test strips show machine is reaching prope sanitizing temperature. Have machine serviced as needed.

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Aug 29, 2018 A 98 · 3 violations

#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed non TCS marinara sauce that had been partially heated and was hot holding at 105. All heat treated plant foods should be treated as TCS foods and properly temperature controlled after heating. CDI- Marinara sauce rehated and properly hot held at 135.

#21 · Proper date marking and disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf Observed pans of corn from 2 days ago and grilled chicken strips from yesterday lunch that were not date marked in walk in cooler. CDI- Foods date marked.1

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

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer bucket reading 0 ppm holdingtowels. CDI- Sanitizer bucket re-filled with proper strength sanitizer.

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May 8, 2018 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded