A98.5
NORTHEAST MIDDLE
5960 BRICKSTONE DR, Charlotte, NC 28227
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110065
Latest gradeA (98.5)
Last inspectedSep 17, 2026
Inspections on record35
On record sinceOct 1, 2013
Score history
Oct 1, 2013Higher is betterSep 17, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 17, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 beef cups in HH cabinet below 135F ranging from 127F-134F. All other queso cups and beef+queso cups in the unit were hot holding above 135F. PIC stated that the cups were just placed into the unit prior to EHS arrival. -CDI- PIC placed the beef cups back into a metal pan and put into the oven. Beef was reheated to 165F and higher.
Ensure hot holding at 135F and above.
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 .
Mar 13, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 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 chicken nuggets that were opened and thawed today with the date of 3/12/26 on them. PIC acknowledged that the chicken nuggets were accidentally misdated and amended the date marking to today. PIC stated that chicken nuggets will be used for lunch service on Monday. -CDI- PIC corrected date.
Observed salads from yesterday’s prep with no date marking present ensure that all prepped foods are dated for the date of prep. -CDI- PIC added date mark.
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 .
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Corrected during inspection
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 hot box with breakfast sandwiches at the bottom of the unit. Employee coffees and food were on the same level of the sandwiches in the hot box unit. Ensure that employee food is maintained in designated areas. No contamination observed during the inspection. -CDI- Breakfast sandwiches were moved out of the hot box.
Dec 12, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 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 Milk, Chocolate and Strawberry milk above 41F in milk crate 1. PIC stated that milk and chocolate milks were placed in the cooler 2.5 hours earlier. Milk and chocolate milk were recorded at 43F. PIC stated that strawberry milks were held in the milk crate since yesterday and were 46F.
Ambient reading of the milk crate was 45F.
-CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded all strawberry milks in the cooler. PIC moved vanilla and chocolate milk into the WIF to rapidly cool. PIC stated she would place a work order for the milk crate and not use until ambient temperature is restored to 41F or lower.
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 .
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Observed several cracked and damaged floor tiles present on the floor that is near the tilt kettles. Ensure that floors are repaired and maintained.
Sep 8, 2025 A 99 · 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 fries below 135F. CDI - PIC rapidly reheated above 165F. Temped at 197F
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 .
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-206.12 Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. -P Observed sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink above 400ppm of quat. CDI - PIC diluted the sanitizer. Utilize the test strips to ensure concentration is between 200-400 ppm.
May 16, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. -Observed can opener with visible food debris on the sharp food-contact surface section, while stored as clean. -CDI- PIC moved can opener to 3-compartment sink to be properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
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 .
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
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 0ppm quat solution (stored in soap bucket). -CDI- PIC removed wiping cloth from 0ppm solution. EHS educated PIC on only storing in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer. PIC stated facility will only store in-use wiping cloths in at least 100ppm quat solution, going forward.
Feb 10, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 -Observed Caesar salads cooling too slowly in reach-in cooler, at a rate of 0 F/min. Observed salads at 46F at 11:00am, and at 46F at 11:20am. Salads were tightly covered in small plastic containers with lids. PIC stated salads were prepped at room temperature at 9:30am this morning. -CDI- PIC moved Caesar salads to walk-in-freezer for rapid cooling. Observed salads at 41F at 11:35am.
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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU .
Oct 25, 2024 A 99.5 · 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 milks holding above 41F in milk case 2. CDI- Milks pulled.
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 lid to the dumpster open.
May 2, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Missing from BETS - Resubmitted
#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 in hotbox 3 holding below 135F. CDI- Fries reheated to temp. 139F.
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed rusted roller racks in the dry storage area.
Feb 9, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#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 food employee use front end hand washing sink to dump milk. CDI - Employee instructed on using sink for hand washing purposes only. -1-
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
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 with a non-functional dish washer thermometer. Facility does not have other means readily available to verify hot water sanitizing temperatures at dish machine. EHS verified dish machine is providing adequate hot water sanitizing temperatures during today’s inspection. PIC advised that a work order will be made for a replacement. VR REQUIRED. -0.5-
#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 several damaged kitchen floor tiles during today’s inspection. Repair. -0-
Oct 4, 2023 A 97 · 3 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed milk in milk box on line #2 above 41 F. Upon further observation, it was discovered that the unit was malfunctioning as ambient temperature registered at 45 F. Products were placed into the unit 20 minutes prior to inspection. CDI - Milk relocated to walk-in cooler. PIC submitted work order for repairs during inspection. A follow up visit will be made to ensure compliance. -3-
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.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat violation
REPEAT: 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed reach-in unit box #3 unable to maintain products < 41 F and water pooling inside. Repair. No points deducted due to different area observed. -0-
4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. - Pf. Observed 2x heavily damaged rubber spatulas during today’s inspection. CDI - PIC discarded utensils. -0-
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed doors of waste and recycling receptacles left open. CDI - PIC closed doors. -0-
May 18, 2023 A 97.5 · 4 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. Observed back handsink next to salad sink with hot water at 147F and cold water at 121F. Sink is not accessible for staff without risk of burn hazard. Sink must be repaired so that staff can safely wash their hands. CDI: Other sinks are available for convenient use at this time from the preparation areas, however all permitted handsinks must be properly functioning.No handwash violations documented during today’s visit.
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf Observed can of beans dented on in several places affecting the seams. CDI: Can voluntarily discarded.
#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 milk in milk cooler on line #3 above 41F. CDI: Milk relocated.
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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed gasket on reach in cooler on line #3 is split.
Jan 20, 2023 A 99 · 5 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed a couple hand washing sinks not reach 100 degrees F.
#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 please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 1 bag of mozzerela cheese opened on Tuesday according to PIC not date marked. CDI, cheese voluntarily discarded.
#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5
Follow-up verification required
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 analog thermometer used by staff according to PIC not accurate to + or - 2 degrees F. CDI, thermometer calibrated.
4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-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 no small diameter probe thermometer available. Vr required.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
4-501.15 Operate a warewashing machine in accordance with the data plate. Observed flow pressure gauge greater than manufacturers data plate specifications. Observed dish machine reaching required temperature for high temperature sanitization as required temperatures of greater than 160 reached on lollipop thermometer but final rinse gauge did reached 176 degrees F.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed a dumpster lid left open.
Oct 18, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. -Pf - Observed ice in handsink near right serving line. Do not use handsink to discard beverages. - CDI - Education provided. Handsink cleaned and sanitized.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. - Observed wet wiping cloths stored on serving line. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer bucket when not in use.
Mar 9, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: Today is an early release day for the school. No hot items are being served today.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 25, 2022 A 100 · 1 violation
#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. - Single service items (food trays) observed stored outside of original protective package and not inverted. Invert single service items to prevent contamination. CDI - PIC inverted items and educated staff on doing this routinely.
Aug 30, 2021 A 98 · 4 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed warewashing area handsink blocked by trash can and cart. All other handsinks were accessible and properly supplied. CDI-PIC relocated cart and moved trash can. Keep all handsinks accessible at all times.
#19 · 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 two containers of cooked broccoli hot holding in two separate hot boxes below 135F. Temperature log showed that the broccoli was cooked to 150F prior to being placed in hot box. CDI-PIC rapidly reheated both food items to above 135F.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest - C Observed accumulation of dead insects in control devices located in the dry storage area. Increase cleaning frequency of insect control devices to prevent accumulation, decomposition, and the attraction of pests. EHS recommends contacting pest control operator to discuss cleaning frequency.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed the red outside dumpster closest to back door missing lids. Observed the blue outside dumpster with lids and side doors open. Replace missing lids.
Feb 24, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 22, 2020 A 99 · 2 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Paper towels missing at handsink near entrance. CDI. Paper towels obtained.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Doors observed open on outside dumpsters.
Sep 18, 2019 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed dining room tables with buildup that are only cleaned with water and no soap or sanitizer throughout the day. CDI - PIC received information from CMS to begin sanitizing tables once per day with sanitizer solution at the end of the day. -.5-
May 17, 2019 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “NORTHEAST MIDDLE” or State ID 2060110065). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.