A100

PINEY GROVE ELEMENTARY

8801 EAGLEWIND DR, Charlotte, NC 28212

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110078

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedSep 17, 2026

Inspections on record44

On record sinceAug 29, 2013

Score history

Aug 26, 2014Higher is betterSep 17, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 17, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 10, 2026 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 floors inside the dry storage area in need of cleaning. Ensure that floors are cleaned and maintained as clean.

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Dec 3, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

#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 buildup of residue on the external portion of the ice machine in the facility and on the external portion of the ice scoop handle on top of the ice machine. -PIC STATED THAT ICE SCOOP IS NOT USED- Ensure non food contact surfaces are kept and maintained clean.

#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 dumpster door open at the time of inspection. Ensure all dumpster doors are closed when not in use. -CDI- PIC closed dumpster door.

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Sep 22, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 27, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 shelves on clean dish rack. Replace rusted shelves.

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Dec 9, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the handsink at the start of the inspection. CDI: PIC refilled paper towel dispenser with paper towels.

#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 dumpster door lids kept open during time of the inspection. CDI: PIC closed dumpster doors.

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Sep 11, 2024 A 98.5 · 6 violations

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135 F or above. - P. Observed compliance with exception to cheese slices on hamburger buns hot holding in cabinet and serving line at 81 degrees F. PIC advised that the products were placed into cabinet to melt the cheese prior to service. PIC and EHS reviewed with PIC hot holding requirements of 135 F or more. Items placed on emergency TPHC due to on-going lunch services and added to TPHC board, time stamped at 10 AM. ***Long term compliance visit will be made to ensure compliance. 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 inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41 F or less. - P. Observed multiple trays of sliced cheese on hamburger buns cold holding between 43-48 degrees F. EHS recorded temperatures at beginning of inspection. PIC states that the product had been removed from the walk-in cooler, assembled and then placed into cold holding for today’s lunch services at 10:00 AM. PIC also advised that the refrigeration unit has been in constant use for services. EHS observed confirmed the unit to be adequately cold holding < 41 F. Refer to temperature chart. CDI - All products placed onto speed rack and transferred to the walk-in cooler. EHS observed product temperatures decrease to < 41 F at 11:28 AM. -1.5- EHS reviewed with staff about requirement of maintaining product temperatures < 41 F. 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.

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead pests on mouse & insect glue trap found on floor inside dry storage room. Remove. -0-

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use sanitizer bucket with concentrations of < 50 PPM quat solution. -0-

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

#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 ceiling tile peeling above kitchen prep station. PIC has submitted a work order for repairs. 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 cleaning needed on walls left of passthrough dish machine and utensil shelving unit in dish pit. -0-

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Mar 4, 2024 A 98 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Facility does not have a 3 compartment sink. Facility has a two compartment sink in dish room.

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. - P. Observed food employee wash hands and recontaminate them on faucet handles twice. CDI - Employee educated and hands rehashed. -2-

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed damaged gasket at front line side of hot cabinet. Repairs have been databased by PIC. -0-

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Oct 12, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 26, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 2, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 28, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 5, 2022 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 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 cut lettuce with date of preparation of 11/3 and open package of turkey wiht date of preparation of 11/17. CDI, foods voluntarily discarded.

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

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Sep 13, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed walk-in freezer not properly functioning. TCS items observed holding below 41F (see temperature chart). Technician working on unit while EHS present. Follow up visit required to ensure unit properly functioning.

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Apr 28, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 4, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 29, 2021 A 99.5 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: PIC has updated employee reporting agreement form and other educational documents that discuss the updated Big 6 reportable illnesses. However, EHS reviewed the reporting agreement form and the posted employee health poster with PIC. EHS provided PIC with the state’s template for written procedures for responding to vomit and/or diarrhea events. EHS emailed PIC updated TPHC form. Establishment has a variance approval letter and procedures for their 2-compartment sink posted.

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

Corrected during inspection

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed establishment without written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Establishment did have posted an educational poster about proper clean-up during vomiting and diarrhea events. CDI-EHS discussed the requirement of having written procedures and provided PIC with the state’s example written procedure. EHS recommended to PIC that they review the document with all employees and purchase or make a clean-up kit. Maintain written procedures in establishment for employee and inspector review.

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed insect (roaches) traps in kitchen and dry storage areas with dead roaches. Per PIC, the pest control operator comes ones a month to clean and replace traps. EHS recommends they visit more often to replace traps.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-302.13(B)ProvideanapprovedMax/Minthermometerfortestingsanitizingtemperaturesinhotwaterwarewashing machines.The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Establishment uses hot water as the sanitization method in their mechanical warewashing operation and they do not have an irreversible registering temperature indicator. CDI- EHS explained the new rule requirement and educated PIC on appropriate equipment that they must provide in order to comply. Recommended testing methods include temperature labels or maximum registering thermometer/plate.

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

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 tiles with damaged or missing grout around ice machine. Regrout tiles in all areas with missing or damaged grout. Potential areas that will allow shelter for insects.

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Sep 9, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#38 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed food employee wearing multiple bracelets while preparing food items.

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May 21, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 24, 2021 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

Repeat: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed soiled and wet metal containers stored as clean on bottom shelf of prep counter. PIC states water on containers is splash from when floors were washed. CDI, items removed for Wash/Rinse/Sanitize.

#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed 0 ppm sanitizer chlorine water mix in red bucket. CDI, bucket refilled with 50 ppm chlorine water mix.

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Nov 5, 2020 A 99 · 3 violations

#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Corrected during inspection

General Comment: 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed stained utensils stored as clean. CDI, items removed for re-wash by PIC.

#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1

Corrected during inspection

General Comment: 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers - PF Observed several red sanitizer buckets filled with water instead of sanitizer. CDI, PIC refilled sanitizer buckets with bleach sanitizer.

#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed side doors open at dumpster.

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Nov 13, 2019 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5

Repeat violation

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed cleaning needed to the shelving in the walk in cooler. CDI-The shelves were pulled and were properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. REPEAT. *Points kept the same today due to the shelving being cleaned immediately and that the fans were seen clean.

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Apr 25, 2019 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed side door propped open during inspection by custodial staff. -0-

#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup on cooling fan in use in dish pit. -.5-

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Feb 1, 2019 A 100 · details not yet loaded