A99

QUAIL HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL

2901 SMITHFIELD CHURCH RD, Charlotte, NC 28210

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110080

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedOct 16, 2026

Inspections on record36

On record sinceJul 26, 2013

Score history

Jul 26, 2013Higher is betterOct 16, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 16, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. EHS observed doors ajar to two out of three waste receptacles on dumpster pad. EHS advised to maintain doors closed to prevent pest entry. (0)

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

Repeat 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. EHS observed three ceiling tiles in dry storage area soiled with water damage. Replace. REPEAT. (1)

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May 22, 2026 A 96.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: EHS observed that the ambient air temperature in the kitchen was 85F during inspection. PIC stated that is it normally hotter in the kitchen but temperatures were cooler today. PIC stated that due to the air temperature in the kitchen they sometimes have problems with cold holding equipment. EHS advised that if temperatures in the kitchen are too high cold holding equipment may be impacted. EHS advised to continue monitoring equipment and to put in a work order if cold holding equipment is unable to maintain temperatures of 41F or below. EHS did not observe any cold holding violations today. For additional resources and trainings visit: https://eh.mecknc.gov/food This websites includes training materials and handouts in other languages.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3

Repeat violationFollow-up verification required

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. EHS observed that facility was utilizing high temperature dish machine with the water temperature of 140F. Facility is going to run dishes through machine then take to 2 compartment sink to sanitize (facility has approved variance and SOP for utilizing 2 compartment sink) . School is closed Monday for Holiday. EHS will return Tuesday for VR. 3-day VR **REPEAT** -3- 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 .

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. EHS observed a live roach in the dish area of the kitchen. 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. EHS observed pest traps with dead insects present. Remove. -0-

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

Repeat 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 cracked floor tiles in dish pit area during inspection and at entrance to kitchen. Repair and/or replacement necessary. **REPEAT** -0.5-

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Jan 16, 2026 A 97 · 6 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

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 sole handsink in kitchen blocked with mop bucket during inspection, CDI - Mop bucket relocated. 1 pt.

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes being stored above RTE foods in WIC during inspection. CDI - PIC relocated. 0 pts. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 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 sanitizer at two compartment sink holding well below 200pm quat during inspection. PIC stated facility recently acquired new brand of sanitizer. New brand of sanitizer requires far larger amount of product to achieve acceptable concentration. Observed hot water at dish machine achieving a maximum of 157F during inspection. Hot water booster had not been turned on. CDI - Quat added to two compartment sink to achieve proper concentration. Hot water booster turned on. Hot water achieved maximum of 160F. 1.5 pts. 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY 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 .

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

Follow-up verification required

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 min/max thermometer on site out of order during inspection. Repair or replacement necessary. 10 day VR required. 0.5 pts.

#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 sealant on floor in WIC chipped and missing. Observed cracked floor tiles in dish pit area during inspection. Repair and/or replacement necessary. 0 pts.

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

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed unopened employee beverage being stored above student beverages in RIC, and employee food stored in conjunction with student food in WIC. Ensure all employee food and beverages are stored in a manner that does not promote contamination of student food and beverages. 0 pts.

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Sep 18, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Facility has two compartment sink for w/r/s operations in addition to high temperature dish machine. EHS did not observe sink in use during inspection. Facility has state variance approval and procedures posted. Link to FFS homepage: https://eh.mecknc.gov/food

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths being stored in sanitizer bucket with solution of about 50ppm quat during inspection. Ensure wiping cloths are held in properly concentrated sanitizer solution at all times. 0.5 pts.

#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed cantaloupe being cut while still baring produce sticker on the rind. CDI - Employee washed remaining cantaloupes before proceeding. 0.5 pts.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste bin at handwashing station during inspection. Ensure waste bins remain within close proximity of handsinks at all times. 0 pts.

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Mar 3, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

Corrected during inspection

4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed 4 serving spoons with peeling plastic on the handles. -CDI- PIC discarded the necessary serving spoons. (0.5 pts)

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Nov 6, 2024 A 98 · 5 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY Observed quat sanitizer with a concentration level of 0ppm in 2 compartment sink and sanitizer bucket located at serving line. CDI: PIC refilled 2 compartment sink and bucket with fresh sanitizer measuring 400ppm.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

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 sanitizer bucket being stored on floor behind serving line. CDI: PIC placed sanitizer bucket on bottom shelf of prep counters.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed two boxes of single use to go containers being stored on floor in dry storage room. Store single use to go containers at least 6 inches above the floor.

#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 cracked and missing flooring in WIC and loose panel on floor underneath WIC door. Repair panel and replace missing flooring.

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

6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed employee hand.5 foot candles of lighting 30 inches above the floor in WIC next to WIC door. Observed light not working. Repair light.

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Oct 2, 2024 A 97.5 · 5 violations

Inspector comments: EHS observed hot water from 2 compartment sink reach a max temperature of 111F. Dish soap at sink is approved for temperatures maintained at 110F. PIC stated equipment and utensils are only pre washed at sink and all items are W/R/S in dish machine. EHS recommended submitting a service request to have hot water adjusted to ensure a max temperature of at least 120F to be able to maintain a temp of 110F or above in case dish machine becomes inoperable. Facility also has option of obtaining a low temp detergent to be able to wash equipment and utensils.

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use −0.5

Corrected during inspection

2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed head custodian eating in kitchen upon arrival for inspection. CDI: Custodian exited the kitchen.

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed employee handling soiled equipment and utensils at dish machine while wearing gloves and use same soiled gloves to handle clean equipment and utensils after they passed through dish machine. CDI: Employee discarded soiled gloves, washed hands and donned new gloves before returning to handle clean equipment. Contaminated equipment was returned to be W/R/S.

#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables

3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Observed a pear being held in self serve unit with sticker still intact on skin. Remove stickers and wash produce before use.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed bottom oven on left side of kitchen shut off during the cooking process. PIC stated a service request has been submitted to repair oven. Repair oven.

#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 max/min thermometer for testing sanitizing rinse cycle of dish machine inoperable. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 10 days to ensure facility has working max/min thermometer.

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Apr 17, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events −0.5

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 EHS observed no written vomit and diarrheal plan. CDI EHS gave poster for PIC to post in facility. -.5 points For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. EHS observed sanitizer bucket on floor. CDI PIC removed bucket from floor. -0 points

#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. EHS observed doors of dumpster open. CDI PIC closed doors. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. EHS observed no drain plug on dumpster. - .5 points

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Dec 15, 2023 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed an employee wash hands and at the end of the procedure use bare hands turn the faucet off this action recontaminates the hands. CDI- Education was provided and EHS observed proper hand washing by end of the inspection. For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed dead insects and pests in traps throughout the facility.

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

6-201.13 Provide a wall to floor joint that is sealed and coved when flood cleaning methods are used. Floor must be graded to drain to functioning floor drains. 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 floor wall junction underneath dish machine to not be coved based. Observed walk in cooler floor damaged and starting to chip.

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Sep 21, 2023 A 100 · details not yet loaded