A99.5
RAMA ROAD ELEMENTARY
1035 RAMA RD, Charlotte, NC 28211
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110081
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedSep 24, 2026
Inspections on record46
On record sinceSep 13, 2013
Score history
Jan 12, 2015Higher is betterSep 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 24, 2026 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 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 . Observed trays of individually portioned plastic covered cups of cut watermelon cooling on speed rack in walk in cooler at a rate insufficient to reach cooling parameters. See temp chart. CDI: PIC moved trays of cut watermelon to walk in freezer to rapidly cool.
Mar 13, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 27, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 24, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 22, 2024 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 two metal pans stored in the clean dish rack with visible food debris.
CDI: PIC removed pans and placed in the dish room 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 .
#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 doors opened during time of the inspection.
CDI: Dumpster doors were closed.
Aug 30, 2024 A 99.5 · 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 water pooling and ice accumulation inside of milk box. -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 damaged floor tile in dish pit area. Repair. -0-
May 1, 2024 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#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 trays of yogurt bags cold holding between 44-46 degrees F degrees inside of two upright reach-in units. PIC advised that the yogurt bags were transferred from the walk-in cooler to these units prior to EHS arrival for today’s services. CDI - All items relocated to walk-in freezer to cool down. After 20 minutes products cooled down towards 38 degrees F. -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.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm quat in sanitizer bucket. CDI - PIC emptied and refilled sanitizer bucket to proper sanitizer concentration of 200 ppm. -0-
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed inoperable dish machine. No active utensil washing observed at this time. According to line check log, the machine’s final rinse temperature was data based as 181 degrees F. PIC was able to get the machine fully functional to measure its final rinse temperature during inspection. Recommend facility have dish machine serviced. -0-
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Corrected during inspection
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 two non-functional hot water lollipop thermometers. CDI - PIC replaced 1 of 2 batteries. Device utilized to confirm dish machine’s final rinse temperature of > 160 degrees F. -0-
Oct 12, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 19, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 5, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed single door reach in cooler on the line with leak from the fan. PIC stated that facilities maintenance is scheduled to come back to repair the cooler.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Repeat violation
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 heavy ice accumulation on floor of walk in cooler under condenser. REPEAT VIOLATION Previous violation corrected. PIC stated that she has put in a work order to fix any issues in the freezer.
Mar 6, 2023 A 98 · 3 violations
#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 2 food employees turn faucet off with bare hands after washing and proceed to preparation and handling of clean single-service gloves. CDI, employees rehashed hands.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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 a cracked plastic pitcher. CDI, employee removed item from use.
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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 fan accumulating dust in wareashing area.
Dec 7, 2022 A 97.5 · 4 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 For more information on handwashing, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M . Observed 1 food employee not vigorously rub hands for required time. CDI, by instruction. Employee rehashed hands.
#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: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 quart sanitizer registering 100ppm in 3 compartment sink and spray bottles. CDI, sanitizer refilled to required concentration.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
Repeat violation
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several dead insects on corner of kitchen.
#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 sanitizer bucket stored on ground in corner of kitchen.
Sep 14, 2022 A 98.5 · 4 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 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ. - Observed fries and burgers holding below 135F (see temperature chart). - CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded items due to lunch ending.
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P - Observed lettuce and tomato being held on time lacking label indicating time food items were removed from cold holding. - CDI - PIC added time lettuce and tomato were removed from cold holding on the dry erase board used for TPHC.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. - Observed multiple traps with dead insects in them. Remove traps as needed when full.
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. - Observed sanitizer concentration of 0ppm quat in sanitizer bucket. - CDI - PIC emptied and refilled sanitizer bucket to proper sanitizer concentration of 200ppm quat.
May 13, 2022 A 99 · 2 violations
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair - REPEAT - Observed rusted shelving used to stored chemicals next to three compartment sink. Replace rusted equipment. Observed hot box on right in kitchen non-operational. Repair. 0.5 points
#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. -C Observed black build-up on bottom of wall near floor drain in dry storage area. Clean. -0.5 points
Mar 7, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#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. - Observed single service trays stored outside of their original protective packaging and not inverted. Store trays inverted to prevent contamination. CDI - Trays inverted.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair - REPEAT - Observed rusted shelving used to stored chemicals next to three compartment sink. Replace rusted equipment.
Dec 1, 2021 A 98 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: PIC presented their updated employee reporting agreement form. EHS emailed PIC written procedures for vomit and diarrhea clean-up.
#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.
#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 individually wrapped hamburgers hot holding in hot hold box below 135F. Per food employee (and verified by Temperature log), the hamburgers were (commercially) reheated to 190F at 8:50am on 12/1. EHS observed the violation at approximately 9:15am. Per PIC and food employee, the patties are reheated to proper temperatures, placed into hot hold box, and then taken out 1 pan at a time to add buns and wrap the hamburgers. EHS observed food employee attempt this process as quickly as possible, but they were unable to maintain hot hold temperatures. CDI- EHS discussed using TPHC for this food item. PIC has written TPHC procedures for similar food items and TPHC board to label begin and discard time. PIC placed all hamburgers cooked at 8:50 on time and will continue to do so as they cook additional hamburgers. EHS recommended PIC use TPHC for other similar food items in the future, but recommended maintaining written procedures and TPHC board.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a rusted can opener mount in kitchen. Also, observed rusted shelving in the warewashing area where chemicals are stored. Replace rusted equipment.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-302.13(B)ProvideanapprovedMax/Minthermometerfortestingsanitizingtemperaturesinhotwaterwarewashingmachines.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.
4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturer label. -Pf Observed in-use 3-compartment sink with wash solution at 72F. EHS observed utensils in wash solution. Per detergent manufacturer the wash solution shall be a minimum of 110F. CDI- PIC emptied wash solution and placed utensils in the manual hi-temp dish machine to clean and sanitize. REPEAT
Sep 2, 2021 A 99 · 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 handsink located near main prep area blocked by a rolling cart. CDI-Food employee moved cart away from handsink.
#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.19 During manual warewashing, maintain the wash solution at a minimum of 110F or as otherwise allowed by the detergent manufacturers label. Observed an in-use wash solution at 93F. Per detergent, the minimum wash solution shall be 110F. CDI-PIC emptied and refilled wash solution to 120F.
#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 milk spilled in milk cooler creating a strong odor. Increase cleaning frequency to avoid build up and odor.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 water leaking from AC unit located above reach-in coolers and hot box. The water is observed splashing onto floor and empty prep table. EHS explained to PIC that no food prep to be done at prep table until leak is repaired. PIC showed service request submitted.
Apr 16, 2021 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Follow-up verification required
4-501.112(A)(2) Provide a minimum of 180F rinse water for sanitization when using the dish machine. -Pf Observed dish machine water temperature at 157F. Observed dish machine not reaching temperature after multiple tries. CDI, facility instructed to wash utensils and containers in 3 comp sink until dish machine is serviced.
Verification Required.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of frozen biscuits stored on floor in walk in freezer.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed reach in cooler not working. PIC states maintenance request has been made and facility is waiting to get equipment replaced.
Feb 25, 2021 A 98.5 · 3 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 hand wash sink blocked by speed rack. CDI, item removed.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed soiled metal containers stored as clean. CDI, items removed for Wash/Rinse/Sanitize.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed ice build up around vents at reach in cooler. Need to defrost and clean.
Nov 9, 2020 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#2 · Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; responsibilities and reporting.
Corrected during inspection
General Comment: 2-103.11(M) Ensure food employees are informed of their responsibility to report required symptoms, illnesses and exposure. -PF Observed employee unable to recite symptoms and illnesses to report. PIC states they are required to sign a health policy stating what to report at the start of the job. CDI, EHS gave PIC employee health policy poster for employees. Advised PIC to review policy periodically.
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
General Comment: 2-301.14 Wash hands before donning gloves and between gloves uses. -P Observed employee don gloves without washing hands. Employee did not directly contact food/food contact surfaces. CDI, employee washed hands.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
Repeat: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed cheese bread cold holding above 41F in walk in cooler. Cheese bread was on speed rack closes to cooler door. PIC states they thaw and store extra in walk in cooler in case they run out. CDI, cheese bread temperature 41F before end of inspection.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Corrected during inspection
General Comment: 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed juice boxes on the floor in walk in freezer. CDI, items moved to shelves.
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “RAMA ROAD ELEMENTARY” or State ID 2060110081). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.