A99.5

SHARON ELEMENTARY

4330 FOXCROFT RD, Charlotte, NC 28216

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110088

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedSep 30, 2026

Inspections on record45

On record sinceAug 27, 2013

Score history

Mar 20, 2015Higher is betterSep 30, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 30, 2026 A 99.5 · 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 french fries on service line holding below 135F during inspection. See temperature chart. Fries were covered with a piece of parchment paper that had curled back, allowing cold air to reach the product. Employee additionally stated steamwell was not turned up high enough. CDI - Fries reheated to 168F before being placed back on line. REHS recommended adding a metal lid over the parchment paper to ensure the product stays fully covered while in holding, or opting to hold fries on time in the future. 0 pts. 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 .

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed RIC on main line displaying a temperature of 51F during inspection. PIC stated unit has not been holding proper temperatures, and is currently out of service. REHS reiterated that adding insulation or an air gap between RIC and adjacent hot cabinet may help increase unit’s performance. Observed dish machine in disrepair and out of service during inspection. PIC stated they are waiting for a replacement motor. Facility utilizes single use items for student service, and is utilizing three compartment sink to w/r/s all multiuse equipment. Repair and/or replacement necessary. 0.5 pts.

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May 13, 2026 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 salads prepped on 5/12/26 holding above 41F during inspection. See temperature chart. Ambient in unit 42F-45F. CDI - PIC verified salads had been in unit for less than two hours prior to REHS discovery and moved to WIC to rapidly cool. Maintenance contacted during inspection. Salads to be stored in WIC and placed on TPHC for service until repair. REHS and PIC discussed the possibility of unit being unable to hold proper temperatures due to its proximity to adjacent hot cabinet. RIC is warm to the touch in areas that are in contact with hot cabinet. REHS advised adding insulation or gap in between units. 1.5 pts. 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 .

#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 sealed employee beverage being stored above and in conjunction with student foods during inspection. Ensure all employee belongings are stored in a manner that does not promote the contamination of student foods and beverages. 0 pts.

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Jan 7, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 10, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#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 high temp dish machine reaching a maximum temperature of 137.9F after running multiple cycles. Facility was washing, rinsing and sanitizing sheet pans at time of visit. Sheet pans were placed in 200ppm quat. VERIFICATION REQUIRED. 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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Mar 20, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 18, 2024 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded