A100

REEDY CREEK ELEMENTARY

10801 PLAZA RD EXT, Charlotte, NC 28215

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110106

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedSep 23, 2026

Inspections on record45

On record sinceSep 6, 2013

Score history

Nov 3, 2014Higher is betterSep 23, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 23, 2026 A 100 · 1 violation

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Ice forming at junction of walk-in and walk-in freezer on wall in walk-in cooler. Repair. 0 pts.

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May 21, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf 1 hand washing sink was out of soap. Hand washing sinks must be equipped with soap. CDI - PIC refilled dispenser.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Ice building up on bottom of upright freezer. Repair so ice doesn’t potentially contaminate food. 0 pts.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Drain plug missing on dumpster. Replace missing drain plug. 0 pts.

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Feb 19, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 15, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 1, 2025 A 99 · 3 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf -Observed Caesar salads prepared yesterday without a date mark. Observed salads stored in same RIC unit as salads prepared today. Neither salads from yesterday nor today displayed date marks. Food employees were unable to distinguish which salads were prepared today or yesterday. -CDI- PIC properly added date marks for a prep date of yesterday to all salads in unit. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#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 tall reach-in-cooler, sealed tightly in plastic containers with covers. Salads were prepared one hour prior to inspection, per PIC. At start of inspection, observed salads at 44F. After 30 minutes, observed salads still at 44F. -CDI- Because salads were within 4 hour cooling window, PIC placed salads in WIC for rapid cooling. By end of inspection, EHS observed salads cooling at proper rates. 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 .

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. -Observed vent fan for high-temperature sanitizing dish machine malfunctioning. EHS heard sound of fan pieces hitting metal, causing fan to shut off irregularly. Dish machine continues to operate when fan shuts off, resulting in high rinse temperatures and excessive steam released from dish machine. -Repair vent fan.

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Jan 31, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. -Observed no drain plug in dumpster.

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Oct 15, 2024 A 99 · 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 soiled can opener stored as clean at prep table. CDI- Can opener taken to be washed. 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 .

#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead roach at mop sink.

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Apr 10, 2024 A 99 · 3 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 sandwiches in the tall reach in cooler holding above 48F. CDI- Items were placed in the walk in freezer and quickly cooled to 38F. 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 tall reach in holding above 41F. Ambient air temp was 45F. All food removed from the cooler. Get fixed prior to using.

#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 cove base at the front of the kitchen area removed from the wall. Affix cove base to the wall.

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Nov 13, 2023 A 100 · 2 violations

#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated

Corrected during inspection

3-202.15 Food packaging must be in good condition, intact and protect the food inside. Pf 3 cans of pears and peaches had dents on the cans. Establishment must separate damaged cans for either discard, or to return to supplier. CDI - Cans segregated by PIC. 0 pts.

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Some small flies observed in dry storage area. Contact pest control and clean area to prevent flies. 0 pts.

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Sep 12, 2023 A 100 · 1 violation

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time / Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Chicken in walk-in cooler was dated 9-7 to 9-17. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be dated for a maximum hold time of 7 days after opening and under refrigeration. CDI - PIC corrected label. 0 pts.

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Jun 1, 2023 A 99.5 · 5 violations

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Corrected during inspection

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed frozen food stored directly on the floor in the WI freezer. CDI. PIC removed.

#40 · 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 employee wearing a watch while working with food. Needs to be removed.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster outside missing drain plugs.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

#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 employee drinks on shelves with juices used for students. Discussed designated and labeled area for employee items such as food and drinks. CDI: water were relocated.

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Mar 13, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 14, 2022 A 99 · 3 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

2-102.12 PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed no CFPM in the facility during inspection.

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed roaches in the facility during inspection.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster outside missing drain plugs.

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Sep 13, 2022 A 99 · 2 violations

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee wearing a watch while working with food. Needs to be removed.

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1

Repeat violationFollow-up verification required

4-501.110. Maintain the wash solution temperature in mechanical warewashing equipment used to sanitize in accordance with the NC Food Code.- Pf. Observed active dish washing in dish machine with water temp of 145F. Unit placed out of service. Will be back to check on the unit. 4-204.115 Warewashing machines shall be equipped with a thermometer to indicate the temperature of the water in the wash, rinse, and final rinse areas. -Pf. Observed the thermometer in the washing machine unable to read the water temperature.

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May 19, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. Observed employees working with food without a hair cover. Needs to have one.

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

Follow-up verification required

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Feb 9, 2022 A 99.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Observed school has lollipop waterproof thermometer for the dishmachine but it is not measuring and holding the max temperature properly. Temperature would reach at the highest 154F then go back down. EHS dish plate simulator measured final rinse at 164F. Cafeteria manager stated that she was going to obtain the directions to fix thermometer to maintain temperatures.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter not in use.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

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 employee food/drinks on shelves with juices used for students. Discussed designated and labeled area for employee items such as food and drinks. CDI: juices were relocated.

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Dec 9, 2021 A 100 · 2 violations

#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 no vomit/ diarrhea plan. CDI- EHS emailed vomit/ diarrhea plan to facility.

#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 no thermometer for dish machine. PIC stated they will be getting their dish machine thermometers in January.

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Sep 28, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 31, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 10, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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