A99
LAKE WYLIE ELEMENTARY
13620 ERWIN RD, Charlotte, NC 28273
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110110
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedSep 10, 2026
Inspections on record43
On record sinceSep 20, 2013
Score history
Sep 16, 2014Higher is betterSep 10, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 10, 2026 A 99 · 4 violations
#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 - Large Metal Bowl of Cut Watermelon with tray placed on top as a lid cooling in WIC with no change in temperature after 30 minutes. *CDI - PIC placed cut watermelon into shallow metal trays to improve paying cooling rate.
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 .
#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 (A) In-use utensils in TCS food, must be stored with handles above the food and top of the food container. *Observed - Plastic Pitcher used as scoop for Rice container in WIC with handle in contact with the food product. *CDI - PIC removed scoop and stated item was not supposed to be stored in Rice container.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. *Observed - Dish Machine in disrepair and not in use. PIC stated they have a work order placed.
#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 - Broken/Missing Tiles in dry storage area.
*Observed - Broken/missing Baseboard Tiles under shelf next to Ice Machine and Under Metal Table connected to pre-rinse for dish machine.
Please repair these items.
Nov 19, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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
Pre made/bagged sandwhiches in reach in cooler holding above 41F. PIC stated trays were brought from WIC and placed in reach in cooler about 30 minutes ago and were left out during bagging of lunch bags. CDI - Brought to WIF for cooling.
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 .
Sep 12, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed several boxes of apples stored on WIC floor that were delivered during lunch rush, per PIC. PIC moved boxes to shelf.
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
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 facilities lollipop thermometer that was not correctly reading rinse temperature of dish machine (133F, 167F for EHS dish plate thermometer). CDI-PIC changed battery for thermometer and it works as intended.
May 23, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed handwashing sink by employee bathroom that could reach a maximum of 97F. PIC stated that maintenance will be contacted for hot water to reach 100F. Hot water reached proper temperature throughout all other sinks.
#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 yogurt bags that were slowly cooling in RIC and WIC after 3 hours (see temp chart). CDI-PIC moved items all items on shallow sheet pans to increase cooling rate. EHS spoke with PIC to ensure to use this process for all TPHC foods (yogurt bags, salads) to ensure they are 41F prior to being set on time.
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 .
Feb 14, 2025 A 98 · 4 violations
Inspector comments: Dry storage room has several missing floors tiles leaving exposed concrete.
#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 hand washing sink near 3-comp-sink blocked by empty boxes on the floor and on top of the sink itself. CDI - Employee placed boxes on push cart.
#13 · Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated −1
Corrected during inspection
3-101.11 Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented. -P Observed several adulterated organic pears stored inside walk in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded box of organic pears.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed back door to kitchen with visible light along the sides and lower portion of the door.
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
Corrected during inspection
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 several lids and containers with stickers and sticker residue still attached. CDI - PIC moved items to dish machine area.
Sep 6, 2024 A 97 · 3 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P. Observed multiple milk crates in milk coolers in stacks of two and reading at 49F, milk on bottom stack at 39F. CDI-PIC moved milk crates to WIC to rapidly cool. Repeat.
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 .
#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P. Observed watermelon held on time that did not have time marked on TPHC board. CDI-PIC added time watermelon was removed from temperature.
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple dead crawling insects near dry storage area. PIC removed pests.
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flying insects during inspection. EHS spoke with PIC about adding electrical trap near backdoor, that is not located above food, equipment, or food surfaces.
May 3, 2024 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 milk in milk cooler at 45F. Crates were stacked on top of one another and has more contact with ambient air when fully opened during service. CDI-PIC moved milk to WIC to cool. EHS spoke with PIC about having one row in the front of cooler that is underneath the cooler line.
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 .
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed spray nozzle used for cleaning of dishmachine with broken reel. Facility has been storing spray nozzle on push cart.
Dec 12, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 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. Observed multiple trays of chicken nuggets held under 135F. Per PIC, food truck delivery happened moments before EHS arrived and nuggets were out of the oven while the back door was open during delivery. CDI-PIC reheated nuggets to over 165F.
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 .
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed multiple light panels with dead pests near the 3 comp sink part of the kitchen.
Sep 6, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
May 10, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Feb 14, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 14, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
Inspector comments: DISH MACHINE TOOK 10 RUNS TO REACH 160F ON BLACK DISC WHEN MACHINE WAS TURNED ON.
ASSURE THAT MACHINE IS RUN 10 TIMES WITH EMPTY TRAYS TO GET WATER HOT ENOUGH BEFORE DOING DISHES.
#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
No max/min thermometer for machine on site. Obtain a high temp. Dish machine thermometer.
May 5, 2022 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. -C Observed missing lid to 1 of 2 dumpsters. Repair/replace. -0 points
#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. -C Observed cracked floor tiles in dry storage room. REPEAT -1 points
Feb 11, 2022 A 99 · 1 violation
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1
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 minor black buildup on caulking behind dish machine.
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. -C Observed cracked floor tiles in dry storage room. PIC stated someone came in to measure the tiles but they have no date of when the repairs will be done. REPEAT -1 points
Nov 18, 2021 A 99 · 2 violations
#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean
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 fan in need of cleaning in the dish machine area.
#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. Observed floors heavily damaged in the dry storage area. Facility has been out of compliance on this violation since 2019. Discussed issues with PIC. PIC stated they are not allowed to use funds to repair the floors. The issue is out of their hands. EHS called Amy M. for further instruction. Full points taken.
Sep 7, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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. Observed floors in storage room damaged, numerous tiles missing. REPEAT
Apr 30, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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. Observed floors in storage room damaged and in need of repair.
Feb 19, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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. Observed damaged floor in storage room area.
Oct 13, 2020 A 99 · 1 violation
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −1
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 floors in storage room damage numerous tiles missing.
Dec 3, 2019 A 99 · 3 violations
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one torn gasket on reach in 2. -0 points-
#51 · Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned
6-501.19 Closing Toilet Room Doors - C Observed self closure needed on restroom door. -0 points-
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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. Observed tile in dry storage area in need of repair. Repeat
Aug 28, 2019 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#50 · Sewage and waste water properly disposed −1
Follow-up verification required
5-401.11 Capacity and Drainage - C Observed drain at sink clogged . Sink taken out of use until drain can be unclogged. 10 day verification required.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 missing baseboard tile and damaged floor tiles in dry storage area.
May 17, 2019 A 99 · 2 violations
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed employee water bottle stored with clean linen and not in a designated area. Ensure to store in a proper location.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 baseboard tiles damaged and ice build up on the floor of the walk in cooler. Ensure to repair.
Feb 11, 2019 A 97 · 6 violations
#4 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Corrected during inspection
2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table. Ensure to store in a designated area. CDI drink was removed during the inspection.
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P Observed employee use hands to turn the faucet off without using a clean barrier after washing hands. Ensure to use a clean barrier such as a paper towel after washing hands. CDI PIC educated employees on proper handwashing.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P Observed QUAT sanitizer at 50 ppm in the 3 comp sink and 2 QUAT sanitizer buckets. CDI PIC refilled sanitizer at 3 comp sink to proper concentrations during the inspection. Repeat violation.
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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 prep ceasar salads cooling in plastic containers with the lids on. Ensure to remove lids when cooling. CDI PIC uncovered salads during the inspection.
#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed cockroach at mechanical dishwasher room Ensure to increase pest control methods.
#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Corrected during inspection
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf Observed 2 dented cans stored with other cans on dry storage shelf. Ensure to place in a designated area for dented cans. CDI PIC removed dented cans and placed in designated area.
Oct 3, 2018 A 98 · 4 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 When to Wash - P - Observed food employee handle soiled wiping cloth and wipe down table and then handle clean utensils without washing their hands in between. CDI by instruction.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P - Observed quat sanitizer below required concentration at 3 compartment sink and 2 sanitizer buckets. CDI, operator refilled sanitizer to required concentration.
#21 · Proper date marking and 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 - Observed salads not date marked in tall reach in refrigerator. CDI, salads voluntarily discarded.
#42 · Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled −0.5
4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed clean apron stored in soiled area near chemical storage rack and washing machine.
May 25, 2018 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 1, 2017 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 12, 2017 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Jun 1, 2017 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Mar 8, 2017 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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Nov 16, 2016 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 12, 2016 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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May 4, 2016 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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Feb 17, 2016 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 3, 2015 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 16, 2015 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jun 8, 2015 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
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Mar 31, 2015 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 11, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 16, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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May 29, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Nov 19, 2013 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 20, 2013 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “LAKE WYLIE ELEMENTARY” or State ID 2060110110). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.