A100

CROWN POINT ELEMENTARY

3335 SAM NEWELL RD, Matthews, NC 28105

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110114

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedSep 17, 2026

Inspections on record45

On record sinceJul 22, 2013

Score history

May 15, 2015Higher is betterSep 17, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 17, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 17, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 19, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 24, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection conducted with EHS K. Ward and PICs K. Thompson and E. Parattori.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 28, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 13, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 the high temperature thermometer for the high temp dish machine out of battery. PIC stated they will obtain new batteries ASAP. VERIFICATION REQUIRED within 10 days to ensure facility is in compliance.

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Sep 12, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection led by EHS Olivia Young with REHS A. Ortiz and PIC Kim Thompson. ***Facility utilizes qac sanitizer chemicals. EHSs observed test strips unable to accurately detect chemical solution. Indicator testing strip appeared blue. PIC procured additional cannister of functional qt sani test strips which produced result of adequate concentrations. Recommend facility replace non-functional test strips.

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf- Observed turkey and cheese sandwich in grab’n’go display case intended to be held on time (TPHC). Sandwiches were not marked with the time they were removed from cold holding temperature control. PIC stated sandwiches were removed from temperature control 5 minutes ago. -CDI- PIC added correct time sandwiches were removed from temperature control. -0-

#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 deep plastic bowl of cut cantaloupe recently prepared in ambient temperature densely cooling in reach-in cooler. Cantaloupe was at 51F when initially placed in reach-in cooler after prep. After 25 minutes, cantaloupe remained at 51F. Cantaloupe was cooling too slowly at a rate of 0F/min. TCS foods must cool from 70F to 41F or below within 4 hours. -CDI- PIC moved bowl of cantaloupe to WIC for rapid cooling. Cantaloupe was moved back out of WIC before additional temperature was recorded for further prep by staff. -0.5- 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 Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU.

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May 10, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 13, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container −1

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed an unlabeled container of spices on the dry storage shelving.

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Sep 13, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 3, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation

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

Repeat violation

REPEAT 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed various dead insects in ceiling vent located in dry storage room.

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Mar 2, 2023 A 99 · 2 violations

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed various dead insects in ceiling vent located in dry storage room. Remove items.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking faucet at three compartment sink. PIC has placed a repair ticket.

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Nov 7, 2022 A 100 · 1 violation

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at 3 compartment sink, PIC has placed a repair ticket.

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Sep 9, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Dish machine is not working. Repair ticket has been placed. Facility is using the 3 comp sink.

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & 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 manufacturer label. -Pf. Observed in use wash solution below 110F. CDI: food employee drained some solution and added more hot water. Solution is now over 110F.

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May 18, 2022 A 97 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Some build-up starting on ice shield in ice maker.

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P: Cheeseburgers in holding below 135 F. CDI- cheeseburgers reheated to 180.0 F in steamer. 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 .

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Mar 29, 2022 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#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 chicken in hot holding at 103F. Dial had been turned down to lowest setting. CDI-chicken reheated to 175F

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Nov 17, 2021 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 various turkey and cheese sandwiches in bagged lunches 42-50F. Recommend to use Time as a public health control for sandwiches as preparing sandwiches and cooling to 41F prior to service is difficult to achieve with time constraints. CDI- All sandwiches were prepared and served within 4 hours. Remaining sandwiches at end of day were discarded.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.15 Operate a warewashing machine in accordance with the data plate. Observed dish machine not properly functioning at time of inspection. PIC was aware that machine is not functioning and is not currently being used. Part for machine repair has been ordered. Single service items are being used for students until machine is repaired. 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 Facility currently does not have a max/min reading thermometer for hot water dish machine. CDI by education with PIC. Obtain prior to next inspection.

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Sep 20, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation

#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Live spider observed inside kitchen upon entry.

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Feb 19, 2021 A 98 · 4 violations

#18 · Proper cooling time and temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed chicken biscuits cooling in reach in at a rate of .36F/min. CDI: Product relocated to walk in freezer and proper cooling rate met.

#31 · 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 individually wrapped chicken biscuits cooling in reach in cooler. CDI: Biscuits moved to walk in freezer. Due to items being unavoidably individually packaged, ensure proper cooling equipment is used.

#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Corrected during inspection

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed cardboard dumpster door open. CDI: Door closed.

#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 base board to right of walk in cooler in need of reaffixing.

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Dec 8, 2020 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in soapy water. CDI: Bucket was emptied and wet cloth was taken to the dirty linen area.

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Jun 26, 2020 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 build up on the back of the slicer in a non food contact area. CDI. PIC cleaned it.

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Nov 6, 2019 A 99 · 1 violation

#37 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display −1

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 Two damaged cans not segregated in damaged cans area. CDI Moved to damaged cans area.

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May 16, 2019 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded