A99

DAVID COX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LU

4215 DAVID COX RD, Charlotte, NC 28269

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110115

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedSep 11, 2026

Inspections on record44

On record sinceSep 4, 2013

Score history

Sep 9, 2014Higher is betterSep 11, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 11, 2026 A 99 · 4 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flys throughout preparation aria. PIC stated the school has been having issues regarding flys. Increase pest control.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed cooking skillet with front panel falling off. PIC stated skillet broke and a work order is in to repair. Repair/replace

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −1

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 fans in preparation room and in dish pit heavily built up with dust and debris. Clean.

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

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employees possessions stored on clean dish rack and in WIC above opened RTE items. CDI - PIC moved to prevent contamination.

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Mar 19, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

Corrected during inspection

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Sep 30, 2025 A 97 · 9 violations

Inspector comments: PIC stated that wiping cloths that were not stored in sanitizer water were used for kids who wipe down the tables after eating. PIC stated that kids are not able to contact items with chemicals on them. PIC also stated that kids are not using any type of spray bottles to wipe down tables. EHS suggested kids use dry cloths to wipe down tables and/or cloths be wet to clean the tables and replaced with a clean, dry one after each use. EHS spoke with PIC about recommendations to help keep burgers from losing temperature during the pattying process via recommendations from another school PIC who stated that she has found that reheating the burgers with the cheese on them and immediately pattying them once they are removed from oven and placing them directly into HH unit once done as opposed to putting cold cheese on the burgers after they are removed from the oven for reheating.

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (H) Wash hands before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food. -P- Observed food employee return from outside and begin to don gloves to prep salads. -CDI- EHS intervened, educated food employee on when to wash and food employee washed hands. -0-

#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 cart stored in front of handsink at dishpit area. -CDI- PIC relocated item. -1-

#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 burgers hot holding between 108-118F. -CDI- Items were reheated to between 166-180F. -1.5- 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 .

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D)./3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C). Observed opened bag of mozzarella cheese with no date mark. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. -0- 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed trapped pest inside of sticky glue board beneath handsink. Remove. -0-

#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 bread and crates of milk stored on floor in WIC. Observed juices on floor in WIF. -CDI- PIC relocated items. -0-

#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 wiping cloths stored in 0ppm quaternary sanitizer. -CDI- PIC replenished sanitizer concentration to 200ppm. -0-

#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 high temp dish thermometer not able to turn on, likely due to a dead battery. **10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** -0.5-

#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 tops of equipment (primarily beneath hood) in need of cleaning due to dust and debris buildup. Increased and more thorough cleaning frequency recommended. -0-

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Mar 25, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 13, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 29, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 30, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 4, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Lunch starts at 950 and ends at 1220

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 27, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 3, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 22, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: EHS observed handles loose and not latching correctly on one of the hot boxes. PIC stated he was aware of the issue and has already sent in a work order to have this repaired. Hot boxes are maintaining temperature.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 15, 2022 A 99 · 3 violations

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & 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. Observed dented cans stored on shelves with good cans. CDI - PIC discarded dented cans.

#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 underside of pans stored on bottom shelf of utensil rack with dust build up. PIC stated the pans are not frequently used. All food contact surfaces were clean. Pans need to be cleaned more frequently, even if not in use, to prevent dust build up.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed broken drain plug on dumpster. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid open on dumpster. CDI - PIC closed dumpster lid.

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Sep 1, 2022 A 100 · 1 violation

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed a garbage bag and some cardboard around dumpsters. Needs removal

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May 16, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 28, 2022 A 100 · 1 violation

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

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Nov 23, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 31, 2021 A 99.5 · 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 next to WIC blocked by rolling trash can. CDI- PIC moved trash can away from handsink.

#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 crates of milk on floor in WIC.

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

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed in-use wiping cloths stored on prep table. CDI- Wiping cloths were moved to a sanitizer bucket.

#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid open on dumpster. CDI - Lid was closed. 5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed one dumpster is missing the drain plug. EHS advised PIC to contact dumpster company to have the drain plug replaced.

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May 25, 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. Observed several ants crawling in hand sink next to walk-in freezer, on prep table with garbage disposal, and on window seal above. PIC contacted pest control during inspection.

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Mar 9, 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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Jan 23, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 18, 2019 A 98 · 2 violations

#19 · 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 made burgers on buns, burger patties, and fries in hot box 1 and hot box 2 between 118-122 degrees. Appears problem with burgers was that workers were assembling burgers with cool buns and cheese then placing into hot hold after burgers had cooled during assembly. Need to reheat above 135 any foods that cool below 135 during prep to ensure hot box will properly hot hold them. CDI- All foods reheated for proper hot holding.

#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 towel stored in bucket with no sanitizer strength. CDI- Sanitizer bucket re-made to proper strength.

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May 29, 2019 A 99 · 1 violation

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

Corrected during inspection

3-307.11 Protect food from contamination sources. Observed employee dump flat pan into garbage can with pan touching inside of garbage can, then place pan on prep table, potentially contaminating prep table. CDI- Pan moved to walk in cooler, table cleaned and sanitized.

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Mar 6, 2019 A 100 · 1 violation

#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 evidence of ceiling leak at a displaced ceiling tile in kitchen. Have leak repaired and re-turn ceiling tile in place.

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Nov 19, 2018 A 97.5 · 2 violations

#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P Observed 2 door fridge holding plain yogurt and fruit yogurt at 55-58 degrees. Fridge had been accidentally un-plugged today and was not working. PIC supplied a time/ temp log for when yogurt was placed in fridge approx. 45 min earlier and was 41 degrees. Allowed PIC to move yogurt to walk in freezer to rapidly chill to 45 or below. Fridge had not recovered to 45 or below by end of inspection. PIC will not use fridge for TCS foods until it's working properly. Will make follow up. Observed milk in non working milk cooler at 47 degrees, borderline safe. PIC said the cooler is not working so they use small numbers of milks in this cooler for less than 4 hrs and dispose of them after lunch. Recommended PIC use TPHC for milk in this cooler until cooler can be repaired. CDI- PIC wrote a milk TPHC procedure during inspection.

#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used −1

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Milk cooler not cold holding properly, needs repair ASAP. Walk in freezer fan unit has ice build up, needs repair.

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May 3, 2018 A 99 · details not yet loaded