A97

DAVIDSON ELEMENTARY

635 SOUTH ST, Davidson, NC 28036

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110118

Latest gradeA (97)

Last inspectedOct 9, 2026

Inspections on record44

On record sinceSep 4, 2013

Score history

Sep 10, 2014Higher is betterOct 9, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 9, 2026 A 97 · 4 violations

#6 · Proper eating, tasting, drinking or tobacco use

2-401.11 (A) Employees shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and other items needing protection can not result. Observed an employee eating a slice of cheese in the cafeteria.

#9 · No bare hand contact with RTE foods or pre- approved alternate procedure properly followed −2

Corrected during inspection

3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment. -P Observed an employee bare hand contact sliced cheese before placing in a pan to go to the cooler. CDI - EHS stopped employee and all cheese that was exposed to bare hands was voluntarily discarded.

#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 Observed three dented cans of beans in dry storage. CDI - Items were voluntarily discarded.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a leak in the walk-in freezer compressor that is dripping ice. Observed a broken milk cooler and dish machine. Manager stated that a work order has been placed to repair the dish machine. EHS will make follow up visits to ensure the dish machine is working properly.

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Mar 31, 2026 A 100 · 2 violations

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a leak in the walk-in freezer compressor that is dripping ice.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

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Dec 17, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings. Observed pizza and tacos on walk-in freezer speed racks with no protective tray on top.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition

Corrected during inspection

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 one open package of mozzarella cheese in the walk-in cooler from 11/25/25. CDI - Product was voluntarily discarded.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. 4-903.12 Do not store single-use and single-service articles in toilet rooms; garbage rooms; mechanical rooms; under sewer lines; under open stairwells; or under other sources of contamination. Observed open-faced single service plates, bowls and trays around the service line. Observed paper towels for all hand sinks being stored inside of the employee restroom.

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Sep 4, 2025 A 98.5 · 6 violations

#1 · PIC Present, demonstrates knowledge, & performs duties

Corrected during inspection

2-103.11 (B) Persons unnecessary to the establishment shall not be in the kitchen. Observed an administrator walk through the kitchen to deliver documents to the kitchen manager. CDI - School staff will no longer be allowed to enter the kitchen.

#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). Observed an open bag of cut lettuce without a date mark. CDI - Manager dated the bag for the day it was opened.

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5

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 the TPHC board labeled for 9/2/25. Salads had already been placed on TPHC this morning. CDI - Manager corrected the white board for the time salads were removed from temperature control.

#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 an employee in the kitchen with a long beard and no restraint.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

4-904.11 (A) Display and handle single-use and single-service articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils to prevent contamination. Observed a cup of self-service forks with the food contact surfaces pointed upwards.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Corrected during inspection

5-203.14 Provide a back flow prevention device when required. -P Observed a spray hose connected to the mop sink splitter without a back flow prevention device. CDI - Hose was removed.

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May 8, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 17, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: High temp dish machine: 161F plate, 191F gauge

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 27, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 27, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 9, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 26, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Discussed Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) with PIC, Sekou. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 no max/min thermometer for measuring final rinse cycle of hot water dish machine. EHS will return within 10 days to verify facility obtained thermometer. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

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Jun 2, 2023 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded