A99
REID PARK ELEMENTARY
4108 W TYVOLA RD, Charlotte, NC 28208
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110120
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedSep 9, 2026
Inspections on record44
On record sinceSep 13, 2013
Score history
Dec 8, 2014Higher is betterSep 9, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 9, 2026 A 99 · 1 violation
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Repeat violation
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed leaking faucet in 3 comp sink. Repair leaking faucet. REPEAT*** (1 pt)
May 26, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed dish machine not operational. PIC has placed a work order for the dish machine prior to the inspection. (0 pts)
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Repeat violation
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed leaking faucet in 3 comp sink. Repair leaking faucet. REPEAT*** (1 pt)
Feb 5, 2026 A 98 · 2 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −2
Repeat violation
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed a live roach during the inspection. EHS observed full glue trap behind 2 door RIC adjacent to the WIF. Service facility for pests. REPEAT*** (2 pts)
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair.
Observed leaking faucet in 3 comp sink. Repair leaking faucet. All other plumbing was in good repair. (0 pts)
Sep 26, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#38 · Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1
6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
Observed rodent droppings in the corners of the dry storage area. PIC stated that they have seen a mouse in the facility before and have made requests to have the facility serviced for pests. Keep the premises free of pests. (1 pt)
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses.
Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer buckets with a QUAT concentration of less than 100ppm. The label for the QUAT sanitizer states that it is most effective between 200-400ppm. -CDI- PIC discarded the old solution and replaced it with new QUAT sanitizer at 200ppm. (0.5 pts)
Mar 7, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
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 a container of bagged chips to be stored directly on the floor in the dry storage room.
CDI - PIC placed container on storage racks.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed the paper towel dispenser adjacent the office to be broken at the time of the inspection. PIC stated they are trying to get it fixed at the moment and has placed a roll of paper towels on top of the dispenser for the time being. REPEAT.
Nov 20, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5
Repeat violation
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P- Observed Caesar salads cold holding between 47-51F. Observed ambient air of unit at 52F. -CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded items. **3 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED** **REPEAT** -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 .
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice machine not properly functioning. Per PIC, service order has been placed. -0-
Sep 25, 2024 A 98 · 3 violations
Inspector comments: Observed cut lettuce and tomatoes cooling at a low rate in RIC. Items were found cooling with a plastic wrap and a lid. No point deduction today due to it being less than an hour. Will be further evaluated at next visit.
#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 cheese sticks cold holding at 45F. Per PIC, items were out for prep. -CDI- PIC placed items in WIC to cool back down. -0-
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 −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 no time stamp on yogurt bags being hold on TPHC. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. -1.5-
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored in quarternary sanitizer concentration of less than 50ppm. -CDI- PIC corrected concentration to 200ppm. **REPEAT** -0.5-
May 29, 2024 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed strawberries stored over drinks and RTE carrots. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. **REPEAT** -1.5-
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths stored in 0ppm quarternary sanitizer concentration in dining area. Per PIC, school district advised that facility no longer store cloths in sanitizer buckets in areas where children can access them. EHS recommended facility keep items in kitchen area (area from child access) or remove cloths from water. -0-
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine not properly functioning. Unit was not in use. Per PIC, unit will be replaced, so repairs will not be made. -0-
#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee food stored over retail food in WIC. -0-
Jan 4, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in dish pit. CDI - PIC replaced paper towels.
#15 · Food separated & protected
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored above drinks and washed carrots in WIC.
For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required. -P. Observed wiping cloths in quat sanitizer above 400 ppm. CDI - PIC remixed sanitizer at an adequate concentration.
Sep 6, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 a few water damaged ceiling tiles in the dry storage area. Replace all water damaged ceiling tiles.
Apr 20, 2023 A 99 · 1 violation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed a wet rag stored in the hand sink by the ice machine. CDI: rag was removed. -1-
Feb 14, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5
4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clear plastic to-go containers stored directly on the floor. -0.5-
Oct 20, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster lid was opened. Ensure all lids of the dumpster stays close at all time when not in use to prevent harborage of insects and/or rodents. -0.5-
Aug 30, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 several dead light bulbs in the hoods. -0.5-
Apr 20, 2022 A 98 · 1 violation
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −2
Repeat violation
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leaking at the prep sink by hand sink #3. Recommend to repair. REPEAT VIOLATION -2-
Feb 16, 2022 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Repeat violation
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking faucet at the prep sink by hand sink #3. Recommend to repair. REPEAT VIOLATION -1-
#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5
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 dead light bulb at the hood. Recommend to replace. REPEAT VIOLATION -0.5-
Oct 26, 2021 A 97 · 6 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 facility with no written cleanup procedures for vomit and diarrheal events. CDI: EHS educated PIC on the cleanup plan and a copy of it has been emailed to PIC. -0-
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed dishes in sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink at 0ppm. CDI: PIC remade new sanitizer at 200ppm and re-sanitized dishes. REPEAT VIOLATION -3-
#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 in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer concentration of 0ppm. CDI: PIC remade sanitizer with a concentration of 200ppm. -0-
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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 Observed no temperature measuring device for the high temperature dish machine. EHS has discussed with PIC on what can be used to measure the temperature. VR within 10 days to ensure facility has a way of measuring the temperature of the high temp dish machine. -0-
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking pipe under the 3 comp sink. Recommend to repair. -0-
#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 a dead light bulb at the hood system. Recommend to replace.
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 hood panels on both sides with buildup. Recommend to clean to avoid contamination to food.
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Aug 25, 2021 A 98 · 3 violations
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed quat sanitizer concentration at 3 comp sink at 100ppm. Quat sanitizer instructions for food prep surfaces says concentration must be 200ppm. CDI: quat sanitizer concentration was fixed during inspection and is now 200ppm -1.5-
#49 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking faucet at 2 comp sink by #3 hand sink. -0-
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5
Repeat violation
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster lid open. Maintain all lids and doors closed to prevent harborage of rodents and/or insects. REPEAT VIOLATION -0.5-
May 24, 2021 A 99 · 3 violations
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean dust from fan screens near serving line and dish room. Clean dust from hood screens in kitchen area. REPEAT (full points).
#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 one open lid of dumpster. CDI- Employee closed lid.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
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. Clean floor behind equipment in the center of kitchen area.
Mar 2, 2021 A 99 · 2 violations
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −1
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean dust from fan and fan screens in dish room and front serving line areas. REPEAT (full points).
#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. Repaint stained ceiling tiles in kitchen area. Repaint over stain on wall near pipe along wall in dry storage area.
Nov 5, 2020 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
Repeat violation
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean dust from fan screens in dish room REPEAT (half point).
Mar 6, 2020 A 99 · 2 violations
#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. Clean dust from screens on hood system in kitchen area. Clean dust from exterio of ice machine and splash from exterior of oven behind prep area. Clean dust on fans above dish machine and serving lines.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5
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. Remove and replace black caulk along wall near dish machine. PIC has placed a work order for this over a year ago. Observed black splash on wall and ceiling tile above ice machine.
Nov 13, 2019 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5
4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces - C: Observed dust on black fans (ceiling) above 3 comp sink.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
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 black cpalsh/srain on ceiling tile above ice machine.
Sep 20, 2019 A 98.5 · 3 violations
#13 · Food separated and protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed unwashed watermelon stored above packaged mozzarella cheese. CDI- Items were reversed.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
4-501.112 Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures - PF Hot water temp in dish machine peaked at 150 F (at least 160 F). CDI- Facility will use single-service trays and utensils until unit is repaired. VR- facility has up to ten days to repair unit.
#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed some milk containers in cooler that were 49 F. CDI- Containers were placed in walk-in cooler and allowed to chill.
May 17, 2019 A 99 · 3 violations
#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5
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 sliced tomatoes and sliced lettuce that were cooling in covered containers. Rate of cooling in products were correct but the method should be changed to uncover of partially cover.
#41 · In-use utensils: properly stored −0.5
Corrected during inspection
3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed in use spoons stored in water that temped at 110 F. CDI- Spoons were removed from water.
#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Clean dust from fan screens and hood screens in kitchen area.
Jan 23, 2019 A 96.5 · 2 violations
#6 · Hands clean and properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.14 Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils and before food preparation, handling clean equipment and utensils and unwrapped single-use/single-service articles.-P: Observed emplyee at dish machine going from handling soiled to clean utensils without a handwash. CDI- stopped employee and had hands washed. discussion followed.
#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: Found marinara and meatballs below 135 F in steam well. CDI- meatballs reheated to 199 F. Marinara reheated to 175 F.
Sep 20, 2018 A 97 · 3 violations
#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed soap at handwashing sink in dish room not accessible for use. CDI, accessible soap provided by PIC.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −3
Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P sanitizer at 3 comp sink at a concentration less than 200ppm quatt. CDI, sanitizer refreshed.
#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed dish machine not working. PIC stated it is under repair. Disposable trays are being used, #-comp sink is being used to wash rinse and sanitize.
Mar 16, 2018 A 98.5 · 3 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 food stored at top shelve above in walk in cooler, above facility food. CDI, employee food moved to bottom shelve.
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspectionFollow-up verification required
4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed sanitizer at 3 compartment sink at concentration less than 150ppm quat. CDI, sanitizer was replenished using cold water. Test strip will be used to ensure concentration is at the correct level.
4-501.112(A)(2) Provide a minimum of 180F rinse water for sanitization when using the dish machine. -Pf
Observed dish machine water temperature for rinse cycle not reaching 180F. VR
3 compartment sink will be used at correct concentration of sanitizer.
#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 food stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
Nov 20, 2017 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed containers stored clean with old oil and food debris stuck to surfaces; Observe pans stored under prep table collecting debris in need of cleaning. CDI all containers pulled and placed into dirty dish pit.
Sep 12, 2017 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#19 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5
Corrected during inspection
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3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed cooked flavored burgers (char-meck-a-nators) and ravioli all hot held below 135F (see temp chart). CDI all items reheated to 165F and placed onto steam table.
#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
NO POINTS DEDUCTED
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 ceiling tiles water damaged inside dry storage room with possible leak in need of repair.
Apr 19, 2017 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Jan 5, 2017 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 19, 2016 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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May 11, 2016 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Feb 22, 2016 A 98 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 8, 2015 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 10, 2015 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
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Jun 3, 2015 A 96 · details not yet loaded
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Mar 26, 2015 A 95.5 · details not yet loaded
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Dec 8, 2014 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 15, 2014 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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May 30, 2014 A 97 · details not yet loaded
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Nov 22, 2013 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 13, 2013 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “REID PARK ELEMENTARY” or State ID 2060110120). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.