A99.5

IRWIN ACADEMIC CENTER

329 N IRWIN AV, Charlotte, NC 28202

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110123

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 5, 2026

Inspections on record40

On record sinceSep 30, 2013

Score history

Sep 30, 2013Higher is betterOct 5, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 5, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Items served for lunch today; bbq chicken, rotini (noodles, cheese, ground meat), sweet potato fries, broccoli, garlic breadsticks.

#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 portioned salads being cooled in tightly packed plastic containers. Containers were held on trays that were stacked and condensation was clearly visible on containers. CDI- PIC removed items to rapidly cool in freezer before being brought out for lunch. 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 .

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Waste bins stored outside with rusted holes along bottom of item.

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Jun 3, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Lunch began @11am. Safe food handling practices observed.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 6, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

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 top of dish machine with heavy residue accumulation. Increase cleaning frequency.

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Sep 19, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 23, 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 Observed several individual cartons of 1% milk and chocolate milk stored in the WIC at temperatures above 41°F. See temp chart. The PIC stated that the milk was received at 6:30 AM. The individual cartons of 1% milk and chocolate milk received today were voluntarily discarded by the PIC approximately three crates in total. The EHS measured the temperatures of several cartons, none of which were below 41°F. EHS suggested PIC take receiving temperatures to ensure food safety. 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 .

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Jan 13, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Observed single door reach in cooler currently not being used. PIC stated RIC is in the process of being removed.

#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 two cardboard boxes of uncut whole sweet potatoes with mold growth in walk in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded both cardboard boxes of uncut sweet potatoes.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed panel inside ice machine with pink residue build up. EHS suggested PIC to increase frequency of cleaning.

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Aug 27, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Metal panel on floor in walk in cooler needs repairs.

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

Corrected during inspection

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed rear metal door to kitchen with gaps along the top and bottom of door. PIC stated work order will be placed and secondary door will remain closed.

#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 three in use red quaternary sanitizer buckets with wiping cloths below 50PPM concentration . CDI - PIC discarded quaternary sanitizer solution from all three buckets along with the wiping cloths and obtain new quaternary sanitizer solution from 3-comp-sink sanitizer dispenser. New sanitizer solution was observed at 200PPM.

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May 9, 2024 A 98.5 · 4 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & 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 counter mounted can opener with built up food debris on blade. CDI - PIC moved item to dish area to be W/R/S. EHS observed blade free of food built up after it was W/R/S. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with pink build up inside black ice shield. Recommended more frequent cleaning of unit to avoid contamination.

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed various types of dead insects inside ceiling light shield in dish washing room. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed rear metal door to kitchen with gaps along the top and bottom of door.PIC stated door will be replaced soon.

#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 two red sanitizer buckets in-use with quaternary sanitizer and cloths measuring below 50PPM. CDI - PIC discarded liquid, cloths and added new sanitizer. Sanitizer concentration was measured again resulting in 200PPM.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed walk in cooler with a metal panel screwed onto floor with gaps and not secured properly. PIC stated this has been this way for many years. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one reach in cooler and hot holding box not functioning properly. PIC stated equipment isn't in use.

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Nov 29, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 12, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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