A98.5

WINDING SPRINGS ELEMENTARY

6601 HORACE MANN RD, Charlotte, NC 28269

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110124

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 7, 2026

Inspections on record44

On record sinceSep 10, 2013

Score history

Sep 16, 2014Higher is betterOct 7, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 7, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed grapes stored over RTE lettuce in the walk in cooler. CDI- Lettuce removed from beneath the grapes. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 both can openers soiled with old food debris. CDI- Items taken back to be cleaned at dish. 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 .

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container

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 slat shaker without label. Keep items labeled

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

Corrected during inspection

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 dish thermometer not turning on. CDI- Manager changed batteries for thermometer.

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May 5, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 20, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed milk being held in the milk coolers above 41F. The milks that were on the bottom of the unit were 41F or below. PIC stated that the cooler doors are left open during breakfast service and closed afterwards. PIC stated that most milks in the non-compliant areas are gone within a 4 hour period. Verification not required. All other milks were 41F and below throughout the facility. EHS advised that one only layer of milk should be used so that all products are compliant. (1.5 pts) 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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Oct 15, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Per PIC, facility had new dish machine installed yesterday. Final hookup of chemical lines is scheduled for today (10-14-25). Facility is using 3-comp sink for w/r/s until new machine is fully installed and inspected.

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

Corrected during inspection

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed two dead crawling insects on floor of dry storage room. Per PIC, facility had recently received their monthly pest treatment. -CDI- PIC removed insects.

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May 19, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 Ice machine not functioning. PIC stated ice machine has been broken for the past 3 months and will be replaced over summer break. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed high temp dish machine not functioning. PIC stated machine has been broken for 2 months, one of the motors is damaged and the entire dish machine will be replaced over summer break. PIC is currently using 3-comp-sink properly.

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Feb 3, 2025 A 97 · 3 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed food employee throwing trash/boxes with gloves on, returned came back inside kitchen to continue working at steam table #2 to work with food and single service trays. EHS intervened and instructed employee to discard gloves and wash hands. CDI - EHS spoke to employee and PIC on procedures for glove usage and washing hands. Employee demonstrated proper hand washing after education.

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

REPEAT 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed rear door to kitchen with visible light coming through the sides and lower portion of the door. PIC stated work order has been placed and has been waiting for repairs. 6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed open insects traps throughout kitchen. Insect traps frequency of replacement needs to be increased due to high amount of dead insects trapped inside.

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

Follow-up verification required

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed high temp dish machine in disrepair. PIC stated machine has been broken since Friday 01/31/25. PIC stated TWC was out Friday but good not fix the issue and will return at some point today to finalize repairs. Currently, PIC is using 3-comp-sink which has adequate high water at 138F and quaternary sanitizer with test strips. EHS will conduct a verification visit. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed double door reach in freezer power not "ON". Ambient air inside freezer was observed at 48F with sealed frozen foods starting to thawing. PIC stated the outlet has known issues and will need to reset the breaker. PIC follow up by resubmitting work order for outlet/breaker issue. EHS observed freezer back to proper operating temperature at 2F once electrical breaker was reset. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ambient air of milk cabinet #1 (closest to main entrance of kitchen) at 41F. Milk cabinet doors were closed for over 30 minutes. EHS mention to PIC about the temperature becoming an issue in the future to routinely check machine.

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Sep 12, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Dish washing room seems to have issues with excessive steam building up when machine is being used according to PIC. PIC stated this is a known issue and CMS is working on making adjustments. EHS observed no steam build up and no exhaust system for dish machine only vents going into ceiling from dish machine. PIC is currently using a portable floor style fan.

#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 speed rack of cooked burger patties, black beans, and mashed potatoes above 41*F in walk in cooler. PIC stated the speed rack was left out of walk in cooler for approximately 20 minutes. EHS instructed PIC to put speed rack into walk in freezer to quickly cool down. After one hour food was between 33*F-36*F. 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 .

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

6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed rear door to kitchen with visible light coming through the sides of doors. Replace door weather stripping or adjust door.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 build up around wop sink border. Clean or replace seal around mop sink. 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 build up along caulking of 3-comp-sink and wall. Clean or replace seal around 3-comp-sink.

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May 10, 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 two counter-mounted style can openers stored clean with debris built up on blades. CDI - PIC moved can openers to dish area to be 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 .

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead insects on floor in dry storage room and a couple of traps need replacing.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 3-comp-sink sanitizer compartment not being used due to leaking water from underneath. PIC stated they only use the 3-comp-sink to wash, rinse, and use high temp dish machine for final sanitizing step. CDI- PIC has placed work order for 3-comp-sink.

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

Corrected during inspection

6-304.11 Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes. Observed dish room with excessive steam due to high temp dish washer exhaust system malfunctioning. CDI - PIC has placed a work order. PIC is using a portable fan to help with steam.

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Dec 11, 2023 A 98.5 · 5 violations

Inspector comments: Facility is holding food on time. Process is followed. Will be provided PIC with a written procedure from the health department.

#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events

2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf. Observed an incomplete vomit and diarrheal procedure in the facility. CDI. Provided PIC with one. For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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 chicken HH at temperatures below 135F. (120F). CDI. Chicken was reheated and placed back into the line. 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed insect spray bottles stored around the facility. CDI-PIC moved to a chemicals shelf.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed water leaks from HH units. PIC indicated the a work order has been placed.

#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 employee drinking cup stored directly on prep table. CDI. PIC removed.

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Sep 6, 2023 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 I bucket of wiping cloths stored in water with low sanitizer concentration. CDI. PIC remade sanitizer bucket.

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May 8, 2023 A 99 · details not yet loaded