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ELIZABETH LANE ELEMENTARY
121 ELIZABETH LN, Matthews, NC 28105
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110125
Latest gradeA (99)
Last inspectedSep 16, 2026
Inspections on record44
On record sinceAug 28, 2013
Score history
Aug 27, 2014Higher is betterSep 16, 2026
Inspections & violations
Sep 16, 2026 A 99 · 3 violations
#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 string cheese in small container >41F. CDI-voluntarily discarded.
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 .
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −1
Repeat violationFollow-up verification required
4-204.115 Warewashing machines shall be equipped with a thermometer to indicate the temperature of the water in the wash, rinse, and final rinse areas. -Pf. Repeat-Observed high temp dishmachine’s temperature gauges not operating properly. Dials did not move during 2 cycles. Thermometer for wash reading < 150F thermometer for final rinse reading < 180F. High temp dishmachine is getting hot enough per min/max thermometer run through machine, gauges not working properly.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed dumpster rusted through along floor/wall junction. Needs replacing.
May 26, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed hand sinks < 100F. Increase water temperature and water pressure.
#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 Caesar salads not date marked. CDI-made today and date marked
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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5
Follow-up verification required
4-204.115 Warewashing machines shall be equipped with a thermometer to indicate the temperature of the water in the wash, rinse, and final rinse areas. -Pf. Observed dishmachine water temp gauges don’t operate properly. Gauge for rinse cycle doesn’t move during operation, and doesn’t reach 180F rinse temp. (The max/min thermometer (and my disk) both temped the final rinse water hot enough). Verification Required to check water temp gauges have been repaired.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed trash dumpster in corral doesn’t have a drain plug. Drain plug is needed.
Feb 17, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#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 dented can being stored in conjunction with unadulterated cans during inspection.
CDI - PIC confirmed that they had dropped can earlier in the day. REHS educated PIC on retention of adulterated cans. PIC removed product from can for later use.
1 pt.
#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 veggie pinwheels in WIC with thaw date of 2/9/26.
CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded.
0 pts.
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 .
#40 · Personal cleanliness
Corrected during inspection
2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils.
Observed employee improperly donning hair restraint.
CDI - Employee corrected.
0 pts.
#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 being held in sanitizer below 200ppm quat during inspection.
CDI - PIC changed sanitizer to solution with proper concentration.
0.5 pts.
Sep 24, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation
#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 lasagna rolls holding below 135F during inspection. See temperature chart. Rolls had been placed on hot line around 10:25am per PIC.
CDI - Lasagna rolls placed back into steamer to reheat before being placed back on line.
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 .
Mar 27, 2025 A 97 · 3 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
4-703.11(B) After being cleaned in a mechanical dish machine, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in the dish machine by achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160F as measured by a max/min thermometer.-P.
Observed the high temp dish machine actively being used and only able to reach 127F while in use. The items being washed were not able to be correctly sanitized. The 3 compartment sink shall be used as a means to cleaning all multi-use dishes and utensils until the high temp dish machine is fixed. VERIFICATION REQUIRED*** (1.5 pts)
For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08
#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 being stored in a quat sanitizer solution at 0ppm. -CDI- PIC replaced the sanitizer with new solution of 200ppm. REPEAT*** (0.5 pts)
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −1
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
Observed dish machine only able to reach 127F while actively being used. Repair dish machine. REPEAT*** (1 pt)
Jan 15, 2025 A 98.5 · 5 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Corrected during inspection
4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf.
Observed one pizza cutter with food residue on the blade. -CDI- Pizza cutter was placed in the 3 comp sink to be rewashed and sanitized. (0 pts)
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 .
#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 2 cans of fruit with large dents in them upon arrival. Cans were dated 2 days prior to the inspection. -CDI- PIC relocated the necessary cans to the designated location for damaged goods. (1 pt)
#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 in quat sanitizer solution at 0ppm. -CDI- PIC replaced the sanitizer with new solution at 200ppm. (0 pts)
#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 high temp dish machine unable to get to 160F after 5 cycles. Dish machine had a do not use sign on it. The kitchen has been using the 3 compartment sink as a way to properly clean all dishes and utensils. Repair the dish machine. REPEAT*** (0.5 pts)
#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 buildup on gaskets in the cooling units. Increase cleaning frequency. (0 pts)
Oct 2, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. PIC stated that at beginning of shift found the dish machine to not be producing 160F. Called repairman and placed work order. Is using three comp sink properly until repaired.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Repeat violation
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Faucet leaking at three comp sink. Repair.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed door open on one dumpster. Keep doors closed at all times.
Mar 1, 2024 A 100 · 1 violation
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. EHS observed hot water leaking where faucet attaches to wall at 3 comp sink. PIC provided work order stating that leak will be serviced next week. -0 points
Dec 13, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition
Corrected during inspection
3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf 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 . Observed a tray of individually portioned containers of sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce being stored in RIC without date marks. PIC stated tomatoes and lettuce were prepared yesterday. CDI: PIC date marked tray.
#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 broken floor tiles surrounding drain next to bulk ice machine. PIC submitted a service request for repair during inspection. REPEAT
Sep 11, 2023 A 98.5 · 4 violations
#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5
Corrected during inspection
4-602.11 (A) (5) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, at any time during the when contamination may have occurred. P. 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 . Observed employee handling soiled equipment and utensils while passing items through dish machine and handling clean equipment and utensils with same rubber gloves after the items passed through dish machine. Items were being stored as clean. CDI: PIC educated employee on removing rubber gloves and washing hands after handling soiled utensils and equipment and before handling clean equipment and utensils.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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 2 dented cans being stored amongst non dented cans on dry storage shelf. CDI: PIC separated dented cans and placed in designated area.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Corrected during inspection
4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single use trays being stored on serving counter outside of their original packaging right side up. CDI: PIC inverted single use trays to protect against contamination.
#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 3 leaking ac units on ceiling of kitchen and dry storage area. PIC submitted service requests for repair of AC units on 8/28.
May 12, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations
#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 minor black buildup on interior ice machine plastic shield. Clean as needed to prevent buildup.
#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5
Corrected during inspection
3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P Observed one (1) bag of mozzarella cheese date marked with a date of opening of 5/2/2023. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of expired food item.
For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 .
Feb 10, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations
Inspector comments: At time of inspection, EHS observed the delivery of dry goods and single service articles including lunch trays and plastic utensils. While some boxed single service articles were observed at storage point below 6 inches of elevation (directly on the ground) and approximately three (3) cardboard boxes were seen broken down and stored for outdoor disposal, these observations are in keeping with the observed active delivery and processing of these items.
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 9, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS observed numerous bags of leaf litter stored outside of dumpsters at time of inspection. PIC elaborated that landscaping had been done by contracted landscapers and bagged leaf litter and branches had been instructed to be left by landscapers following completed groundskeeping. PIC provided printed invoice for performed services.
#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 covered container of cinnamon sugar with no working label.
#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 in use wiping cloth in stored in sanitizer with under-concentrated sanitizer (less than 50 ppm when tested). CDI - PIC remade sanitizer bucket with properly placed sanitizer and placed in use wiping cloth into the bucket.
Sep 9, 2022 A 99 · 3 violations
#15 · Food separated & protected
Corrected during inspection
3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. For more information on food storage order please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed one (1) box of unwashed tomatoes stored above ready-to-eat foods, such as single serving ranch packs and string cheese, in the WIC. CDI - PIC and EHS discussed effective storage order and tomatoes were moved to prevent potential contamination.
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1
3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed multiple frozen food boxes stored directly on the floor of walk-in freezer. PIC elaborated that food items had been delivered in the previous day and were awaiting inventory recording and storage.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed center dumpster with no drain plug. Contact waste management provider to replace missing drain plug.
Apr 7, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Jan 27, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Oct 5, 2021 A 99 · 3 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed cart of cardboard boxes stored in front of hand sink. CDI - Cart removed. - 1 -
#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures
Corrected during inspection
3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed cauliflower in hot well holding at 100F. CDI - Item placed on TPHC until their next batch of cauliflower comes out of the oven. - 0 -
#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 no Max/Min thermometer present for the hot water dish machine. CDI by education. Provide max/min thermometer for hot water sanitizing dish machine by next inspection. - 0 -
Apr 29, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Mar 15, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Nov 13, 2020 A 100 · 1 violation
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.113 Covering Receptacles - C Observed outside receptacles that had the doors opened. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclable and returnable shall be kept covered with tight fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment. CDI- Doors closed.
Feb 13, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Sep 17, 2019 A 99 · 3 violations
#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records −1
Corrected during inspection
3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf
Time begin times were being written when salad was transferred to another reach in cooler and not holding display cooler. CDI- Time corrected.
#33 · Approved thawing methods used
Corrected during inspection
3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods.
Frozen strawberry thawing in sitting water in prep sink. Use running water.
#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs - C
Drain plug missing in dumpster. Obtain.
May 16, 2019 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 18, 2018 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
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Mar 28, 2018 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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Sep 18, 2015 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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May 20, 2015 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded
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Mar 23, 2015 A 100 · details not yet loaded
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Apr 9, 2014 A 99 · details not yet loaded
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Oct 24, 2013 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded
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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ELIZABETH LANE ELEMENTARY” or State ID 2060110125). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.