A100

DAVID W BUTLER HIGH SCHOOL

1810 MATTHEWS-MINT HILL RD, Matthews, NC 28105

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110129

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedSep 10, 2026

Inspections on record38

On record sinceJul 22, 2013

Score history

Jul 22, 2013Higher is betterSep 10, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 10, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 12, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

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). 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 . 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 salads from yesterday without dates. CDI. PIC dated. 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

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employees wearing jewelry while working with food.

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Dec 17, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#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 wet wiping. Cloth held in solution at 0ppm quat. CDI. PIC replaced solution.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster with a missing drain plug. 5-501.110 Keep waste stored in receptacles so waste is inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed furniture waste stored. Directly on the floor by dumpster area.

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Aug 28, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 18, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed large amounts of ice in the WIF due to the condenser leaking periodically. Make maintenance request to have WIF condenser repaired. (0.5 pts)

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Dec 5, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 27, 2024 A 99 · 6 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. - P. Observed freshly made sanitizer at 3-compartment sink registering at 50 PPM according to facility’s test strips. Solution not in use. CDI - Food employee added additional qt sani which achieved concentration between 150-200 PPM. -0- 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 and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY.

#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 dented can of sweetened condensed milk stored with intact cans. PIC advised that the product is not for service. CDI - Dented can separated. -0-

#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. REPEAT VIOLATION: 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. EHS observed sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor at serving line. Sanitizer read at 0 PPM qt. CDI - Bucket refreshed with santizer between 150-200 PPM and stored on shelving. -0.5-

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

Corrected during inspection

4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. - Pf. Observed three damaged rubber spatulas stored as clean. CDI - Utensils removed by employee. -0-

#48 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips −0.5

4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. - Pf. Observed facility’s test strips unable to accurately measure qt sanitizer concentration as well as limited supply of strips (1 remaining). PIC unable to produre additional test strips during today’s inspection. EHS provided sample supply to facility. -0.5- VR visit required to ensure compliance.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed sliding doors to (2) dumpsters left open. Close after use. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed cardboard dumpster with a missing drain plug. Observed (1) dumpster without a drain plug.

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May 10, 2024 A 100 · 1 violation

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor and to prevent contamination of food, equipment, and utensils. EHS observed sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor. CDI PIC removed bucket from floor. -0 Points

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Jan 8, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 3, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 1, 2023 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaking faucet at 3 compartment 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 dumpsters with lids and doors open.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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. Observed fan in dish area with dust build up. Clean as needed.

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Jan 23, 2023 A 99.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: According to PIC facility is serving bagged lunches due to final exams/early release. Bagged lunches include oranges, juice, carrots and grilled cheese sandwiches which will be reheated closer to 12pm.

#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 a stack of single service trays with food contact surface facing upwards. CDI: trays were inverted.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Repeat violation

REPEAT 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed dish machine not working, PIC stated machine broke on Friday. Repair ticket was placed. Until dish machine is fixed facility is using 3 compartment sink. Points decreased due to previous violation being corrected.

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

Corrected during inspection

6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee food being stored above facility food in walk in freezer. CDI: PIC moved food items to designated area away from facility food.

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Sep 20, 2022 A 99 · 2 violations

#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 build up of ice in freezer, PIC stated repair ticket is placed for issue. PIC breaks up/ cleans up the ice buildup every other day or as needed.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed cardboard dumpster with a missing drain plug.

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Jan 14, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: PIC states facility is serving students prepared deli meat and cheese sandwiches with fruit. Observed all sandwiches pre-made and packaged and nothing being prepared or reheated. PIC states staff takes sandwiches from walk in cooler, places them in lunch bags with fruit, and gives bag to students.

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed large amount of ice build at walk in freezer. PIC states management is aware and facility is waiting for parts to repair. Staff is cleaning ice from walk in every week.

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Oct 22, 2021 A 98.5 · 4 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 no written vomit and diarrheal plan in facility. CDI by education. Vomit and diarrheal plan emailed to PIC. - 0 -

#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 meat and cheese cups holding between 110-112F in hot box. CDI - Items placed on TPHC for use today. Item noted on facility TPHC board. - 1.5 -

#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 few employees without hair restraints. - 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 capable of measuring hot water temperature in high temp dish machine. CDI by education. Requirements emailed to PIC. - 0 -

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Feb 23, 2021 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#6 · Hands clean and properly washed

Corrected during inspection

2-301.12. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 15 secs, rinse, and dry without recontaminating hands. -P - Observed 1 food employee turn faucet off with their bare hands after handwashing. CDI by instruction.

#13 · Food separated and protected

Corrected during inspection

General Comment: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation - P - Protect foods after cooling process. Observed chicken and fries in WIF uncovered / unprotected after cooling from previous day. CDI, PIC stated that they were supposed to throw it away and voluntarily discarded foods.

#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Repeat violation

Observed dumpster missing lid. Repeat.

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Feb 12, 2020 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance - PF - Observed clean equipment air drying on rack in front of handwashing sink / soap dispenser on cart. CDI, cart relocated to provide easy access to handwashing sink.

#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed a dumpster lid damaged and missing.

#53 · Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean −0.5

6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed damaged wall and gap in wall and baseboard tile near floor in employee restroom. Seal / maintain in good repair to prevent potential pest harboarage area and facilitate cleaning.

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Oct 21, 2019 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#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 - Observed hamburger hot held below 100 degrees F in hot box. See temperature observations above. CDI, hamburgers out of temperature placed on TPHC for today's use. TPHC start time identified on TPHC board.

#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Corrected during inspection

General Comment: 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 a pan of salads placed in prep cooler to cool. CDI, pan transferred to walk in cooler to rapidly cool.

#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C - Observed 2 lights out under hood ventilation system.

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Apr 23, 2019 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#47 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Crumbs in sliding door track of display cooler and minor build up on wire shelves in walk in cooler. CDI - All cleaned during the inspection.

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Jan 16, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 2, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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