A100

LEGETTE BLYTHE ELEMENTARY

12202 HAMBRIGHT RD, Huntersville, NC 28202

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110137

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedSep 15, 2026

Inspections on record41

On record sinceAug 29, 2013

Score history

Nov 26, 2013Higher is betterSep 15, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 15, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 24, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 4, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 4, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 16, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: EHS provided updated v&d handout. Facility has moved to using 3-comp sink while dish machine is awaiting repairs. Facility uses single-service trays.

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P. Observed sanitizer at 3-comp above 500ppm. CDI- PIC diluted solution to 200ppm.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed nozzles at 2-comp located by ice machine leaking water when turned on. PIC will contact supervisor to have it maintained.

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Feb 20, 2025 A 98 · 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 several scoops and knives visibly unclean stored in clean dish bins on shelves along back wall. CDI- PIC removed items to the dish machine. 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 .

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed stirring spoon stored in room temp water by steam table. CDI- PIC discarded water and removed item to dish machine.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

4-903.11 (A)(1) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location. Observed clean utensils being stored in bins with debris.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

Repeat violation

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed damaged drain plug in need of repair for red dumpster closest to door. *REPEAT* 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed missing dumpster lid. Replacement or repair needed. *REPEAT*

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Oct 11, 2024 A 98 · 4 violations

#19 · Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Corrected during inspection

3-403.11 (B),(D) TCS food reheated in a microwave shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of 165 F within 2 hours and the food is rotated or stirred, covered, and allowed to stand covered for 2 minutes after reheating if food is to be hot held until service. -P Observed broccoli that was reheated to 109-158F. CDI item placed into steamer to finish to 189-200F.

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19(B)(2) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Ready to eat cut or chopped TCS produce or opened TCS hermetically sealed food that begins TPHC at 70 F or less, must remain at or below 70 F during the 4 hour time as a public health control period and be marked with the discard time. Observed Caesar salad that was removed for TPHC and not added to TPHC log. CDI items added.

#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 Caesar salads that were cooling in reach in unit and at 46-42F from 7am. CDI PIC moved to walk in freezer and items. PIC stated they just started doing salads this week after not having them for a long period of time. 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

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed broken drain plug at red dumpster that needs to be replaced. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed missing dumpster lid that needs to be replaced.

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May 29, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 12, 2023 A 98 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Food preparation starts @10

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed 2 hand sinks temp @89F

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed bottle of sanitizer not labeled. CDI..Employe labled sanitizer

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

Follow-up verification required

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed tiny ants throughout kitchen. PIC unable to produce records for extermination. EHS will return to check records and ant situation. Cafeteria manager came in after EHS had finished inspection and provided proof of extermination.

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Sep 6, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 25, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 16, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 17, 2022 A 99 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Inspection was conducted by James Limer.

#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 sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration below acceptable level. CDI: Food worker replaced sanitizer.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.110. Maintain the wash solution temperature in mechanical warewashing equipment used to sanitize in accordance with the NC Food Code.- Pf Observed high temp dish machine reach a temperature of 159.5F. CDI: PIC will use 3 compartment sink for W/R/S and contact maintenance to adjust dishwashing machine temperature.

#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 broken drain plug.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee personal lunch box being stored on top shelf in WIC above food items.

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Sep 7, 2022 A 98 · 3 violations

#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 ice in the handsink. Handsink is for hand washing only, do not use as a dump sink. CDI - Provided education to the PIC.

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead pests in sticky traps in dry storage. Contact you pest control. Remove dead pests to prevent attracting other pests. 6-202.16 Perimeter walls and roofs shall effectively protect the establishment from the weather and entry of insects or pests. Observed an exterior vent in the dry storage room. Recommend a metal wire mesh to prevent pests from entering, small enough to prevent pests from entering into the establishment. 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed daylight can be seen under the back door threshold. Provide weather stripping under the door to prevent pests from entering.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed torn gasket on the hot holding cabinet. Replace.

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May 18, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 24, 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 the walk in freezer floor starting to buckle at the entrance. Repair.

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Dec 3, 2021 A 99.5 · 3 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 Observed Example Clean up procedures for these types of events. Will send PIC For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety

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

Corrected during inspection

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead snack in sticky trap in dry storage. CDI - Custodian cleaned up.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. Observed two burnt lights in the warewashing area. Replace. 6-501.14 Change the filters and clean the intake and exhaust air ducts so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt or other materials. Observed intake vent in ware washing room rusted/dusty. Clean or replace.

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Jul 26, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 19, 2021 A 99 · 2 violations

#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-202.12(A) Use poisonous or toxic materials according to manufacturer's label. Use pesticides approved for use in commercial food service only.-Pf Observed disinfectant being used on prep tops in the kitchen. PIC explaiend they leave this overnight and wipe it off with sanitzer in the morning. PIC food never touches the table tops, it's all preped in containers. CDI-EHS explained they need to wash with warm soapy water, rinse with water, and sanitizer after. This needs to happen before prep. PIC cleaned prep tops while EHS was on site.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed a broken drawer in a prep table, in the kitchen area.

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Oct 1, 2020 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#46 · Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-501.110 Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature - PF Observed dish machine go that has been running continously go from 159F, to 156F, to 153F consecutively. CDI-PIC called maintenance and will not use machine for snitizing until it is fixed. They mainly use if for washing trays that do not come in contact with food but the containers they use for food prep will be sanitized at the 3-comp sink.

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Nov 19, 2019 A 100 · 2 violations

#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 2 salads in the reach thru above 41F. PIC explaiend the had just loaded unit with grapes and it brought the temperature up. CDI-Salads were removed to the walk-in cooler and reached 41F before end of inspection.

#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed a bottle of sanitizer with no label. CDI-PIC labeled

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Apr 22, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 21, 2019 A 99 · 2 violations

#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 lettuce in the temperature danger zone in the refrigerator. Refer to temperature chart. CDI - educated to prepare, cool down using proper methods, then hold at 41F and below. Brought back to walkin cooler to cool down. Product is in compliance.

#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 Observed product in the temperature danger zone ready to be put on time control. CDI - educated to refer to Time procedures; CMS Child Nutrition Time procedures states to have product at 41F and below before being brought onto time control. Brought the lettuce in temperature danger zone to walkin cooler.

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Oct 24, 2018 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 1, 2018 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded