A98

WALTER G. BYERS SCHOOL

1415 HAMILTON ST, Charlotte, NC 28206

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110146

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedSep 28, 2026

Inspections on record43

On record sinceOct 4, 2013

Score history

Sep 19, 2014Higher is betterSep 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 28, 2026 A 98 · 5 violations

Inspector comments: Milk and dry goods delivered on today. Procedures for priming dish machine posted on unit.

#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 can opener blade unclean. PIC stated item had not been used since Friday. CDI- PIC removed item to 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 .

#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 sweet potato fries being held under 135F on service line. CDI- PIC voluntarily removed items to be 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19(B)(4)(5)Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. The food shall be discarded after the food has completed its 4 hour hold time, if the food is in unmarked containers, or marked with a time that exceeds the 4 hour time limit. -P. Establishment holding cold meals and portioned watermelon chunks on time without being marked, per procedures. CDI- PIC was aware of when items went out, provided correct time mark.

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Live crawling insects in establishment. Seek pest control for commercial kitchens as needed.

#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 Floor of walk-in needing to be repaired. Water beginning to pool under metal flooring and comes through seams. *REPEAT* concern with this item includes biological growth agitated when employees walk on floor.

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Jun 1, 2026 A 97.5 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: No meat and bread breakfasts served today.

#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 remaining bottom third box of tomatoes in walk-in with gray growth and white residue accumulation. CDI- PIC voluntarily discarded.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 dish machine unable to reach 160F on thermoplate. After several runs max temp read was 152.8F. Gauges read above 180F. PIC to contact maintenance. Establishment will wash dishes with unit before sanitizing in quat solution compartment. *REPEAT* 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 .

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed Floor of walk-in needing to be repaired. Water beginning to pool under metal flooring and comes through seams.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed outdoor trash receptacle needing repair. Holes enlarging at bottom.

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Feb 5, 2026 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed food thermometer held as clean on prep table with residue accumulation. CDI- PIC removed item to be cleaned and sanitized. 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 dish machine unable to reach 160F or above on thermoplate. Gauges read above 180F. PIC to contact maintenance to assess item. Establishment will use 3-comp to w/r/s until repairs are made. 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 .

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed 3-comp sink constantly dripping during entire inspection.

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Sep 12, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Rice was a re-heat from Thursday

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 26, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 25, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 18, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#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 burger hot holding in hot box below 135F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC reheated items to above 166F. -1.5- 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 .

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed BevAir Milk Box out of service. Service request has been made.

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Apr 29, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use Pf. OBSERVED cart stored directly in front of hand sink. CDI. PIC removed.

#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 cheesed with an expiration date on it. CDI. PIC voluntarily discarded. 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 .

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

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken dish machine. Per PIC, part ordered worked but the plumbing reads to be redone due to rusted pipes. Repeat

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Dec 13, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#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 items hot holding in steam well and hot box below 135F. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC reheated items to above 165F. -1.5- 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 .

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken dish machine. Per PIC, part has been ordered. -0-

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Sep 20, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

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- Observed speed rack in WIC with several items prepared yesterday without a date mark. Observed cut melon in RIC prepared yesterday with no date mark. -CDI- PIC date-marked items. -1.5- 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 .

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed slow drain in back handsink. PIC states she will put a service order in today. -0-

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May 12, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed BevAir Milk Box out of service due to the compressor going out. Service request was made on 5/8.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Corrected during inspection

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster door ajar. Keep door closed to prevent pests. CDI-EHS closed dumpster door.

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Feb 14, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 1, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 27, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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