A98.5

HIGHLAND MILLS MONTESSORI LUNC

3201 CLEMSON AV, Charlotte, NC 28211

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110158

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 15, 2026

Inspections on record42

On record sinceSep 12, 2013

Score history

Mar 14, 2014Higher is betterOct 15, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 15, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: CMS is on national school lunch week.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf. No paper towels provided at handsink in dish pit. CDI- PIC had paper towels placed in area.

#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 pan of chicken and pan of plantains temping below 135F on steamline during active lunch period. CDI- PIC to place remaining on emergency TPHC due to being within 4 hour parameter. Ensure if any leftovers remain they are 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 .

#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 fan over dish pit area needing cleaning due to dust accumulation. Fan not in use during time of inspection.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed prep sink cold water system in disrepair. Making rumbling sound when turned on and not providing steady stream of water. PIC stated work order is already in place.

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Jun 1, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: Grilled cheeses were being warmed in hot box units before being completing reheating in oven.

#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 pre packaged breakfast pizza bagels cooling in walk-in temping above 70F close to end of first parameter. CDI- EHS discussed with PIC, PIC removed item to rapidly cool in walk-in freezer. 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

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed floor drain needing to be cleaned and/or cleared to allow for walk-in cooler unit drip pipe to not cause pooling water.

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Jan 16, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Breakfast items today were non TCS and did not require time or temperature parameters.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 12, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 24, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 19, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 4, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Dumpster doors in need of repair. Maintenance called for drain in the kitchen that was slightly backed up. PIC made a request during inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 17, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 27, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over RTE lettuce in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -1.5- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#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-/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 mozzarella cheese in WIC with no date. Per PIC, item had been opened last Tuesday, 11/21. -CDI- PIC correctly date marked item and will discard by end of day if not used. -0- 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

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Sep 26, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 18, 2023 A 100 · details not yet loaded