A99.5

SEDGEFIELD MIDDLE LUNCHROOM

2700 DORCHESTER PL, Charlotte, NC 28209

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110160

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedSep 24, 2026

Inspections on record35

On record sinceSep 18, 2013

Score history

Sep 18, 2013Higher is betterSep 24, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 24, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 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 wiping cloth in less than 50ppm quat sanitizer solution. -CDI- PIC replaced sanitizer solution with properly concentrated sanitizer (300ppm quat).

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. -Observed leak at faucet at 3-compartment sink. Repair leak. -PIC stated work order has been placed.

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

6-303.11 Provide required lighting intensity. -Observed 4 foot-candles of light in WIC. Observed one lightbulb not functioning in WIC. Repair lightbulb to reach 10 foot-candles in the WIC.

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Apr 16, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 16, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#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 one dented can of peaches stored alongside cans intended for use. Ensure all dented cans are stored in separate area, with label stating they are not in-use. If food employee observes dent occur, employee may immediately remove contents from can and store in different container, with proper date mark. -CDI- PIC moved dented can to separate area for cans not in-use.

#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 soap dispenser at handsink not functioning, with dispenser removed from wall. Observed cup of soap at handsink as alternative. -Repair soap dispenser.

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Sep 12, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf- Observed soap dispenser not dispensing soap at hand sink. -CDI- PIC provided soap at hand sink using temporary dispenser. PIC stated facility is waiting on replacement dispenser.

#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 cut watermelon cooling in grab-and-go unit in tightly sealed plastic container. Observed Caesar salad cooling too slowly in tall RIC in tightly covered plastic container(at a rate of 0F/min). -CDI- Because both watermelon and Caesar salad were within their 4-hour cooling window, PIC moved watermelon to WIF and salad to WIC for rapid cooling. By end of inspection, both items were observed cooling at sufficient rates. Leave lids open during cooling to allow air flow to food. Reach-in-coolers and grab-and-go coolers are not efficient at cooling, they are used to maintain temperature. Use WIC or WIF for cooling. Once TCS foods are properly cooled to 41F, they can be moved to reach-in-coolers or grab-and-go coolers. 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 no drain plug in dumpster. Obtain drain plug.

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Mar 18, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

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

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. Observed Caesar salad on TPHC at 10:43am, start time on board is 10:54am. CDI: Start time on board was corrected.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed pipe underneath 3 comp sink leaking. Repair.

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Jan 16, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed food employee rinsing thermometer in hand sink. CDI: Item removed, education provided.

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

REPEAT 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 lettuce kits cooling at a rate of 0.02F/min in clam shell containers inside reach in cooler. CDI: Items were moved to walk in freezer to cool. 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 .

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Oct 16, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations

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

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. Observed Caesar salad being placed on TPHC at 10:55am when time label on board states 11am. CDI: PIC changed time to 10:55am

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

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 salads cooling at a rate of 0.02F/min inside reach in cooler in clam shell containers. CDI: Items were placed in walk in freezer to cool. 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 .

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Apr 22, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

4-501.15 Operate a warewashing machine in accordance with the data plate. Observed high temp dish machine not working during inspection. PIC stated they have placed a work order for the machine. For now, facility is using 3 compartment sink to wash/rinse/sanitize. All items for students are disposable.

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Jan 3, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

Repeat violation

4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed lower two shelves of chemical storage rack with corrosion (rust, scale, etc.) REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to improvement from previous inspection; cardboard sheeting has been removed and facility has begun some of the process of removing rust from higher shelves; EHS advises facility resurface or replace remaining rusted shelving. Per conversation with PIC, damaged part for high temperature dish machine has been ordered and installed; however, repair personnel have stated that plumbing may need to be adjusted prior to machine use (changes to pipes, replacing fixture components, etc.) Facility is continuing to utilize three compartment sink while further work is done to dish machine.

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Sep 26, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations

Inspector comments: High temp dish machine is out of use due to motor malfunction and first portion of machine wash cycle. Machine has been examined since previous inspection, but is still currently out of service. As of day of inspection, facility was washing, rinsing, and sanitizing food contact surfaces via 3 compartment sink. Future inspections and visitations may revisit functionality of the high temp dish machine as an equipment repair item.

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-201.11 Store toxic materials to avoid contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service/use items. -P Observed one (1) open bin of clean linens (pot holders, dry wiping cloths, etc) stored below chemicals on chemical storage shelving. CDI - EHS rotated bin of clean linens to top of facility washing machines to prevent potential contamination; store clean linens to prevent potential contamination by chemical bottles.

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

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Feb 3, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: High temp dish machine is out of use due to motor malfunction on Tuesday 1/31/23. Work order has been submitted for repair. Previous issue documented 10/4/22 was related to hot water booster and had since been resolved.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 4, 2022 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

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 a few multi-use plastic food containers with cracks and chips. CDI-PIC discarded items. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed high temperature dish machine out of use, in need of repair. Maintenance has already received work order from kitchen staff. Facility using 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

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May 31, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Reach-in cooler has been repaired with new gasket. Floor tiles in walk-in cooler have also been repaired.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 25, 2022 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 reach in cooler in rear kitchen area unable to close and being held closed with tape.

#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 coping tiles in walk in cooler damaged and in need of repair. 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 build up of debris on walls in dish room near ceiling vents.

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Sep 24, 2021 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#21 · Proper date marking and disposition

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 containers of salsa from 9/10. CDI items discarded.

#40 · Washing fruits and vegetables −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-302.15 Washing Fruits and Vegetables - C. Observed pears that were washed with leftover stickers. Ensure to take off stickers to fully wash fruits. CDI stickers taken off

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Feb 23, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#39 · Wiping cloths: properly used and stored −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wet cloths on the prep counters that were not in use. CDI-The cloths were removed.

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Oct 7, 2020 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded