A99.5

MERRY OAKS ELEMENTARY LUNCHROOM

3508 DRAPER AV, Charlotte, NC 28205

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110164

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 5, 2026

Inspections on record42

On record sinceJul 17, 2013

Score history

Mar 13, 2014Higher is betterOct 5, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 5, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead insects on clean dish rack. Remove.

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

Follow-up verification required

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 non-functioning max/min thermometer. VERIFICATION REQUIRED.

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May 26, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations observed during visit.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 24, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations were observed during today's routine inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 15, 2025 A 99 · 4 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 PIC fill 2 cups at handwashing sinks. EHS educated PIC and she sanitized the sinks

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

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

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Corrected during inspection

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a rolling cooler with food in it directly on the floor in the WIC. CDI PIC put cooler on a cart.

#43 · In-use utensils: properly stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed scoopers for the ice stored unprotected on top of the ice machine. CDI PIC put scoop upside down in a metal pan. PIC stated that she will request a caddy for the side of the ice machine.

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Apr 10, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 19, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: Ensure TCS items from day before are discarded if no longer going to be served. Salads and pizza kept from lunch for yesterday dinner, then carried over to this morning with intent to discard. Ensure items are discarded.

#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed broccoli thawing in ambient on counter. Observed precooked prepackaged eggs holding over 41F. PIC stated eggs had been out in ambient for extended period of time during thawing process. CDI Eggs were back in WIC and cooling rapidly. Items were not over 41F for approximately more than 1 hour.

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Sep 5, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed dumpster with top lids open.

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Apr 24, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations

#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 Observed three premade plates of cut lettuce and tomato with no date marking prepared yesterday. CDI PIC date marked items. 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 .

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead insects in disposable sticky traps. Remove and replace.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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 and debris along edge of floor between ice machine and coffee machine. Increase frequency.

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