A99.5

SELWYN ELEMENTARY LUNCHROOM

2840 COLONY RD, Charlotte, NC 28211

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110168

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedSep 22, 2026

Inspections on record44

On record sinceSep 13, 2013

Score history

Oct 13, 2014Higher is betterSep 22, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 22, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 cloths holding in sanitizer with solution below 200ppm quat during inspection. CDI - Sanitizer replaced with solution at proper concentration. 0.5 pts.

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May 8, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P Observed in use sanitizer at three compartment sink holding above 500ppm quat during inspection. CDI - Sanitizer drained and remade at correct concentration. All dishes cleaned in incorrectly dosed sanitizer rewashed. 1 pt.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed drains in sanitizer compartment of three comp sink slowly leaking, rendering sink unable to retain ample sanitizer for longer than 90 minutes. Observed grey water pipe disconnected and dispensing grey water onto the floor. CDI - Maintenance on site during inspection for repair. 0 pts.

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Jan 15, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 17, 2025 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P. Observed food employee pick items up off floor then proceed to handle food items without changing gloves. CDI: Food employee changed gloves and washed hands.

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Mar 17, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations observed today.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 6, 2024 A 95.5 · 2 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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

#24 · Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records −3

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. -Pf- Observed no time stamp for hummus bags (contain cheese sticks) being held on TPHC. -CDI- PIC properly labeled items. **REPEAT** -3-

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Sep 13, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Observed opened bag of lettuce in WIC with no date mark. PIC stated that date mark was on box. EHS educated PIC on date marking individual bags.

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored over RTE carrots in WIC. -CDI- PIC corrected storage order. -0- For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. -Pf- Observed no time stamps for yogurt bags being held on TPHC. -CDI- PIC properly time stamped items. -1.5-

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed faucet leak at 3-comp sink. -0-

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Mar 6, 2024 A 98 · 1 violation

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed food employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds. -CDI- EHS educated PIC on proper handwashing procedure and PIC instructed food employee to rewash hands and food employee rewashed hands. -2- For more information on handwashing, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following web link, https://youtu.be/BH6CLGrH10M .

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Dec 1, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

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. Cart blocking access to handsink near dish pit. CDI - Cart moved.

#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 Cooked meatballs cooling in WIC with silan wrap over product. CDI - Unwrapped. 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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Sep 7, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 23, 2023 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used

Corrected during inspection

7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf - Observed 1 bottle of bleach not labeled. CDI, container labeled.

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −0.5

Repeat violation

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed quart sanitizer buckets testing below 200ppm quat. CDI, buckets refilled to required concentration. Repeat.

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Feb 22, 2023 A 99 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-202.12 Provide at least 100F water at handsinks. Observed hot water only reachin 63 degrees F at several hand washing sinks. 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. - Observed employee use hand washing sink to fill cup of water.

#23 · Proper date marking & 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 1 bag of mozzarella cheese with date of preparation of 1/31. CDI, employee voluntarily discarded cheese. For more information, please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 1 sanitizer bucket testing below 200ppm quart sanitizer.

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Nov 29, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19(B) (1) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall have an initial temperature of 41 F when removed from cold holding temperature control or 135 F or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control. -P- Observed items held on TPHC not updated for today when foods were removed from refrigeration as procedure state. Old time remained on board. CDI, TPHC board updated to reflect time when food was removed from refrigeration as procedures state.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed high temperature dish machine reaching required temperature as registered on disk and lollipop thermometer but gauges not moving for wash and rinse temperature. Rinse temperature gauge remained at 110 degrees F. Calibrate. Observed door off hot box not completely closing due to possible door hinge issue. Observed gasket / seal in need of replacement on top of dish machine. Observed 2 lights flickering and out under hood ventilation system.

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Sep 7, 2022 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. - Observed burgers and fries hot holding below 135F in hot box (see temperature chart). Per PIC, food items had been in warmer for less than 2 hours. - CDI - PIC increased temperature of hot box and voluntarily discarded leftover burgers after lunch.

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Follow-up verification required

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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. - Observed milk cooler holding milk above 41F (see temperature chart). PIC moved remaining milk to WIC after lunch ended. PIC stated milk will be stored in WIC except during serving times until milk cooler has been repaired. - VR - Verification required within 3 days to ensure milk cooler functioning properly.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed nonfunctional milk cooler in facility. Repair, replace, or remove milk cooler. PIC stated work order has been placed for cooler.

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Apr 21, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 24, 2022 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.-C Observed dead insects in panels for ceiling lights near each entrance to kitchen. PIC will place service call for maintenance to remove the dead pests. -0 points Note: Pests in dry storage room have been removed.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed hot hold cabinet in disrepair and no longer used at the establishment. Cabinet has been placed near door to dumpster with an email from Maria Alion, which states the cabinet will be scheduled for pick up as soon as possible and there are other schools on a list for pick up. -0.5 points

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Dec 2, 2021 A 99.5 · 4 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety Observed establishment without detailed written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Establishment did have posted an educational poster about proper clean-up during vomiting and diarrhea events. CDI-EHS discussed the requirement of having written procedures and emailed PIC thew state’s example written procedure. EHS recommended to PIC that they review the document with all employees and purchase or make a clean-up kit. Maintain written procedures in establishment for employee and inspector review.

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead American cockroaches in dry storage room on the floor and in traps.

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

Corrected during inspection

4-302.13(B)ProvideanapprovedMax/Minthermometerfortestingsanitizingtemperaturesinhotwaterwarewashingmachines.The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf Establishment uses hot water as the sanitization method in their mechanical warewashing operation and they do not have an irreversible registering temperature indicator. CDI- EHS explained the new rule requirement and educated PIC on appropriate equipment that they must provide in order to comply. Recommended testing methods include temperature labels or maximum registering thermometer/plate.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean −0.5

6-501.114 Discard items and litter stored on the premises as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed hot hold cabinet in disrepair and no longer used at the establishment. Remove all unnecessary items from establishment. EHS and PIC verbally discussed the repair or removal of this same item during the last inspection.

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Sep 7, 2021 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#52 · Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −0.5

5-501.16 Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste bin at warewashing area handwash sink. 5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Outside left dumpster observed without a drain plug. Install drain plug.

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May 12, 2021 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Sandwhiches on counter recorded above 41F (see chart). CDI - Cooled down in WIC

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Feb 19, 2021 A 97.5 · 2 violations

#19 · 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 carrots holding below 135F (see chart). CDI- Placed on TPHC. Do not prep all individual food boxes at once as that allows temp. To drop.

#36 · Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals −1

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed two dead insects; one under dry storage shelf, one on floor near mop sink.

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Nov 30, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 9, 2019 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded