A99

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL

500 BILMARK AV, Charlotte, NC 28213

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110173

Latest gradeA (99)

Last inspectedOct 1, 2026

Inspections on record37

On record sinceSep 11, 2013

Score history

Sep 11, 2013Higher is betterOct 1, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 1, 2026 A 99 · 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 Tray of chicken wings measured 113-140F on serving line in hot holding. TCS foods in hot holding shall measure at least 135F. CDI - PIC reheated chicken wings to above 165F. PIC will put chicken wings down in steam table in future. 0 pts. 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 .

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored −1

Repeat violation

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Sanitizer buckets measured 0 ppm quat. Wiping cloth buckets must be appropriate concentration sanitizer - 150-400 ppm for quat. REPEAT

#42 · Washing fruits & vegetables

3-302.15 Wash fruits and vegetables prior to use. Pears on serving line still had stickers on them. Fruits and vegetables must be washed thoroughly before use. Remove stickers during wash process. 0 pts.

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May 20, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Wiping cloth buckets measured 0 ppm quat. Quat sanitizer shall be 150-400 ppm.

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Feb 18, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#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 Prep-packaged chicken sandwiches measured 90-110F in hot holding. TCS foods in hot holding shall measure at least 135F. CDI - PIC reheated sandwiches to above 165F. 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 .

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Oct 14, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#50 · Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure −0.5

5-103.11(B) Provide sufficient hot water to meet the peak hot water demands.-Pf Hot water only 105F at 3-compartment sink. PIC stated work is being done on boiler today causing water temperature to be low. VR - Verification required within 10 days that hot water is at least 110F.

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May 28, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 27, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: PIC stated that they have extra food in the WIF due to school being closed 3 days last week. They do not have enough shelving to house it.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 20, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 30, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: School testing today. Lunch not being served until 12:55 pm today.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

4-502.11(B) Provide accurately calibrated thermometers. Pf. Observed dish machine thermometer not operating properly. VR needed 6-9-24. PIC emailed Karen Sullivan For information on how to properly calibrate a thermometer please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training video at the following weblink: https://youtu.be/IxXix712KkI

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Jan 18, 2024 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 1 spray bottle of sanitizer measured above 400 ppm. Quat sanitizers shall be 150-400 ppm. CDI - Bottle diluted to 200 ppm.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. PIC is waiting for dish machine to be repaired and was not using it. Also, torn gasket on upright cooler. Continue using 3-compartment sink to sanitize utensils until dish machine has been serviced. 0 pts.

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Oct 5, 2023 A 97 · details not yet loaded