A98.5

COMMUNITY HOUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL LR

9500 COMMUNITY HOUSE RD, Charlotte, NC 28277

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110180

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedOct 5, 2026

Inspections on record35

On record sinceDec 17, 2013

Score history

Dec 17, 2013Higher is betterOct 5, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 5, 2026 A 98.5 · 4 violations

#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 some items hot holding below 135F at line and in hot box. Refer to temperature chart. -CDI- PIC reheated items to above 135F. -1.5- 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 .

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

Corrected during inspection

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed dead pest on top of dish machine. -CDI- PIC removed. -0-

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 2 wiping cloths stored in quaternary sanitizer solution below 200ppm. -CDI- PIC replenished concentration to 400ppm. -0-

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed handsink with “do not use” sign. Per PIC, maintenance order had been placed. -0-

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Apr 24, 2026 A 99.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Per last inspection - all dumpsters have proper drain plugs.

#36 · Thermometers provided & accurate −0.5

Follow-up verification required

4-302.12 Provide an accessible thermometer for use. Provide a thin probe thermometer for accurate measure of thin foods.-Pf . Observed thermometer for high temp dish machine not turning on. PIC did not have the proper battery to replace. 10 DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED

#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 one (1) case of counter tops stored directly on the floor in the dry storage area. CDI - PIC placed case on proper shelf.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed new dumpster dropped off by company missing door. PIC has already contacted company and sent an email to have this replaced ASAP.

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Jan 8, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#22 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed string cheese not held on temperature, was 48F, or on the TPHC board. PIC said it is discarded at end of meal. All TCS foods must be either held 41F or below or on TPHC. CDI-cheese 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 .

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

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed new red dumpster without a drain plug. Drain plug needed

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Oct 7, 2025 A 99 · 5 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed case of unwashed tomatoes stored above prewashed lettuce. CDI-tomatoes moved to lower shelf. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#40 · Personal cleanliness

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed PIC wearing watch. Remove jewelry before food handling

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

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed sanitizer bucket with weak sanitizer. Check strength with test strip

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

4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed cracked ice scoop. Needs replacing.

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

5-501.15 Provide dumpster, waste containers that are of sound construction. Observed both trash dumpsters with large holes rusted through and seeping onto the ground. Both need replacing.

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Apr 28, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed spent sticky traps for insects throughout kitchen. Observed that traps have no remaining space for adequate trapping of further insects. No pests, alive or dead, were observed near food or food preparation. Facility has routine pest control, but EHS recommends increased frequency of trap removal.

#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 wet wiping cloth being hung on the side of the sanitizer bucket. EHS advised PIC that wet wiping clothes need to be fully submerged in the sanitizing solution. CDI- Wet wiping cloth was placed fully in the sanitizer bucket.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken handle on cold holding box in the middle of line. Observed leaking from the middle line cold holding box, the right line cold holding box, and the line 2 milk box. EHS observed that units were maintaining temperatures of 41F or below. Repair as soon as possible.

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Jan 6, 2025 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed <100PPM Quat in sanitize basin of 3 comp sink. CDI- PIC refills basin with proper Quat concentration and will add note at sink reminding staff to regularly change and test sanitizer strength. (-1.5)

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several spent sticky pad traps beneath shelves sin dry storage filled with dead cockroaches and no remaining space for adequate trapping of further insects. No pests, alive or dead, were observed near food or food preparation. Facility has routine pest control, but EHS recommends increased frequency of trap removal. (-0)

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Sep 9, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#22 · 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 Observed cheese sticks and yogurts in RICs during defrost cycle above 41F. CDI- PIC moves items to WIC for rapid cooling and monitors RIC’S through end of defrost cycle for return to normal ambient temperature of <41F. EHS advises the PIC to be aware of defrost cycle times and keep TCS foods in alternate cold holding equipment during such cycles. (-1.5) 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 .

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several dead roaches in back area and 2 live German cockroaches in employee restroom. No evidence of pests near food prep or storage observed. Increased frequency of pest control visits are recommended. (-0)

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Mar 14, 2024 A 98.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: PIC explained they maintain regular cleaning schedule of ice machine despite its appearance at the time of inspection. EHS advised PIC that due to the age of the equipment, there may be some staining which necessitates replacement of the machine when possible.

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P Observed bucket of quat sanitizer at 25-50ppm. CDI- employee remakes solution at proper concentration of 200ppm. -0 4-602.11(E) Clean the equipment and utensils used with non TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black build inside chute of ice machine. Repeat -1.5 For more information please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg and How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY

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

Corrected during inspection

4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed several cutting boards stored as clean with black stains and deep scores. CDI- PIC disposes of cutting boards.

#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 metal shelving in chemical storage with substantial corrosion.

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Dec 6, 2023 A 98.5 · 4 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed ice machine with black debris at ice chute.

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspectionRepeat violation

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 salsa cups, shredded bag of mozzerella, queso, ground beef, black beans, corn, and wings from previous lunch service that was not dated. CDI items dated. Repeat. 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 .

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

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 yogurt bags that were pulled for lunch service and no time stamp added to the TILT board. CDI time stamp added.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed litter debris around dumpster area that needs to be picked up.

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Oct 5, 2023 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Front left handwashing sink out of paper towels. CDI-PIC replaced paper towels.

#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 chopped lettuce without date mark in walk-in cooler. PIC stated that this was previously used for burgers during lunch. CDI- Employee date marked food with appropriate prep date. 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 .

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

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths held in QAC sanitizer buckets below 200ppm (around 50 ppm). EHS verified that sanitizer mixed in 3 compartment sink is 200ppm. Concentration diluted possibly due to quantity of wiping cloths in bucket. CDI-Employee refilled sanitizer buckets.

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