A100

EASTOVER ELEMENTARY

500 CHEROKEE RD, Charlotte, NC 28207

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110182

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedSep 28, 2026

Inspections on record40

On record sinceSep 5, 2013

Score history

Sep 5, 2013Higher is betterSep 28, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 28, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 11, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

#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 caesar salads cooling in tall reach-in cooler, in plastic containers with lids tightly closed. -CDI- Food employee moved salads to WIC and opened lids for rapid cooling. By end of inspection, EHS observed salads cooling at sufficient rate to reach 41F within 4 hours. 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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Jan 30, 2026 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

Repeat violation

5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. -Observed no drain plugs in either dumpster. Obtain drain plug. -REPEAT-

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Sep 17, 2025 A 99 · 4 violations

#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 has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) -Observed cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza, and corn in WIC without date marks. PIC stated items were originally cooked/prepped yesterday, and they are intended to be used on 9/19. -CDI- PIC verified prep date of items and properly added date marks. 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 .

#35 · Approved thawing methods used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf -Observed mac and cheese thawing under running water at 78F, and observed external temperature of food at 70F. -CDI- PIC stated Mac and cheese is to be reheated today. PIC moved Mac and cheese to WIF for rapid cooling, prior to reheating.

#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 plugs in either dumpster. Obtain drain plug.

#56 · Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. -Observed employee food stored above student food in RIC. -CDI- PIC moved employee food to bottom shelf to prevent contamination.

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May 15, 2025 A 98 · 2 violations

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P. Observed food employee handle soiled dishes then proceed to handle clean dishes without washing hands. CDI: Employee washed hands.

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

6-501.112 Remove dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed small ants on window ledge. Remove items.

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Feb 6, 2025 A 99 · 1 violation

#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. Observed hand sink by prep sink blocked by rolling trash can and cart. Observed hand sink by hot box blocked by prep cart. CDI: Items were relocated.

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Oct 29, 2024 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 flying insects near ovens. Remove.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken handle on reach in cooler near serving line. Repair.

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May 29, 2024 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 large ice machine with minor pink build up. Clean as needed.

#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P. Observed rice at 42F and chicken at 46F after cooling overnight. CDI: Items were voluntarily discarded. 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 .

#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 rice and chicken cooling overnight inside reach in cooler. CDI: PIC and EHS discussed cooling methods. 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 .

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed sanitizer compartment at 3 compartment sink slowly leaking. Repair.

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Jan 18, 2024 A 99 · 4 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed two (2) trays of bagged breakfast items (cinnamon buns, cereal) stored below boxes of unwashed grapes. CDI - PIC rotated trays above unwashed produce. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container

Corrected during inspection

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed one unlabeled (1) spray bottle of in dry storage area. PIC identified it as a water and vinegar mix, used to prevent insect entry. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of unlabeled spray.

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used −0.5

Corrected during inspection

4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed approximately six (6) stacks of single service articles (to go trays and to go boxes) stored with exposed food contact surfaces throughout kitchen. CDI - Articles were inverted to prevent potential contamination.

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

Corrected during inspection

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed red dumpster with open door at time of inspection. CDI - EHS closed door prior to returning to interior premises. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed both dumpsters missing drain plugs. Contact waste management company to replace missing drain plugs.

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Sep 15, 2023 A 98.5 · 2 violations

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

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 Max/Min thermometer not turning on. PIC contacted resource supplier to send a replacement thermometer. A verification will occur no later than 09/25/2023.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1

Repeat violation

5-501.111 Keep storage areas and bins for waste in good repair. Observed red garbage dumpster without right lid. REPEAT.

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Mar 31, 2023 A 99 · 3 violations

#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 marinara sauce in 2-door reach-in cooler with prep date 3/20/23. CDI-Food voluntarily discarded. 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 .

#37 · Food properly labeled: original container

3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts, flour, sugar) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed bin of sugar unlabeled. CDI-PIC Harretta Gray labeled container.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1

Repeat violation

REPEAT 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Red garbage dumpster observed without lid.

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Sep 20, 2022 A 99 · 1 violation

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained −1

Repeat violation

Repeat 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Red garbage dumpster observed without lid.

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May 18, 2022 A 98 · 2 violations

#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 reach-in cooler holding TCS foods above 41F. Unit in need of adjustment or crowding in unit possibly affecting air flow. Ambient air reading on thermometer inside unit was reading 41F. Notify technician and do not use unit for TCS foods until cold holding temperatures can be verified. TCS foods in unit were discarded. Verification Required by 5-21-22.

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

Repeat violation

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid to outside dumpster missing. Points not escalated - Facility has requested new dumpster. REPEAT

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Mar 11, 2022 A 99.5 · 2 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

4-502.11(C ) Maintain air thermometers in good repair and accurate. Digital thermometer on reach-in cooler was not displaying and no ambient air gauge thermometer was found inside unit. CDI-Upon observation, PIC placed an ambient air thermometer in unit.

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

Repeat violation

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid to outside dumpster missing. Contact dumpster company to replace/repair dumpster. REPEAT

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Nov 3, 2021 A 98 · 5 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 1% milk and chocolate milk in milk box stacked in crates at 43F - 44F. CDI: the 2 milk crates that were stacked on top inside the milk box was removed and transferred to the WIC to properly cool down. Notify technician for service on the milk box.

#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 sanitizer concentration in buckets at 0ppm chlorine. CDI: bleach was added and sanitizer corrected to proper concentration.

#44 · Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled

4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food debris/crumbs in bottom of one of the utensil drawers in the kitchen.

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

Corrected during inspection

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 no testing method for checking temperature of hot water dishmachine. CDI: educated the PIC on appropriate equipment that they must provide in order to comply.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid to outside dumpster missing. Contact dumpster company to replace/repair dumpster.

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Sep 10, 2021 A 99 · 1 violation

#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed hand sink across the milk cooler at the serving station blocked by a cart. Ensure that all hand sinks are accessible at all times. CDI: regulator moved the cart over to the side to allow access to hand sink. -1-

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Feb 19, 2021 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded