A99.5

HICKORY GROVE GRADES 1-5 LUNCHROOM

6709 PENCE RD, Charlotte, NC 28215

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110185

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 26, 2026

Inspections on record42

On record sinceSep 20, 2013

Score history

May 29, 2014Higher is betterOct 26, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 26, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#15 · Food separated & protected

Corrected during inspection

3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed a tray of prepped bags of baby carrots and ranch stored below unwashed kiwis and tomatoes. CDI- PIC moved the tray of ready-to-eat carrots and ranch to a covered speed rack. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

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

4-402.11 Fixed equipment shall be spaced to allow access for cleaning around the equipment or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls. Sealant around hand sinks cracked and showing growth or heavy discoloration. Repair.

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Jun 3, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: No violations observed during inspection.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 26, 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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Aug 27, 2025 A 99.5 · 3 violations

Inspector comments: Water freezing from WIF fans is falling onto items underneath. Items moved and were in boxes. This water to ice is considered a contaminant and the fan needs to be repaired so that it does not leak onto WIF and onto floor, shelving below.

#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 multiple milks holding above 41F. CDI Milk placed back in WIC to recool. PIC will have the thermostat lowered (holding at 37F) because of nature of use. Will also only place milk crates one level, not multiple levels. 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 one fly flying in prep area.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice blocks on floor from WIF fan, falling onto boxes underneath. Repair is needed for condenser to not drip water which turns to ice.

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May 23, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 30, 2025 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 cloth stored in 0ppm sanitizer concentration. -CDI- PIC discarded 0ppm solution and re-made sanitizer at proper concentration.

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Oct 10, 2024 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.14(B) Quickly cool TCS foods that are prepared from room temperature ingredients. Food must be to 41F within 4 hours. -P. Observed tomatoes cooling at a rate of 0. CDI- Tomatoes vented and cooled at a sufficient rate. For more information, please visit: www.meckncgov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Cooling Food Safely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6x8b1ZVOxU .

#33 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control −0.5

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 tomatoes tightly covered while cooling. CDI- Tomatoes vented. 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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Apr 19, 2024 A 100 · details not yet loaded