A100

HAWTHORNE ACADEMY LUNCH ROOM

1411 HAWTHORNE LN, Charlotte, NC 28205

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110186

Latest gradeA (100)

Last inspectedOct 15, 2026

Inspections on record37

On record sinceJul 23, 2013

Score history

Jul 23, 2013Higher is betterOct 15, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 15, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jun 10, 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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Jan 6, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation

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

Corrected during inspection

4-602.11 (A) (4) Food contact surface of a thermometer shall be cleaned, and sanitized per 4-702.11/4-703.11, before using or storing. P. Observed food contact surfaces of two thin-probe thermometers soiled with food debris. CDI: PIC cleaned and sanitized both thermometers.

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Aug 28, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed water leak at faucets connected to pre-rinse spray next to the high temp dish machine. Repair water leak.

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

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed one of the two dumpster doors, and one of the two recycling doors kept open during time of the inspection. CDI: PIC shut both doors to prevent attracting pests. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed missing drain plug in recycling container. PIC stated she will contact WasteQuip to have drain plug replaced.

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Apr 28, 2025 A 98.5 · 4 violations

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

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Can opener blade, 6 scoops, and 2 pans found with food residue on them and were stored as clean. CDI - PIC moved items to dish machine to be washed. // 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Pink buildup on shield of ice machine. Clean ice machine shield more frequently.

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P 2 pans of potato wedges measured 128-133F at end of lunch. TCS foods in hot holding shall measure at least 135F. CDI - Employee reheated potato wedges to above 165F. 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 .

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Some small ants observed near window by 3-compartment sink. Contact pest control to treat for ants. 0 pts.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Paint is cracking in corners of walls in dry storage room and beside prep sink. 0 pts.

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Feb 4, 2025 A 100 · 1 violation

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6-101.11/6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Floors shall be non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture. Wall paint behind dish machine is peeling. Repaint where needed. 0 pts.

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Oct 16, 2024 A 99 · 3 violations

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Water pools on clean side of drain board of dish machine. Drainboard needs to be adjusted so the water drains back into the machine and doesn’t pool on drainboard. 0 pts.

#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1

5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Leak present underneath 3-compartment sink. Repair leak.

#55 · Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Apr 29, 2024 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

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 Shredded lettuce in walk-in cooler was dated as being prepared on 4-10 and had not yet been discarded. TCS ready-to-eat foods must be used or discarded within 7 days of preparation. CDI - PIC discarded lettuce. 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 .

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Nov 27, 2023 A 99 · details not yet loaded