A98.5

ARDREY KELL HIGH SCHOOL LUNCHROOM

10220 ARDREY KELL RD, Charlotte, NC 28277

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110189

Latest gradeA (98.5)

Last inspectedSep 11, 2026

Inspections on record36

On record sinceDec 19, 2013

Score history

Dec 19, 2013Higher is betterSep 11, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 11, 2026 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed multiple pans of cheeseburgers and waffle fries in hot holding below 135F. (See temperature observations) CDI - PIC instructed food handler to reheat all affected foods to 165F or above. EHS observed cheeseburgers reheated to 185-190F and waffle fries from 165-167F. -1.5-

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Apr 23, 2026 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 cut romaine (caesar salads) in the pass through upright cooler at 43F. Per PIC salads were from 4/22 and were there overnight. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded salads (9 total). 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

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed lid open to dumpster. PIC stated that custodians use dumpster as well. PIC stated it was closed in the morning when she arrived.

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Dec 12, 2025 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. Observed multiple pans of portioned cups of marinara on hot holding line and in hot box below 135F. CDI: PIC was able to verify via logs item was 145 at 8:20am, item was added to TPHC. 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 17, 2025 A 99.5 · 2 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 pink residue on ice shield inside large ice machine. Clean as needed.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean −0.5

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed minor food debris build up in bottom of reach in coolers and reach in freezer. Clean as needed.

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Apr 1, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed that the cold holding cabinet nearest to the kitchen door is leaking. PIC stated that this happens when the unit goes into defrost. EHS advised to not store food under the leaking portion of the unit. Repair as soon as possible.

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Dec 19, 2024 A 99.5 · 1 violation

Inspector comments: PIC states that nutritional services has declined the expense for hot cabinet handle repair for this school year. EHS allows PIC to tape a note stating staff should pull from the unbroken bottom portion as a temporary correction. Please repair handle at earliest opportunity.

#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 hot holding cabinet at serving line held together with tape. See comment. (-.05)

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Sep 12, 2024 A 99 · 2 violations

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

6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed one live German cockroach in main kitchen area and several dead flies in window beside ware-washing. Increased pest control visits and frequency of removing dead insects is recommend. (-1)

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed 36 boxes of potatoes accidentally delivered this morning to the wrong school. PIC has no room for storage of such quantity off the ground, and neighboring school PIC’s will arrive to retrieve the boxes for lunch service tomorrow, later this afternoon. PIC states she will forward a photo of the WIC cleared of potatoes to EHS as soon as possible. No points taken due to situation outside PIC control, and potatoes to be fully cooked at next establishment prior to service. (-0)

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Mar 14, 2024 A 98 · 1 violation

#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2

Corrected during inspection

2-301.14 (I) Wash hands after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands. -P Observed food handler turn off faucet with freshly washed hands, causing recontamination. CDI- Food handler rewashes hands and uses paper towel to turn off faucet.

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Dec 12, 2023 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 Chicken tenders and fries recorded below 135F. CDI - Placed on TPHC and discarded after 4 hours5d 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 Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

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Oct 9, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 16, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 1, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 27, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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May 4, 2022 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. Observed a pan of fish stick hot holding at 120-125F on serving line. CDI-Food employee reheated fish sticks to 167F.

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Jan 13, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Aug 26, 2021 A 98.5 · 1 violation

#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5

Observed a bucket of sanitizer at 50ppm Quat. CDI- Poured out and another bucket made at proper strength. 4-501.114 Maintain sanitizer at correct concentrations when being used to sanitize. -P

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Mar 25, 2021 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5

Follow-up verification required

4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P Observed high-temp dishmachine reading 155F on hot plate at first. After running it about 10 times, it rose to 158F and stayed there. Final rinse gauge is reading 190 and wash gauge is reading 160. Instructed PIC to use 3-compartment sink for dishwashing and sanitizing. VR to be done by 4/4/21.

#22 · Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records

Corrected during inspection

3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Observed all items in hotboxes placed on TPHC and written procedures were provided, but items not stamped. CDI - Items time stamped. No signature needed due to COVID-19 guidelines.

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Dec 8, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 8, 2020 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Dec 10, 2019 A 99 · 1 violation

#8 · Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf Observed no soap at handsink closest hotboxes and coldboxes towards the front (not the frontline). Also observed soap dispenser not dispensing soap properly at handsink closest to ice machine. CDI - Both dispensers were fixed and refilled.

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Aug 30, 2019 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 18, 2019 A 99 · 3 violations

#20 · Proper cold holding temperatures

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16 (A)(2) and (B) Potentially Hazardous Food (Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food), Hot and Cold Holding - P - Observed Tall Delfied refrigerator not maintaining TCS foods at 41 degrees F and below. Observed cheese held at 42 degrees F. CDI, TCS foods relocated to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. Ensure unit calibrated to ensure foods maintained at 41 degrees F and below. Observed salads and string cheese portioned and held in unit from morning between 51-55 degrees F. CDI, items voluntarily discarded by PIC. Effective January 1st, 2019 all TCS foods shall be held at 41 degrees F and below. Per guidance from State, 0 points to be deducted on first inspection under new regulatory requirement.

#26 · Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used −1

Corrected during inspection

7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals - P - Observed quat sanitizer in bottle over 400ppm as registered by test strips. CDI, sanitizer diluted to required concentration.

#31 · Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

General Comment: 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 portioned bags of yogurt and cheese sticks and salads holding between 51-55 degrees F. Ensure all TCS foods are properly cooled prior to holding in prep refrigerators.

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Oct 2, 2018 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#14 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized −1.5

Corrected during inspection

4-601.11 (A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils - P - Observed blade of can opener and several pans stored as clean but soiled with food debris. CDI, equipment relocated for cleaning.

#45 · Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used

4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C - Observed small leak at faucet of hand washing sink towards front of kitchen.

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Nov 29, 2017 A 98 · details not yet loaded