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A99.5

RANDOLPH MIDDLE SCHOOL LUNCHROOM

4400 WATER OAK RD, Charlotte, NC 28211
Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110202
Latest gradeA (99.5)
Last inspectedSep 23, 2026
Inspections on record37
On record sinceSep 13, 2013

Score history

7085100 Sep 13, 2013: 98Dec 11, 2013: 99.5Apr 23, 2014: 98.5Sep 11, 2014: 97.5Dec 5, 2014: 96.5May 18, 2015: 97Aug 28, 2015: 98Nov 5, 2015: 99.5Mar 3, 2016: 97.5Oct 5, 2016: 100Jan 19, 2017: 98.5May 23, 2017: 98.5Sep 20, 2017: 98.5Dec 11, 2017: 98May 24, 2018: 100Oct 25, 2018: 98.5Jan 29, 2019: 99May 29, 2019: 99Oct 24, 2019: 99Jan 9, 2020: 99Feb 23, 2021: 100Aug 31, 2021: 100Feb 1, 2022: 99.5Apr 22, 2022: 97Oct 12, 2022: 100Jan 27, 2023: 100May 19, 2023: 100Oct 20, 2023: 99Feb 2, 2024: 99.5May 20, 2024: 100Oct 21, 2024: 99Jan 21, 2025: 99.5May 12, 2025: 100Oct 10, 2025: 99Feb 6, 2026: 99.5May 28, 2026: 99Sep 23, 2026: 99.5
Sep 13, 2013Higher is betterSep 23, 2026

Inspections & violations

Sep 23, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations
#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. EHS observed one wet wiping cloth being held outside of sanitizer solution. CDI- Wet cloth was placed in sanitizer. -0-
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. EHS observed dish machine to be in disrepair. PIC notified EHS upon arrival. Facility was not using the dish machine and is using single service items for lunch and using 3-compartment sink. EHS obsevred the door handle/latch to the walk in cooler in disrepair. EHS advised that door handle should be repaired soon as this could lead to cold holding issues in the future if the door cannot latch properly. -0.5-

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May 28, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: EHS did not observe much food prep as school was scheduled for end of year testing so cafeteria did not need to prep much food.
#28 · Toxic substances properly identified stored & used −1
Corrected during inspection
7-204.11 Provide sanitizer at correct concentrations, diluting as required.-P EHS observed sanitizer bucket at 500ppm. CDI- PIC instructed employee to remake solution at 200ppm. -1-
#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Corrected during inspection
6-404.11 Designate a separate area for items that are not for use and are being held for credit, such as dented cans or recalled products. -Pf EHS observed facility had a dented can stored on shelf in dry storage area with other non-dented can. PIC stated that they mark items and hold them for credit. CDI- Dented a was relocated to be held for credit. -0-

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Feb 6, 2026 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 pest traps full of insects. Replace. -0-
#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 sanitizer solution at 100ppm. CDI- Employee replenished the bucket with sanitizer at 150ppm. -0.5-

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Oct 10, 2025 A 99 · 2 violations
Inspector comments: During inspection facility was in breakfast service and only serving prepackaged banana bread and pancakes. EHS did take temperatures of non-TCS foods to ensure that equipment was functioning.
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at hand sink in the dish pit. CDI- PIC replaced paper towels. -1-
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Corrected during inspection
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed that one of two dumpsters did not have a drain plug. CDI- PIC replaced the drain plug

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May 12, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 21, 2025 A 99.5 · 1 violation
#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 in bottom and on doors of hot box. Clean as needed.

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Oct 21, 2024 A 99 · 1 violation
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1
Corrected during inspection
6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed hand sink near ice machine without soap. CDI: Soap was placed at the sink.

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May 20, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 2, 2024 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible
Corrected during inspection
6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed two (2) handwashing sinks (labeled sinks 3 and 7) with no handwashing signage. Per conversation with PIC, painting had recently been performed by maintenance and usual signage was most likely removed by custodian during painting. No other handsink availability violations were observed. CDI - PIC rotated existing extra signage to handwashing areas without signs. EHS provided four (4) handwashing stickers to PIC to be used in the event signs are damaged in future.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed high temperature dish machine not reaching final rinse temperature on high temp thermometers after multiple cycles (maximum temperatures were observed as 141.3 via EHS dish plate and 140.3 via PIC high temp probe thermometer). Per conversation with PIC, no sanitizing of dishes had occurred on day of inspection. Until such a time that high temperature dish machine registers a minimum temperature of 160F or higher via an external thermometer, facility shall use 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishes. Note: initially observed PIC utilizing pH test strips to calibrate sanitizer for 3 compartment sink. PIC has QAC ppm test strips available; utilize these strips to verify sanitizer solutions are between 200 to 400 ppm prior to sanitizing food contact surfaces.
#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed rear red dumpster with cracked drain plug. Contact waste management company to replace damaged drain plug.

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Oct 20, 2023 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 beside hot box blocked with a rolling cart. CDI: PIC relocated cart. 6-301.11 Provide soap for handwashing at each handsink. -Pf. Observed hand sink near dish machine without any soap. CDI: PIC placed soap at hand sink.

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May 19, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 27, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Oct 12, 2022 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Apr 22, 2022 A 97 · 5 violations
Inspector comments: PIC Brenee Warren was present during the inspection with an approved food protection managers course to expire on 1/29/24.
#8 · Hands clean & properly washed −2
Corrected during inspection
2-301.12 (A),(B) Wash hands for at least 20 seconds. Follow the cleaning procedure to adequately wash your hands. Use warm water, soap, scrub 10 to 15 seconds, rinse, and immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough hand drying method (ex. Disposable Paper Towel). -P- Observed employee scrub hands for less than 15 seconds. CDI- Education was provided to employee on how to properly wash hands. After education was provided EHS observed proper hand washing.
#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 minor dark build up on the inside of the vice machine near the ice shoot. Clean as often as needed to prevent and reduce the build up.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Repeat violation
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. -REPEAT- Observed broken hot box unit in corner of kitchen. NOTE: no point deduction to occur since last inspection dealt with leaking hoses. Also PIC stated CMS will get non functioning equipment this summer. Equipment was not in use and not collecting dirt or debris.
#51 · Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices −1
Follow-up verification required
5-202.13 An air gap between the water supply and flood level rim shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and not less than 1 inch.-P- Observed ice machine drain pipe in flor drain. A VR will occur within 3 days to ensure pipe is provided with proper air gap.
#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. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. - Observed litter and debris on ground of dumpster area. Observed lids and doors open on dumpsters. NOTE: dumpsters are shared with permitted school building.

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Feb 1, 2022 A 99.5 · 3 violations
#5 · Procedures for responding to vomiting & diarrheal events
Corrected during inspection
2-501.11 A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. -Pf For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety - No written procedures in place for responding to vomit and diarrheal events or kit assembled at time of inspection. Establishment did have an educational poster posted. Since this is the establishment's first inspection since the new food code was adopted, no point deduction. CDI - EHS educated PIC on need for written procedures and kit. EHS provided copies of written procedures and educational poster. Kit will be assembled by next inspection.
#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
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 single service articles (serving trays) stored out of their original protective package and not inverted. CDI - PIC educated employees on need for keeping these inverted. All single service articles were inverted.
#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used −0.5
4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. - Observed leaking hose near dish machine and broken hot box unit in corner of kitchen. Repair, replace, or remove items.

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Aug 31, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Feb 23, 2021 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 9, 2020 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Oct 24, 2019 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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May 29, 2019 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Jan 29, 2019 A 99 · details not yet loaded

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Oct 25, 2018 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded

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May 24, 2018 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Dec 11, 2017 A 98 · details not yet loaded

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Sep 20, 2017 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded

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May 23, 2017 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded

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Jan 19, 2017 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded

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Oct 5, 2016 A 100 · details not yet loaded

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Mar 3, 2016 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded

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Nov 5, 2015 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded

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Aug 28, 2015 A 98 · details not yet loaded

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May 18, 2015 A 97 · details not yet loaded

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Dec 5, 2014 A 96.5 · details not yet loaded

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Sep 11, 2014 A 97.5 · details not yet loaded

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Apr 23, 2014 A 98.5 · details not yet loaded

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Dec 11, 2013 A 99.5 · details not yet loaded

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Sep 13, 2013 A 98 · details not yet loaded

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Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “RANDOLPH MIDDLE SCHOOL LUNCHROOM” or State ID 2060110202). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.