A99.5

BARNETTE ELEMENTARY

13659 BEATTIES FORD RD, Huntersville, NC 28078

Public School Lunch · NC permit/State ID 2060110204

Latest gradeA (99.5)

Last inspectedOct 9, 2026

Inspections on record45

On record sinceAug 28, 2013

Score history

Dec 17, 2014Higher is betterOct 9, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 9, 2026 A 99.5 · 2 violations

#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 Observed 3 dented cans stored with other canned foods for service. CDI: PIC removed cans and separated them to not be used and held for credit.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed one hot box not functioning and not in use at this time. PIC stated that there is currently a work order placed for this piece of equipment. Observed small leak occurring at dish machine when it is running. Repair.

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Apr 13, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 6, 2026 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 18, 2025 A 98.5 · 5 violations

#20 · Proper cooling time & temperatures −1.5

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 closed clamshell containers of Caesar salad (chopped romaine lettuce and cheese) cooling in reach in cooler. Salad had an initial temperature of 45F. After one hour of cooling no temperature decrease was observed. CDI - Clamshell shell containers were opened and moved to walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or less. Caesar salads cooled to 41F by end of inspection. -1.5 points- 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 .

#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 chocolate milk in milk cooler cold holding at 45F. All other milk in milk cooler was 38F - 39F. Ambient temperature of milk cooler was 35F. CDI - PIC discarded chocolate milk. -0 point- 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 .

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

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 closed clamshell containers of Caesar salad (chopped romaine and cheese) cooling in reach in cooler. CDI - Clamshell containers were opened and moved to walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or less. PIC has been advised to leave containers of open and cool TCS foods in walk in cooler. -0 points- 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 .

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

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 use paper plates stored in dry storage without protective covering or wrapping. -0 points-

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed sliding doors open on dumpsters. Keep lids and doors closed when not in use to prevent rodent or insect infestation. 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Observed dumpster missing drain plug. -0 points-

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Apr 4, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Jan 15, 2025 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 13, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

Inspector comments: Kitchen has excess equipment (milk cooler, etc.) scheduled for removal.

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 7, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Nov 8, 2023 A 99.5 · 3 violations

#41 · Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Corrected during inspection

3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 1x of 3 sanitzer buckets at 50 ppm quat, this was the bucket at serving line that was used most frequently. CDI- sanitizer bucket refreshed, at proper concentration now.

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

Repeat violation

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed broken bottom shelf in walk in cooler on both sides, shelving is being held up by black plastic crates to ensure food is up off the floor at least 6 inches. EHS discussed with PIC, this was proper temporary fix to get food off floor but shelving needs to be replaced/repaired. PIC stated a work order was placed, can no longer get the clips for these shelves. Repair or replace. REPEAT.

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.16 (C )Provide waste bins in required areas including at handwash sinks. Observed no waste bin at handsink near dish pit.

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Sep 1, 2023 A 99 · 4 violations

Inspector comments: Note: staff was in process of cleaning up after breakfast, had not begun preparing lunch (turkey meatballs, rice, hush puppies). PIC stated all breakfast was prepackaged products today.

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible

Corrected during inspection

5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing Pf. Observed 1x handsink with ice in basin. Observed employee washing personal cups in handsink during inspection. CDI- education provided, PIC will discuss with staff about not using handsinks for any purposes other than handwashing.

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display −1

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of watermelon on the floor in walk in cooler. Observed boxes of frozen food on the floor in walk in freezer. Items had been delivered today, need to be put up - off the floor.

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

4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed 1x hot holding unit not in use, broken according to PIC and unable to get part to fix. Remove or repair. Observed 1x area of shelving in walk in cooler (on right side, toward bottom) that is broken, being held up by milk crates, PIC stated she has put a work order for this shelving to be fixed.

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

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 gasket on walk in cooler with minor black buildup, in need of cleaning.

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May 17, 2023 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Mar 8, 2023 A 100 · details not yet loaded